That said a larger size d thread might be a good choice for new rod builders because it will be easier to work with for example less chance of getting caught when migrating from blank to guide during wrapping.
Rod wrapping thread size chart.
National rod winding thread.
Prowrap versablend metallic threads offer rod builders a truly unique and one of a kind wrapping option.
This makes the overwrap much smoother so that when you epoxy the final time you are left with a clean.
Larger rods and.
Complete color selection available in 1 ounce and 4 ounce spools regular nylon decorative metallic neon n t p and variegated.
D 0104 264mm 7 4 lbs.
Perfect for decorative under wraps trim bands and overwraps.
See the gudebrod color chart.
For heavier fishing rod applications catfish pike musky tuna grouper a size d thread is what you want.
For general reference a table of calculated strengths and weights of unfinished gudebrod thread wraps for sizes 2 0 e for silk regular nylon ncp and ht metallics assuming a thread wrap bandwidth of 1 cm around a rod blank of circumference of 1 cm od 1 pi 3 18 mm is available at.
In some cases rod builders will epoxy over the initial size a under wrap before moving on to the size d overwrap.
Size diameter break strength a 006 152mm 2 7 lbs.
First wrap the size a thread directly onto the rod blank then set your guide on top and secure it with a size d thread wrap.