repair spigot joint

[=>Tony<=]

I was given my 1st rod many years ago off my uncle, I want to replace rings and clean it up a little to use again. Always liked using this glassfibre 11' rod.

The only problem is the spigot joint butts together and does not produce a tight fit. So just wondering if there is any ways to repair this.

Thanks Tony.

 

[5150]

I presume it's hollow, with the joint on the butt section sliding inside the tip section? if so, the rod should be tapered so you should be able, I'd guess, to just trim/file/sand back a mm or 2 of the tip section (at the joint end of course) - that way the joint will be able to slide into a narrower part of the tip for a tight join.

 

[jimmy]

DONT cut ya rod mate, buy a reel of whipping thread (its very thin and fine),whip the spiggot then coat with a 2 part epoxy resin,but whatever you do,dont cut the rod as this will throw the rod out of balance as well as weaken it

 

[thewestwind]

It would have to be very slack indeed before jimmy's idea would work. Graphite spray in thin layers to start with and if this doesn't cure it than nothing wrong at all with 5150's suggestion as long as you don't get carried away and cut too much off.

 

[jimmy]

It would have to be very slack indeed before jimmy's idea would work. Graphite spray in thin layers to start with and if this doesn't cure it than nothing wrong at all with 5150's suggestion as long as you don't get carried away and cut too much off.

Cutting the female end will weaken the joint,the spiggot joint is made to a certain length to help eradicate any wear and tear in the joint,As stated above,for my idea to work there must be plenty slack or you could finely sand the spiggot with wet and dry,then whip the thread on,which is a safer,and stronger method of repairing your rod

Alternatively,if there is only slight wear in the joint,buy a rod builders adhesive and hardener,and brush it onto the joint to beef it up a bit

 

[Hiram.A.Biff]

Simple way is Electricians tape. run lengthways down the spigot, one piece at a time until you get a snug fit.

 

[5150]

DONT cut ya rod mate, buy a reel of whipping thread (its very thin and fine),whip the spiggot then coat with a 2 part epoxy resin,but whatever you do,dont cut the rod as this will throw the rod out of balance as well as weaken it

Whoah, I'm not on about chopping huge chunks off it, just sand or file back 1mm, should be more than enough without weakening the area....

 

[tonyfromalnwick]

You will be able to safely remove a few mm's from the female end of the joint.
Sanding it down is the safest way to do it, as there is a risk of splintering the carbon fibre if you use a saw.
Just take your time !

 

[=>Tony<=]

Thanks for all replies...

Yeah tape does the trick in getting it tight, so going to try jimmy's way whipping it, this should make it a more permanent job. I hope

 

[YoursTruly]

Thanks for all replies...

Yeah tape does the trick in getting it tight, so going to try jimmy's way whipping it, this should make it a more permanent job. I hope

Tony, jimmy's way may sound good but is not practical and will take you a good while to get a good enough fit.
For a quick fix use graphite spray, although many swear by this method it is really for the short term.
To get the best possible fit you must take a junior hacksaw to the female end of the tip section and take off only a quarter of an inch at a time and keep doing this until the required fit is accomplished.
If you are unsure then get it to me and i will doit for you.
regards
Terry

 

[Hiram.A.Biff]

If you decide to cut it tony, wrap tape around, 5mm back from the butt, this will give you aguide line to cut, so you can cut ROUND the section, and use a razor saw. from a craft shop,.

 

[jimmy]

Tony, jimmy's way may sound good but is not practical and will take you a good while to get a good enough fit.
For a quick fix use graphite spray, although many swear by this method it is really for the short term.
To get the best possible fit you must take a junior hacksaw to the female end of the tip section and take off only a quarter of an inch at a time and keep doing this until the required fit is accomplished.
If you are unsure then get it to me and i will doit for you.
regards
Terry

Not practical ?????????????????????????????
the only reason i mentioned the whipping tape and resin is because i had a similar problem years ago,and this repair method was told to me by Julian Shambrook,who at the time was a rod builder/repairer
I think the guy knows what he is talking about
No disrespect meant to Terry,incase he takes offense at my post

 

[YoursTruly]

Not practical ?????????????????????????????
the only reason i mentioned the whipping tape and resin is because i had a similar problem years ago,and this repair method was told to me by Julian Shambrook,who at the time was a rod builder/repairer
I think the guy knows what he is talking about
No disrespect meant to Terry,incase he takes offense at my post

No Offence taken Jimmy, Julian knows a bit about putting rings on rods and when i say abit i mean a bit lol! ( i know jules very well)
This thread is about repairing and believe it or not i know a bit more than most.
The only way to fix the loose spigot problem is the way i have suggested or replace the spigot with a new one.

 

[jimmy]

No Offence taken Jimmy, Julian knows a bit about putting rings on rods and when i say abit i mean a bit lol! ( i know jules very well)
This thread is about repairing and believe it or not i know a bit more than most.
The only way to fix the loose spigot problem is the way i have suggested or replace the spigot with a new one.

BIG APPOLOGIES Terry,i always thought Julian was a rod builder and a very good one at that.I always thought Fibreglass rods could not have the spiggot removed.
So once again Terry,APPOLOGIES

 

[YoursTruly]

Jimmy, no need for appologies mate, you simply gave the best advice you knew.
If no other advice had been given then it may have been the only option.
It is good that members do get replies which can help them out with their problems.

 

[jimmy]

Jimmy, no need for appologies mate, you simply gave the best advice you knew.
If no other advice had been given then it may have been the only option.
It is good that members do get replies which can help them out with their problems.

Cheers Terry,and yes you are correct,it is good that members get advice when they need/ask for it.I myself have asked for advice at different times,dont really get much advice on other forums,but here on NESA i have always had replies