Thanks, Jim...I'm getting closer to giving it a try...
Do you know ...would this dremel technique work on a soft foam like backer rod?...that's that cylinder insulation rod.
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Thanks, Jim...I'm getting closer to giving it a try...
Do you know ...would this dremel technique work on a soft foam like backer rod?...that's that cylinder insulation rod.
Hey Duck,
I don't know, but my gut says no. The backer rod is
such a soft foam I doubt it would stand up to the
dremel method of shaping. Feel free to prove me
wrong.*G* Personally, I prefer the flip flop type
foam for a more durable fly. They hold up like a
Timex.*G* Warm regards, Jim
Jim,
I can relate to the Timex thing...I'm currently wearing a Timex I bought in the 1960's for $19.95 and still going strong and right on time :D :D :D
Duckster,
I tried the backer rod, since I had it and was curious.
Didn't work too well. The stuff is soft and wants to tear when sanded, and doesn't hold onto the mandrel well at all.
I prefer to cover all my backer rod flies with something like mylar or braided nylon tubing to give it some durability.
I'm doing a lot of 'glue up' stuff for the dremel lathe righ now, laminating sheets of various colors with contact cement to get some really neat looking patterns. Turns as well on the lathe as the flip flop foam does.
Good Luck!
Buddy
Hey Buddy,
Yep, I enjoy laminating colors for specific flies.
The options are endless. My current favorite is a
#4 Pencil popper, in bumble bee pattern. Great
spring pattern for me here in SC. LM Bass and
chain pickeral can't leave it alone.*G* I use the
#4 generic crappie hooks from Walmart. Renegade I
believe is the name of the hooks.
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Warm regards, Jim