I need to replace a tip on an old rod. It has a spinning type tiptop on there now (glass rod)…want to put a traditional fly rod tip top on it. I know if I heat it up I can twist it off…Wondering if there is a way to do it withought melting the thread/finish wraps on the tip.?
Thanks,
Janus
Well, you can try and boil some water and dunk the tip…more than likely a couple of hot bathes will loosen the glue.
As for “preserving the wraps”…it’s like trying to herd cats getting things put back together after…you’ll have to re-wrap, no doubt.
Thanks gotta find some banana yellow thread…
You didn’t read this on here, but what was your first idea? I have done several that way. Not the thing to do for fancy rods as it probably will darken things some. But, if this is an old rod and a little discoloration won’t matter, Be VERY careful with the lighter, make a few passes, wave it under, try not to burn/set fire to anything. Hope there is enough glue left on the rod to hold the new guide. 
Well I intended to use a lighter…but was trying to figure out a way to save the wrap. Maybe covering the wraps with something but they might go regardless.
ONLY heat the metal … NOT the wraps!!
You’ve had plenty of time by now 
… did you do it? Did it work, without burning the wrap?