EVA foam grips

tailfisher · 03-25-2009, 08:32 PM

Is it better to shape grips on the lathe then install on rod, or just shape them after they are installed. I usually shape after grips and reel seat are installed but this time I am using the winding checks and dont want to scuff them up while shaping.

BigFishKB · 03-25-2009, 09:27 PM

Get them sanded and prepped on a mandrel and than install. Clean up really good then after they set up sand again with 400 grit up to the winding check.

Bill Ballou · 04-14-2009, 12:08 AM

Should be able to sand on mandrel to what you want. Then install.Final sand with 220 should be ready to go. Good luck-Bill

03-25-2009, 08:32 PM	#1
tailfisher Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 683	EVA foam grips Is it better to shape grips on the lathe then install on rod, or just shape them after they are installed. I usually shape after grips and reel seat are installed but this time I am using the winding checks and dont want to scuff them up while shaping.

03-25-2009, 09:27 PM	#2
BigFishKB Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 872	RE: EVA foam grips Get them sanded and prepped on a mandrel and than install. Clean up really good then after they set up sand again with 400 grit up to the winding check.

04-14-2009, 12:08 AM	#3
Bill Ballou Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2	RE: EVA foam grips Should be able to sand on mandrel to what you want. Then install.Final sand with 220 should be ready to go. Good luck-Bill

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