I honesly don t think that a regular off the shelf brand would work as well.
Rod wrapping thread vs sewing thread.
You can create unique patterns by simply applying varying tension to the thread while wrapping your rod.
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Prowrap versablend metallic threads offer rod builders a truly unique and one of a kind wrapping option.
Thread work is where your rod building skills can really shine and we carry every type of wrapping thread you will need to make your next rod building project a success.
Over the past few years other threads have been showing up more often in particular metallics yes i know they were around in the 80 s and more recently the polyester threads like maderia.
Get the right tool for the job.
This thread is perfect for decorative applications like under wraps trim bands and overwraps.
As we mentioned briefly above nylon can change colors dramatically depending on the thread color itself and the background color of the rod blank.
I ve wrapped a few rods with madera polyneon thread.
Just my 02 pete.
Even the thinnest aaaa is strong.
Can be used anywhere regular wrapping thread works especially fly bamboo rods.
For example if you want the guide wrap to match the same gray rod blank just pick a nylon gray color closest to the rod.
Its the additives in the thread that you have to look out for.
Sometimes this is a good thing.
Rod builders have traditionally used nylon and in some cases silk thread.
Those threads are made for rod building and won t have the contaminants or fuzzies you can get with either tying thread or sewing threads.
Our wide selection includes all possible sizes and color options for nylon and color treated nylon decorative metallic and braids as well.
For example if you are working on a gray rod blank and choose a spool of red prowrap rod building thread to match an inlay or decal without the color preserver the color will probably come out looking more like a brown or merlot color.
Mose of the common thread is cotton and doesn t have the strength that rod winding thread has.
Aaaa is the world thinnest rod wrapping thread with 50 denier or so 0 11 mm 0 004 in and only half size of the most popular silk thread in the market see how it compares to human hair natural is undyed at its original color.