preparing before binding

[rockfisho]

HI All

Im about to build my first rod, a heavy surf rod. My question is; should I sand the blank lightly to create a smooth surface before binding, or should i leave it untouched? I'm using an unsanded blank and C grade thread.

Cheers

Owen

[DR]

should be fine without sanding..

[stevos]

What blank are you using? I would expect a newie to be pretty smooth...

Steve

[finga]

What blank are you using? I would expect a newie to be pretty smooth...

Steve
I think Rockfisho is talking about the same finish that's on a lot of the Snyderglas blanks. That ridgy sort of finish not rough like sandpaper.

Have fun Rockfisho ;D

[rockfisho]

Thanks everyone.

yeah i am using a snyder blank with the traditional ridgy sort of finish.

Cheers

Owen

[ryansrods]

mate i would not worry about sanding the blank before binding just make sure ya dont bind it under too much pressure as gaps will appear due to the ridgy finish