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    Snake Skin Diamond

    This design was shown to me many years ago by Ron Poole , who i consider to be one of the best rod builders i have had the privilege to meet
    Daintree boy was interested in how they are made
    It really is a simple buttwrap, it starts out as a regular crosswrap layout, best wrapped square or slightly compressed
    It is at home on both small and large diameter blanks.
    The photos i have attached are a small to medium baitcaster so i have used 3 threads.
    First photo is the standard layout, 3threads wide
    Second step is to lay 3 more threads adjacent to the original layout , leaving enough space to fit 3 threads in later
    Then repeat as many times as yo want , depending on blank size and personal choice
    The gaps between the threads are not critical as it is a very easy pattern to tighten as you go
    Once you are happy with the base threads you just bind over it , filling the gaps that were left and enclose in a diamond
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    Re: Snake Skin Diamond

    Great job. One of my all time favorite patterns to wrap, especially good as a double wrap with slightly contrasting colours.Attachment 100162Attachment 100161

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    Re: Snake Skin Diamond

    Very nice work


    Cheers
    Owen


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    Cheers,
    Owen


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    Re: Snake Skin Diamond

    That is a very nice pattern. Love the work.

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    Re: Snake Skin Diamond

    Sweet thanks Ron. You make it look easy lol!

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