Im having a wee problem with 1 line which I have when making welded loops using hair straightners. It doesnt want to give me a good solid loop which I get with the int/s1 which seem to be no problem!! The coating will not fuse together properly after heating and rolling inside the shrink tube. The line is a Guideling power taper floating (yellow and green in colour). Has anybody else had this problem with either this line or any other floaters? Im wondering if the line has been treated to aid it float which is impairing the weld. I have a rio afs to weld as well and need to make sure this can be done before I do that line. I am using the cut off for testing and havnt went straight at the line 1st.
Welded loop probpem
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same problem just breaks up in to powder and bits
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Fly lines, whether they be constructed out of PU or PVC are very good insulators of heat. The problem with floaters is that they are a lot larger in diameter than sinkers and therefore the lack of heat transfer becomes a problem when using hair straighteners which only make contact on two surfaces.
If you can get hold of a heat gun with a diffuser then perhaps you could try that and see how you get on.
If you can get hold of a heat gun with a diffuser then perhaps you could try that and see how you get on.
I think youve hit the nail on the head mate cheers. I ve just tried usiing a lighter whilst I know this would be to hot a heat there was a greater weld made when I didnt fry the practise section.
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Try a soldering iron, but make sure its clean.
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You have got the problem. You need a spread of heat for floaters which you can make sure reaches the inside and melts it. If you have not got a heat gun use a tealight candle, it is much more easy to control than a lighter, and take it gently as you fuse the strands.
Im thinking about just using braided loops as Ive lost the confidence in doing the Job myself!! I dont have anyone that I know near at hand to ask them if they could do the loops for me.
Cheers very much I cant thank you enough. Im on my way hope youve got a sledge hammer for the remaining ice and a couple of lamps so wee can seeI'll do you braided loops, get over for a cast
Sorry to rub it in Gwelsher, but this is 1 offer which again shows Scannys true colours! A gent, he has on a number of occasions helped me 1 way or another and I cant wait till I meet him and say thanks. His style of casting is only something I can only hope to get close to.Wish I was closer I would take up that offer
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Welded Loop Problem
It does take a little practice to make good welded loops but it is well worth perservering. I use a hot air gun which cost about £10 fom ALDI. B & Q probably do one. Mine is 2000W and has 2 variable heat settings 80-300C and 80-600C. You only need the low range and its better to start with a low setting and gradually increase the the heat. My gun was supplied with a nozzle to concentrate the heat to about 13mm diameter.
Good instuctions can be found here:
http://www.nwsalmonflyguild.org/inst/Welding a Loop.pdf
It does take a little practice to make good welded loops but it is well worth perservering. I use a hot air gun which cost about £10 fom ALDI. B & Q probably do one. Mine is 2000W and has 2 variable heat settings 80-300C and 80-600C. You only need the low range and its better to start with a low setting and gradually increase the the heat. My gun was supplied with a nozzle to concentrate the heat to about 13mm diameter.
Good instuctions can be found here:
http://www.nwsalmonflyguild.org/inst/Welding a Loop.pdf
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