sarcazmo Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 So my buddy gave me very limited information that he needed to replace two of his rod tips. One is for a quantum smoke rod, the other a crabonlite rod. Both casting rods. Does anyone know the tip sizes for these? He lives over an hour from me so driving out there right now isnt an option with my crazy schedule. Quote
BobP Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 The best thing to do would be to call the factories and have them tell you the info. If matching the old tip tops is important to your buddy, you'd be better off just ordering from the factory, though factory prices are often higher than buying from a rod parts retailer. Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted March 26, 2014 Super User Posted March 26, 2014 There's no way of knowing what the tip sizes are without measuring the blanks or getting the specific info from the manufacturer. You would need to know the exact model #'s of the rods. Quote
jhoffman Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 Why would it even matter, if you broke some of it off, the taper is now different and a different diameter. Dial calipers would be his best friend. Quote
Bassin_0502 Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 Tip tops are measured in 64's of an inch. Tell him to use (or get) a cheap drill index card from the hardware store. Read the rod tip diameter in 64's of an inch. So a tip that is 4/64 is a size 4 tip top. Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted March 26, 2014 Super User Posted March 26, 2014 Why would it even matter, if you broke some of it off, the taper is now different and a different diameter. Dial calipers would be his best friend. If the blank is broken at the tip, you are right. The way he worded the question, I thought maybe just the tip top itself was broken. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 It's best to measure anyway. Even on a new blank I often order one size up and down from the claimed tip size. If not marked clearly, top sizes are listed by ring size/tube size. A 6/5 top is a size 6 ring and a 5/64ths tube. Ring size is determined by the ID of the frame opening, not the insert. Quote
Super User .RM. Posted March 27, 2014 Super User Posted March 27, 2014 Tip tops are measured in 64's of an inch. Tell him to use (or get) a cheap drill index card from the hardware store. Read the rod tip diameter in 64's of an inch. So a tip that is 4/64 is a size 4 tip top. This is the best answere I have read here...OR Just take the rod/s to a good local mom & pop shop they will be able to replace it/them.. Quote
Super User MickD Posted April 1, 2014 Super User Posted April 1, 2014 Come on folks, this isn't rocket science, just measure the tip where the tiptop will go on and order that size in 64's of an inch, or just above that, and you have it. You can measure the blank with the drill bit tool, or a micrometer, whatever to find the size of the tip. Going to the manufacturer will just frustrate you and them and prolong the mystery. Measure it! Quote
mram10us Posted April 2, 2014 Posted April 2, 2014 Just be sure to use hot glue and NOT epoxy. This makes them easily replaced in the future without damaging the rod tip. It also guarantees perfect alignment since it is easily adjusted. Quote
BobP Posted April 2, 2014 Posted April 2, 2014 Actually, I much prefer 5 min epoxy. It holds well, and you can still take it off by heating the tip top. I've had too many tips come off in the middle of a fishing day to trust the hot melt stuff. Quote
mram10us Posted April 2, 2014 Posted April 2, 2014 If you use the correct type of hot glue, it will hold up and not come off, if done properly. Try both ways and decide for yourself. Quote
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