Author Topic: Rods for wing jig (Read 6244 times)

brucefinley · « **on:** June 02, 2006, 09:53:26 AM »

I am starting my RSM Tony and want to use a wing jig. The ribs have a 3/16 hole. What would be the best source for this size rod? K&N music wire? Brass or alum tube? Any ideas?

Bruce

My color scheme.........

Andrew Hathaway · « **Reply #1 on:** June 02, 2006, 11:16:59 AM »

carbon fibre tube.

brucefinley · « **Reply #2 on:** June 02, 2006, 11:41:27 AM »

Quote from: Andrew Hathaway on June 02, 2006, 11:16:59 AM

carbon fibre tube.

Comes in 48"?

Oregon_Flyer · « **Reply #3 on:** June 02, 2006, 12:20:59 PM »

Bruce,

I think that there are a lot of guys that use the aluminum arrow shaft blanks to get the job done as well. Maybe you will get a post from one of them. Google it or look in the yellow pages under archery supplies maybe??

Marv

Rob Killick · « **Reply #4 on:** June 02, 2006, 03:09:46 PM »

Try this site ...

http://www.graphitestore.com/

Best of luck

Rob K.

Rob Killick · « **Reply #5 on:** June 02, 2006, 03:13:50 PM »

Sorry Bruce ,

I forgot to mention that "drill rod" works just fine .
Do a Google search for drill rod .
You should find a bunch of places that sell the stuff

Leester · « **Reply #6 on:** June 03, 2006, 02:44:15 PM »

Unless Eric changed the jig holes are 5/32. I just use music wire 4pcs. You can use a block of wood with 5/32nd holes drilled to match the rib holes. It also serves as a center support brace.

brucefinley · « **Reply #7 on:** June 03, 2006, 03:19:19 PM »

I double checked it, Lee and you are right! I'll look for some 5/32 rod. Thanks

Bruce

Leester · « **Reply #8 on:** June 03, 2006, 03:29:37 PM »

Brodak has it, I think RSM,Tower probobly. True Value or ACE hardware. Brodak for sure 1.24 for a 36" pcs. MW-007

Andrew Hathaway · « **Reply #9 on:** June 03, 2006, 07:28:59 PM »

The advantage of using carbon fibre rod vs the alternatives is that its stiff and light. No center supports are required to prevent sagging. If you're going to be shimming your jig rods, why bother with the jig at all?

The carbon rods shouldn't be hard to find at a hobby shop. The local shop has a midwest rack right next to the balsa.

brucefinley · « **Reply #10 on:** June 04, 2006, 05:15:00 PM »

Don't assume all CF rods are straight. I just looked at the last one in my stash from Central Hobbies and it is slightly bowed--eyeballing it. Best to check all for straightness.............

Bruce

Ron Hook · « **Reply #11 on:** June 07, 2006, 03:53:56 PM »

I found a local supplier of aluminum tubing in our phone book. He even cut the tubing to the correct length for me. He had all sizes.

Ron Hook
Goodyear, AZ

john e. holliday · « **Reply #12 on:** June 07, 2006, 04:09:29 PM »

I guess my jig is over kill with 1/4 inch steel rods and brass tube for joiner. DOC Holliday

Leester · « **Reply #13 on:** June 11, 2006, 08:27:11 PM »

I was at True Value Hardware today to look for a 3/8" rod to taper flaps with. They had it and also to my supprise 3/8" alum. rod 6' length for 6.99 ea. and they were straight. I have several kits that have the 3/8" jig holes so I got them. I got accetone, rod for tapering and jig rods for 25.00 and I did't forget anything. How'd I do that.

Bill Little · « **Reply #14 on:** June 12, 2006, 08:53:33 AM »

Quote from: Leester on June 11, 2006, 08:27:11 PM

I was at True Value Hardware today to look for a 3/8" rod to taper flaps with. They had it and also to my supprise 3/8" alum. rod 6' length for 6.99 ea. and they were straight. I have several kits that have the 3/8" jig holes so I got them. I got accetone, rod for tapering and jig rods for 25.00 and I did't forget anything. How'd I do that.

Hey Lee!

I wish all my trips to the hardware store were that easy!!

andy sosa · « **Reply #15 on:** August 16, 2015, 09:01:27 PM »

try http://www.xrdcarbon.com/
hope it helps

Larry Borden · « **Reply #16 on:** August 18, 2015, 11:40:28 AM »

I use carbon fiber rods from acp composites. http://www.acpsales.com/Carbon-Fiber-Rods.html

bruce finley · « **Reply #17 on:** August 22, 2015, 01:30:25 PM »

Wow! Old thread.....

Thanks for the source on CF, but my heart is with Tom Morris style of wing jiggin'. Once you go Tom style, you never go lookin' back.

John Cralley · « **Reply #18 on:** August 22, 2015, 02:09:41 PM »

I believe you should go with carbon fiber tubes rather than rods. Tubes are not only lighter but also stiffer.

EddyR · « **Reply #19 on:** August 26, 2015, 12:17:57 PM »

Arrow shafts are very cheap. Join in the center with a piece of tubing.1/4" and 5/16"
Even cheaper and 50" long are electric pence posts at Tractor Supply. 5/16" and 3/8"
I always join them in the center as it is easier to remove them.
Ed

Phil Krankowski · « **Reply #20 on:** August 26, 2015, 03:25:45 PM »

The problem with using carbon fiber for a jig is the carbon fiber has an excellent affinity for glue, particularly CA, but other glues stick extremely well. This means when it is time to REMOVE said carbon fiber a single errant drop of glue means that at least one rib will break, probably more.

Use drill rod. A little candle wax rubbed on before threading the ribs on means most glue won't even stick.

Speedymetals is reasonably priced.

Phil

proparc · « **Reply #21 on:** September 09, 2015, 01:50:30 PM »

Quote from: Rob Killick on June 02, 2006, 03:13:50 PM

Sorry Bruce ,

I forgot to mention that "drill rod" works just fine .
Do a Google search for drill rod .
You should find a bunch of places that sell the stuff

That is what I use.