1. *Pot, Set, and Cure Times are for Riley Rods RR-6# Pour Foam and RR-321 Epoxy.  If using different products refer to their specifications. Read and follow product label directions and warnings; read MSDS for detailed product safety information prior to use.

Materials/Tools for Step 5

  1. ✦  RR-321 Epoxy

  2. ✦  Small Brushes

  3. ✦  Nitrile Gloves

  4. ✦  Utility Knife

  5. ✦ Fine & Very Fine Sandpaper
       (220-1200 grit)

  6. ✦  Scotch Brite (Very Fine and Ultra
        Very Fine)

  7. ✦ Reamer

  8. ✦ Denatured Alcohol

  9. ✦ Small Towel or Cloth

TRIM, PREP AND FINISH

  1. ✦Place mandrel with foam core on lathe

  2. ✦Trim cable ties with utility knife; remove cable ties 

  3. ✦Remove excess sleeving and clean up grip with parting tool

  4. ✦Fix imperfections (e.g. scuff fish eyes, slice off bumps with razor, etc.)

  5. ✦Use Scotch Brite and/or lightly sand with 600+ grit sandpaper

  6. ✦Clean thoroughly with denatured alcohol to remove all residue.

  7. ✦Apply 1-2 coats of RR-321 Epoxy to reach desired finish.  If using pigments or
    micro flakes mix into the epoxy before applying finishing coats.
       Note:   The desired affect of pigments/micro flakes is subjective so there’s no
                   “right amount”.  However, we recommend starting with a very small amount
                   and go from there.   

  8. ✦Let cure for 3 hours between coats; 7 hours to finish

  9. ✦Use Dream Reamer or comparable tool to ream foam core to fit blank.

  10. ✦Wipe down handle with cloth.

  11. ✦Handle is done and ready to be bonded to blank (we suggest Rod Bond)!!

    Note:  Use denatured alcohol to immediately remove glue or bonding during install on blank.

  1. ✦ Pot Life: 40 minutes*

  2. ✦ Tack Free: 3 hours*

  3. ✦ Set-Time: 7 hours*

  4. ✦ Full Cure Time: 24 hours*

FOAM CORE GRIP PROCESS

  1. ✦ STEP 1

  2. ✦ STEP 2

  3. ✦ STEP 3

  4. ✦ STEP 4

  5. ✦ STEP 5

  6. ✦ STEP 6