Fishing rod ends are engineered specifically to take major abuse from big fish
, but not from improper storage or accidental damage. Because many fishing rod ends are rather expensive, it makes sense to protect your investment. There's no need for fancy, expensive cases, though. You can make your own sturdy case for just a few dollars.
Instructions:
Step 1. Measure the length of your fishing rod ends before shopping for supplies so you buy appropriately sized PVC tube.
Step 2. Buy a piece of PVC pipe that is about 6 inches longer than the total length of your rod ends. You can find PVC pipe at local hardware stores, electrical supply stores or plumbing supply stores. Also purchase a PVC end cap, screw cap and cement designed to work with the particular pipe you purchased.
Step 3. Apply a layer of PVC cement to the inside of the end cap. Slide the PVC tube into the end cap and allow the cement to dry completely.
Step 4. Slide your fishing rod ends down into the pipe. Screw the PVC screw cap onto the open end. Your rod ends will now be protected in a durable, watertight tube that will float if it ever ends up in the water.
Determine the placement of the end brackets for your traverse rod ends. Lay out the drapery so you can measure the width and length with a tape measure.
Insert the ends of the rod ends into the end brackets. Push each end into the bracket until it snaps in place. If you are using support brackets, place the rod ends behind each support hook, and turn the lock underneath to lock the rod ends in position.
Pull the loop for the traverse rod ends cord through the opening at the bottom of the cord tension pulley. Adjust the tension of the cord by pulling the knotted end of the cord through the pulley. Tie a new knot to create the amount of tension needed to keep the cord taught. Cut off any excess cord with scissors.
A traverse rod is a drapery rod that uses cords to move a carrier back and forth so you can open or close your draperies. The traverse rod ends have either a one-way draw where the curtain is drawn to one side or a two-way draw where the drapery opens in two parts from the middle to either side of the window. For your draperies to hang and open smoothly it is essential to install the traverse rod ends properly and securely.