Hexrod

Rod Design Parameters

If you have suggestions for changes or new features, email them to me at fcstetzer at gmail dt com.

Whats new:

02-Jun-2024
Added options to modify weight of components: ferrules, tip guide, stripper guide, and varnish.

Made graph axes and grids more consistent. Added a magnifier to some graphs, which is cute but not really that useful.

11-Jun-2024
The rod comparison operation now gives a graph of the stress curves under the deflection caused by casting.
1-Nov-2024
You can add a note to the planing form settings page.
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Retrieve
Rod Taper
From a
Library
If you previously saved a rod design, retrieve it here. Enter your private taper library name with no Rod ID, and you will see all your tapers, or create the library if it doesn't exist.

Rod ID:        Library:
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Input
Basic
Rod
Design
Data
Rod description:
Design notes:
(optional)
Geometry:
Output Units:
Decimal separator: (Metric units only)
Graph width: pixels
Rod length: feet       inches
Action length: feet       inches
Standard or Spey Line:
Standard Line: Line weight:  
Length of line cast: Feet  
Number of pieces:
Ferrule type:
Ferrule sizes:
Fill in either Column 1 or Column 2
Sizes Known

Input ferrule sizes (as many as needed)
64ths
64ths
64ths

Sizes Unknown

If you want the program to compute the ferrule sizes, then Click Here!

Round ferrule size up
after 64ths of an inch

Tip Impact Multiplier:
Cane Density: Ounces per cubic inch
Rod Data Input