27 Mar 2011
"In order these are the things that IMO rob a blank of sensitivity with the first being the worst, (others may disagree).
1 Masking tape (arbors)
2 Cardboard (arbors)
3 Light balsa woods
4 EVA
5 Cork
6 Larger guides then will effectively do the job
7 Foam (arbors, or under graphite handles)
8 The stuff we like to use to make rods pretty; thread warps, decals, trim rings (whether thread or metal)"