Darkspark

That is the stuff. I am partial to the colored EVA. It is a little firmer than the haypalon. The black EVA is fine also. The colored EVA comes in 24" sections. Enough for two sets of handles. I just wish that offered all the colors that they do in the 1/2" ID.

I make my own "snag free" handles using 3/8" aluminum. I think the rev handles are the same size. I get all my foam from www.mudhole.com.
Also, Some people swear by the double sided tape for golf handles to attach the foam. I have had nothing but bad luck with the stuff, so I switched to epoxy. Works much better (for me anyhow).

I would try dawn dish soap. It is what they use to clean oil off of birds when an oil spill happens. If it can clean feathers I would assume it can clean line.
I have had great luck using Meguiars Ultimate Quick Wax spray to re-lubricate my lines. Spray the lines while they are on the winder, then fly them dry.

My question on any spray or wax coating to renew your lines is does it build up and get sticky like bacon grease.  Does it also pick up dirt and sand.  I suspect that a good washing to really clean the lines would work better.

John

I haven't had any problems like that. You can spray the wax right on your hand and it leaves no discernible residue. I have about 8 hours on the lines since I sprayed them and they are still way better than before the spray. My home field is grass, so I can't speak  for the sand. But they feel no different than they did before.  The lines are Laser Pro Golds.  The wax is a "maintenance" wax. Used to keep up with the wax after using a paste wax.  So it isn't a thick pasty wax. It really feels like water, just slightly thicker. I did give them a good rinse when I got back from Grand Haven to get the sand out. So they were fairly clean. Someone else needs to try it. To confirm my suspicions anyhow.
JB- if you read this you should try it on the lines you are running through your dog stake. You got some Nanowax with V1 didn't you? Use it and see if you feel a difference.

Passion, Busted knuckles, random scraps of aluminum whipped at nearby walls.

All told, it was actually fun to make! Thanks JB for the kind words.

Thought I would add a couple more pictures. One in progress, one finished.
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