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[Rich Knoles]

Reason being is that creep is slow and sustained angular rod motion. Creep is not constant nor even near constant angular acceleration. Slow and sustained angular rod motion is essentially the definition of Creep, and almost the mirror opposite of constant or near constant angular acceleration.

Really, Frank. I've never heard that definition for creep. Where would I find this in print?

[Frank LoPresti]

Yes really Rich.Think about it for a minute. If the cast begins and continues with smooth near constant acceleration I would expect everything to be just peachy keen.

If the rod moves at slow and sustained speed there would be no change in the rate acceleration. When that slow sustained rod speed quickly transitions into rapid constant acceleration you wind up with the classic dip 'n rise tip path.

I'm just glad you didn't ask me about the ask about the myth of translational creep again.

[Rich Knoles]

Slow and sustained angular rod motion is essentially the definition of Creep

Frank, I either rarely or never see creep that fits this description. Most of the time its simply a repositioning of the rod that shortens the casting stroke before the loop rolls out.

[Frank LoPresti]

Then you haven't been doing your homework, that's not my fault is it ? It's not really a decrease or a reduction in arc size per say, the decrease in arc size happens by default.

[Paul Arden]

I don't agree that there has to be a loop formed as a result if a casting stroke. I think it's quite possible to completely fuck up the casting stroke and have no loop. You must have seen that Frank?

[Frank LoPresti]

I don't agree that there has to be a loop formed as a result if a casting stroke.

You'd disagree with the Pope if he told you he was a Catholic.

[Paul Arden]

You know we both would.