Quick Answer
No. A guide spacing chart is a starting reference, not a final answer. After temporarily positioning the guides, perform a static test and adjust the guide locations—or add or remove guides—as needed for the individual rod.
Why a Guide Spacing Chart Is Only a Starting Point
Guide spacing charts can give you a useful place to begin, but they can't account for every individual rod setup. The goal isn't simply to make your guide placement match the measurements on a chart. The goal is to create a guide layout that works correctly when the rod is under load.
That's why the next step after using a spacing chart should be a static test.
Use a Static Test to Check Your Guide Placement
Temporarily position your guides using the spacing chart as your starting point. Then perform a static test so you can see how the line follows the curve of the rod under load.
Pay attention to the path of the line through the guides. If necessary, move guides, change the spacing, or add or remove a guide until you're satisfied with the layout.
The Important Thing to Watch
Under load, the line should not touch the rod.
Rather than trying to force every rod to match a predetermined set of measurements, use the spacing chart to get started and let the static test help you determine the final guide placement.