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Hollow cork grip
Posted by: Jeff Shaw (24.106.231.---)
Date: February 25, 2005 07:10PM

I just ordered a 10" cork grip from Cabela's and it arrived bored out to 3/4" or so, compared to the normal 1/4". The blank butt is nowhere near 3/4". Can I use 4 or 5 graphite arbors or will the walls of the cork still be too thin in between the arbors? I thought about filling it with spray foam as well. Any thoughts?

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Re: Hollow cork grip
Posted by: Rich Gassman (---.client.comcast.net)
Date: February 25, 2005 07:57PM

Hi Jeff, you could try and use the Full Length Reel Seat Shims that Cabelas sales, they are very easy to work with, and they would fill the cork grip nicely. They are very lite weight. Just a thought.

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Re: Hollow cork grip
Posted by: Anonymous User (---.a.002.brs.iprimus.net.au)
Date: February 25, 2005 10:46PM

I would put it in your stores box and order the correct one , you don't want it to fall apart and have to redo the whole rod. But if that is out of the question do as Rich suggested use the long flexcoat arbors it will support the cork the full length without adding to much weight.

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Re: Hollow cork grip
Posted by: Bob Balcombe (---.rb2.gh.centurytel.net)
Date: February 26, 2005 04:28AM

If you can I would order a new one, If not you could shim with cotton cord or masking tape that you cut slots in to
Good Wraps Bob

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