I am looking for a source for cork split grips pieces. Any help would be appreciated. I do not turn cork at present

Glue several rings together and shape them ?? Andy Dear's exoctic cork looks real nice. Lamar Fishing on the left



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/09/2006 10:38AM by bill boettcher.

Ditto. But, if you don't want to do what Bill suggested, you could order a couple of fore grip pieces shape and ream to fit.

Regards......Doug@
TCRds

Buy the pre-made ones from Mudhole...They come in lengths of 9 to 11 or 12" or even longer. Cut you off 2 1/2" to 3" at a time and two or three pre-made handles can give you quite a few split grip handles.

Steve Buchanan

Steve's Custom Rods

Most of my rods now days are split grips. Andy's cork looks great....esp with foam or wood accents. Others have grip sets that are easier but making your own is special as well. Have a good day.

Big John
Rio Hondo, Texas
Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting

Some of our customers are making split grips with 2 or 2/12 '' foregrips in front of and behind the reel seat, then a 2'" or Batson RB50 cork fighting butt for the bottom end.
Here is a link;
[www.schneidersrods.com]

Best wishes,
Ron Schneider
Schneider's Rod Shop
Mountain Home, Arkansas
[www.schneidersrods.com]
mtnron40@yahoo.com
870-424-3381

What Ron suggested is right on target. I made my first few split grips just using foregrips as the rear cork, mid cork and foregrip. I usually used the 2.5" foregrips, if I remember correctly. Does a pretty good job.

I too make alot of split grip.I make my 1.5" forgrip, a 3" mid grip, and 2.5" buttcap from a 9" piece of handle. On the buttcap, epoxy a bottle cork in it. when it sets up good, i use a bench grinder and shape the corked end round.