I have found some small pits or chunks in my cork handles. What is a good way to repair these and how would you do it?
Small like a 1/16" in diameter or 1/8" in diameter.
Thanks,
Dave

Dave,

Do a search on filling cork or variants of that. You'll find lots of info on methods and materials.

If the pits are small like yours, I generally just leave 'em. Big craters get filled with a mix of cork dust and titebond III, then sanded after drying.

Terry

Lamar has a new product coming out that will help here, some info is on the site now. Everything Andy brings out is first rate.

Dave,
I save the sanded cork in a ziploc and use it with the 2 part epoxy mix. I put quite a bit of cork sawdust mixed in with the epoxy mix and force it in the cracks while it is set up in the dryer mode on my rod wrapping machine. Then I will spin the rod for about an hour depending on humidity and then the next day sand it down flush with the original OD of the cork. I do use alot of cork sawdust mixed in with the epoxy. Experiment on a spare piece of cork to get the right amount of cork sawdust to where you are satisified with results.
Capt. Marvin Engel
Big M's Fishing Charters

Dave,

Cork dust, RodBond and a little titanium dioxide pigment to get the proper color tone. Let cure and sand it out. (thanks Ralph O'Quinn).

Andy's corks, however, don't seem to require any pit filling.

Stan