I have a vision of what I want but I am afraid to do the glue and turn the handle yet. I need to see some pics of a transition from regular select grade cork to natural burl.. Anyone have a link or some pics to post that show a transition from cork to burl besides just trim rings?

also I have a fuji handle that I want to use for a different project but the color of the cork is a darker shade kind of like the burl color where the cork I have is very light, is this a coating of some kind that fuji uses on there grip kits? I need it to match with the other cork I use.

Like I said I have a vision of what I want but I am worried about the outcome right now. Some pics would help!!


jj

JJ,

Most likely the lighter cork you have has been bleached, many do that before selling.

DR

Do a little light sanding on the lighter colored cork and also on the darker cork. Cork is impervious to just about any liquid or finish so it all should be skin deep. This may bring things to near the same color, seperate rings from different trees will have a little shade difference as will different grades of cork.

pretty much will look like cork going down to a runbberized butt cap. Alot of factory rods have this nothing wrong doesnt look bad at all.

Not difficult to do and it makes a nice effect.

However, be careful when shaping the handle. Natural cork is typically quite a bit softer than burled cork.
Don't use unbacked sandpaper to turn the handle when working with different materials.

Take a piece of flat stock to use as a backing board under the sandpaper when shaping the handle.

If you use the backing board, you can keep the handle contours nice and even, with no gouges. If you don't use a backing board; it is quite likely that you will end up gouging out the softer natural cork.

Take care
Roger