I nternet gathering place for custom rod builders
  • Custom Rod Builders - This message board is provided for your use by the sponsors listed on the left side of the page. Feel free to post any question, answers or topics related in any way to custom building. When purchasing products please remember those who sponsor this board.

  • Manufacturers and Vendors - Only board sponsors are permitted and encouraged to promote and advertise products on the board. You may become a sponsor for a nominal fee. It is the sponsor fees that pay for this message board.

  • Rules - Rod building is a decent and rewarding craft. Those who participate in it are assumed to be civilized individuals who are kind and considerate in their dealings with others. Please respond to others in the same fashion in which you would like to be responded to. Registration IS NOW required in order to post. You must include your actual First and Last name and a correct email address when registering or posting. Posts which are inflammatory, insulting, or that fail to include a proper name and email address will be removed and the persons responsible will be barred from further participation.

    Registration is now required in order to post. You must include your actual First and Last name and a correct email address when registering or posting.
SPONSORS

2024 ICRBE EXPO
CCS Database
Custom Rod Symbol
Common Cents Info
American Grips Piscari
American Tackle
Anglers Rsrc - Fuji
BackCreek Custom Rods
BatsonRainshadowALPS
CRB
Cork4Us
HNL Rod Blanks–CTS
Custom Fly Grips LLC
Decal Connection
Flex Coat Co.
Get Bit Outdoors
HFF Custom Rods
HYDRA
Janns Netcraft
Mudhole Custom Tackle
MHX Rod Blanks
North Fork Composites
Palmarius Rods
REC Components
RodBuilders Warehouse
RodHouse France
RodMaker Magazine
Schneiders Rod Shop
SeaGuide Corp.
Stryker Rods & Blanks
TackleZoom
The Rod Room
The FlySpoke Shop
USAmadefactory.com
Utmost Enterprises
VooDoo Rods
Goto Topic: Previous•Next
Goto: Forum List•Message List•New Topic•Search•Log In Or Register•Print View
finish on cork/foam handle?
Posted by: Dominic_Donchig (---.lsan.mdsg-pacwest.com)
Date: March 23, 2009 12:05AM

I am going to try to make a rod with dodger colors on the handle, guides, and maybe a marblization. So, I am going to put thin foam accent rings in the cork and I know the white will get dingy after use on the water. Is it common to put finish on cork? I am racking my brain trying to think how else to put white in my handle, and other than from a sheet of foamies I cant think of anything I can do without an expensive lathe.

Any suggestions? Thanks.

Options: Reply•Quote
Re: finish on cork/foam handle?
Posted by: Phil Erickson (---.dsl.pltn13.sbcglobal.net)
Date: March 23, 2009 12:29AM

Without a lathe how are you planning on building a grip with cork and foam? You are correct that white foam will pick-up oil from hands and dirt. Sealing with cork seal will help, but not sure for how long on the foam.

I use white acrylic for my accent rings, it turns quite easily and do not absorb anything. I find the acrylic at Tap Plastic stores where they sell 4"X4" sample pieces for $1.00

Options: Reply•Quote
Re: finish on cork/foam handle?
Posted by: Mike Barkley (---.try.wideopenwest.com)
Date: March 23, 2009 12:37AM

White poker chips, vinyl Floor tile (less than a buck for a 12 x 12" tile at places like Lowe's) also work Cut out rings with a 1 1/2" hole saw.

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

Options: Reply•Quote
Re: finish on cork/foam handle?
Posted by: Dominic_Donchig (---.lsan.mdsg-pacwest.com)
Date: March 23, 2009 12:39AM

I have a hobby lathe, not a heavy duty lathe so I have never tried to turn anything but cork and foam. TAP has stores you can walk in? I thought it was mail order only.

Options: Reply•Quote
Re: finish on cork/foam handle?
Posted by: Dominic_Donchig (---.lsan.mdsg-pacwest.com)
Date: March 23, 2009 12:50AM

When you say white poker chips, do you mean the cheap plastic ones they sell at CVS right? Not the ABS or clay expensive ones?

Options: Reply•Quote
Re: finish on cork/foam handle?
Posted by: J.B. Hunt (---.pool.dsl.logantele.com)
Date: March 23, 2009 01:16AM

Some builders use pieces of plastic CD cases in various colors for accent rings. You can use anything made of hard plastic, acrylic and such. Just use your imagination. Personally I wouldn't use white foam accent rings in a cork handle. I think it would get dirty quick and loose all it's charm. How about a cap off a white plastic pill bottle. Everyone has some in the medicine cabinet. I just thought of that ! Did I do good Mike ?

J.B.Hunt
Bowling Green, KY

Options: Reply•Quote
Re: finish on cork/foam handle?
Posted by: sam fox (208.74.247.---)
Date: March 23, 2009 08:39AM

White foam works fine if you use tru-oil as a finish, about 3 coats will do the trick.

Options: Reply•Quote
Re: finish on cork/foam handle?
Posted by: Phil Erickson (---.dsl.pltn13.sbcglobal.net)
Date: March 23, 2009 05:39PM

Yes, Tap Plastics has retail stores in many communities. The acrylic should turn very well on your lathe.

Options: Reply•Quote


Goto: Forum List•Message List•Search•Log In Or Register
Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
Click here to login
Webmaster