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Arboring Cork?
Posted by: John Zarski (---.se.biz.rr.com)
Date: July 06, 2009 10:38PM

Hello Everyone...... Made a little ording mistake, I ordered a cork handle that has an ID that is bigger then the OD of the blank... Wasn't paying attention. So my question is can I Arbor the cork grib just like I would do for a reel seat or slick butt and will it be ok?

Thank you all for any responses.

John

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Re: Arboring Cork?
Posted by: Fred Yarmolowicz (---.hsd1.nj.comcast.net)
Date: July 06, 2009 10:54PM

Sure can. If it is a close but loose fit a few wraps of thread will work. The foam arbors will work fine also. You could probably pour some foam in if you have the kit but I`m sure it would make a mess. A winding check or ramp will be needed to hide the arbor on the tip end.

Freddwhy (Rapt-Ryte)

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Re: Arboring Cork?
Posted by: Steve Bro (---.mpls.qwest.net)
Date: July 06, 2009 11:24PM

You can simply make some masking tape bushings, I have done that many times on ice rods. No problems.

Best of Luck,
Steve

Steve Bro
(BroCo Custom Rods)

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Re: Arboring Cork?
Posted by: Robert Balcombe (---.rb.gh.centurytel.net)
Date: July 07, 2009 01:28AM

You can also use thread Like D or E I wold also wrap it close making sure you have no spacing between what ever you are using to build up the distance from the blank to the cork. if you have large gaps between spacing material you may find the grip spongy when it get wet,
Good Wraps Bob

Good Wraps Bob

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Re: Arboring Cork?
Posted by: John Zarski (---.cfl.res.rr.com)
Date: July 07, 2009 06:56AM

Thank you all!!!!!!! I got it done last night and it feels and looks great. Hope everyone has a great day!

John

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