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corn cob for handles
Posted by: thomas stanz (---.mei.net)
Date: November 30, 2009 06:08PM

hi folks. I am thinking about using corn cobs for the handles on my ice rods.but I am not sure about the durability of the corn cob.
it seems like a good idea.I would like to have your thoughts on this endever, and what would I use for a sealer...

thanks T.S.

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Re: corn cob for handles
Posted by: Lance Dupre (---.hsd1.la.comcast.net)
Date: November 30, 2009 07:11PM

They would have to be stabilized then lots of CA glue to get a smooth finish.

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Re: corn cob for handles
Posted by: J.B. Hunt (---.pool.dsl.logantele.com)
Date: November 30, 2009 07:28PM

Here is a photo of an insert made by Lynn Williams.
[www.rodbuilding.org]

J.B.Hunt
Bowling Green, KY

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Re: corn cob for handles
Posted by: Steven Kincaid (---.dyn-wireless.t6broadband.com)
Date: November 30, 2009 07:50PM

Thomas: I suggest you have your cobs stabilized. I would be concerned about them not having enough strength no matter how much CA glue you used. Check WSSI's website (www.stabilizedwood.com). Mike Ludeman is the owner, he does the majority of our stabilizing for us. Might be a little "pricey" unless you're having a bunch of them done. If you run into problems getting this done, let me know, perhaps I can help.
Steve Kincaid

Steve Kincaid

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Re: corn cob for handles
Posted by: Phil Erickson (---.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net)
Date: November 30, 2009 08:17PM

What is the diameter of an Ice Rod handle (I'm in California)? The reason I ask is that, Rocker wood working store stock stabalized corn cobs for pens and they are used for reel seats as well, but probably too small dia. fro your use.

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Re: corn cob for handles
Posted by: Jim Fielding (69.196.211.---)
Date: November 30, 2009 09:52PM

Google stabilized corn cobs. Several of the pen blank folks carry it.

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Re: corn cob for handles
Posted by: Lynn Williams (---.natwky.res.rr.com)
Date: November 30, 2009 10:40PM

Thomas,

I did not stabilize the corn cob on the one I did but it would be best to.
All I did was cleaned the inside of the corn cob out then put it on a mandrel and turn down to the shape I wanted. On the reel seat and fore grip I used CA glue 1st then a coat of Flex Coat Lite. The Rear Grip I used 3 coats of Flex Coat High Build

I think there are four photos of corn cob handle in my photo gallery
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Lynn

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