i'm trying to get a 4 sets reamer kits very soon.. what i see on mudhole.com and they sell for 70 dollar and jann's netcraft sell for 50 and batson sell for 60 and but there's different brand of remaer and i'm thinking of get " dream reamer " from jann's netcraft it only cost 50 and is all remear degsin just same and i want to know how long is reaner ? and do i need to get a 36 grit to put on remaer before use on cork ?
Josh

Josh,

Take a look at this too - it will give you another option

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Cheers

Yep...that is the ticket! I built one a month ago and it is amazing now that I look back and see how much time I wasted hand reaming. From 730 to 745Am this morning I mocked up 6 handles with real seats. It also makes for a nice centered ream without much worry about rotating the grip every other stroke. Just be careful not to over ream! It is very easy to get carried away!

I also had some old hand reamers that the grit was worn. I wrapped them the same way with lighter grit for precise reaming.

Scott
Fury Custom Rods

Josh,
The "Dream" Reamer sold by Jann's is the Batson Enterprises' "Dream" Reamer. The price on the Batson web site is their MSRP. Jann's is selling the same reamer set for around $43 + shipping. Mudhole is selling a reamer kit of their own design and make for about $70 plus shipping. Both reamer kits are designed to be used for cork and will also work with wood if you make wood grips.

For all of these reamers you will need to replace the strips when the grit wears down. I know that Batson sells the replacement grit strips. You can also make your own by buying sanding belts for a belt sander. The advantage of making your own is that you can use several different size grit. I have made reamers by buying solid fiber glass blanks from Batson enterprises through Angler's Workshop one on the sponsors listed on the left. You only need to cut them into pieces and then gluing the strips onto the pieces. I also glue a brass sleeve on the end so I can place it in a chuck on my lathe. I hope I have answered your question. Good luck.

Mike Blomme

well i dont looking for quick work and complete the cork with anythings but i'm trying to get a dream reamer is to enjoy my rod building as hobby and relaxing than speed or anythings cos i'm not a seller a rods but just to make my own rods what i need in my smalmouth bass fishing in Wisconsin and Lake Michigan
I do remmy when first time i do on tie a jig it take me forever to learn and now very skill and make 10 jigs in 30 min it's going to be same to rod building but i'm like to enjoy my building than race with the clock ..
yeah i think flexcoat has a advice of do ting as homemade reamer it does save alot of money and someday i will trying but i'm still NEW to rod buildiner and stgill like to ask alot of question and answer and the advice that help me and understand clear about hobby of rod building...
Josh