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Favorite cork putty filler and cork finish for handles?
Posted by:
Peter Chan
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Date: September 04, 2010 03:09PM
For you experienced and more particular fly rod builders out there... I am in the middle of my first attempt at shaping two, flor-grade cork, small fly rod handles. The cork is of very good quality and so far shows minimal need for any filler. Nevertheless, I wanted some input as to what I need to do to make well-finished, "top-shelf" handles:
What have you found to be the best quality putty filler? Is it necessary to apply a cork finish whether or not you end up using a filler? If that is your preference, what cork finishing product do you recommend for a custom cork handle? Thanks again! Re: Favorite cork putty filler and cork finish for handles?
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: September 04, 2010 04:33PM
Peter
When ever possible, I avoid the use of any putty or filler. Any putty or filler - no matter the method or type, will eventually fail after use. So, if you can work with near perfect cork - which is getting increasingly hard do to in the days of current cork quality - avoid adding any filler. I also would rather not add any finish or preserver over the cork as well. I prefer the natural feel that you get with a highy smoothed cork finish on high quality cork. ------ If I have to use a filler, I tend to use Elmers light oak putty. It is a near perfect match for most cork and is a product that is easy to work with. If you have to use a finish, I prefer to use the u-40 cork seal product. It also is an excellent product and easy to work with. Take care Roger Re: Favorite cork putty filler and cork finish for handles?
Posted by:
Phil Erickson
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Date: September 04, 2010 04:36PM
I second all of the points that Roger covered. Any filler used will make it look like it was "filled." Re: Favorite cork putty filler and cork finish for handles?
Posted by:
J.B. Hunt
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Date: September 04, 2010 06:17PM
Ditto, what Roger said. J.B.Hunt Bowling Green, KY Re: Favorite cork putty filler and cork finish for handles?
Posted by:
Mike Thompson
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Date: September 04, 2010 10:57PM
If you have to use a cork filler, Pit Paste is the best cork filler you will find. Ask any of the sponsors on the left side if they carry Roddancer products. Re: Favorite cork putty filler and cork finish for handles?
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: September 05, 2010 08:58AM
I got some Pit past and like it. Bill - willierods.com Re: Favorite cork putty filler and cork finish for handles?
Posted by:
Gary Henderson
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Date: September 05, 2010 10:17AM
Elmer's Lt. oak if ABSOLUTELY necessary, and U-40 Cork Sealer. Re: Favorite cork putty filler and cork finish for handles?
Posted by:
gary Marquardt
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Date: September 05, 2010 06:46PM
I build fly rods almost exclusively. I t seems that fly fisherman are more picky about the cork in their grips then others.
I usually use the best grade I can get and if I need to fill I use Elmers light oak like others suggest. The only sealer I use is to cove the grip in heat shrink plastic to keep it clean for delivery. I put it on as soon as the grip is shaped so my grubby mitts don't mess it up. Re: Favorite cork putty filler and cork finish for handles?
Posted by:
Eric Viburs
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Date: September 07, 2010 12:43PM
golden oak for me when I use it. Re: Favorite cork putty filler and cork finish for handles?
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: September 07, 2010 02:01PM
The golden Oak that is in my Home Depot is a non hardening type ?? Came in the little jar. Thta ia why I went to the pit past. Bill - willierods.com Re: Favorite cork putty filler and cork finish for handles?
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: September 07, 2010 03:37PM
Bill,
Go back to Home Depot and get the Elmers filler in light Oak. This comes in a tube about 6 inches high. I think you will be happy with it. It sets up nicely in a farily short time. If you need to clean up, the use of acetone - used carefully - will take care of the filler. Roger Re: Favorite cork putty filler and cork finish for handles?
Posted by:
Lance Dupre
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Date: September 07, 2010 08:20PM
I have no idea why you would suggest a harsh chemical like acetone to clean up a wood filler when plain water or even alcohol would do just as good a job as anything else and not cause any potential harm to yourself. I just don't understand the use of harsh chemicals when it's not necessary.
I use acetone on a very limited basis only when absolutely necessary. 90% of my cleanup is done with water and alcohol. Lance Re: Favorite cork putty filler and cork finish for handles?
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: September 08, 2010 01:39PM
Lance,
Simply because for this particular product, Acetone works much much better than alchol or water or any combination of the two. I use the filler to go over the handle, paying attention to any of the deep pits, etc. But there is always a build up, that needs to be there to accomodate shrinkage etc. Then, I put the handle in the lathe and spin it with an acetone dampened rag. This does a wonderful job of cleaning up the handle and insuring that you have a good job, with no sandpaper which changes the contour and finish of the handle. If you use either water or alchol - in this application, you end up digging the filler back out of the pits. Just my experience. When I am doing this, I am doing it out of doors with a high speed fan blowing across the handle and acetone so that I am not breathing in any fumes with my respirator on. If you have another method, great. Roger Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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