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twine covering on bamboo fly rod grip
Posted by:
Buzz Butters
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Date: November 06, 2011 11:05AM
I have stripped down and refinished bamboo fly rods in the past. Now I have a fly rod butt section that is cigar shapped. The actual grip appears to be balsa wood. There is a covering of the entire grip that appears to be twine. Very similar in size to butcher string. It starts under the winding check and wraps the entire grip ending under the reel seat. Is there a particular kind of string twine that I should be using? does this twine get a few coats of bamboo rod finish or something that is used on modern rods?
thanks Buzz Re: twine covering on bamboo fly rod grip
Posted by:
Robbie Smith
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Date: November 06, 2011 07:49PM
Buzz, are you sure it is twine? Could it be rattan? Re: twine covering on bamboo fly rod grip
Posted by:
Ken Preston
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Date: November 07, 2011 08:39AM
Probably what you have on there is hemp. It's difficult to work with as the individual strands fray out. It used to be made from marijuana stalks & stems (as well as other veiny plants). Before it was applied it was soaked in water twisted tight & then singed to get rid of the single strands. Probably butcher twine will work as well - with less hassle finding it. Try wrapping it on the handle, singeing the outside & then applying a varnish or urethane. Re: twine covering on bamboo fly rod grip
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: November 07, 2011 08:53AM
This stuff looks interesting has a nylon inside that can be taken out and it is said to lay flat
[www.knifekits.com] Bill - willierods.com Re: twine covering on bamboo fly rod grip
Posted by:
Buzz Butters
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Date: November 07, 2011 09:14AM
Guys,
I found some 20 lb (really thin) "hemp crafting twine" which is the exact diameter and looks very similar to the original stuff. I will follow the directions you gave and I am sure it will turn out. As always thanks for the help. Buzz Re: twine covering on bamboo fly rod grip
Posted by:
Ken Preston
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Date: November 07, 2011 09:17AM
Buzz -
The singeing is to remove all the 'fuzzies' after it's wrapped on. Bill I like the look of the Japanese flat cord. I saw elsewhere that someone was trying that wrapped in diamonds over either sharkskin or stingray. Looked interesting & I might try it on a surf rod handle Re: twine covering on bamboo fly rod grip
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: November 07, 2011 09:22AM
I put that site on my Favorites and like the colors
The leather stacking sections I like also Would make a nice Hammer Shaped handle But would need sealing and care ? Bill - willierods.com Re: twine covering on bamboo fly rod grip
Posted by:
Ken Preston
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Date: November 07, 2011 09:24AM
I'm looking forward to the new Rod Maker article on leather grips. Re: twine covering on bamboo fly rod grip
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: November 07, 2011 09:32AM
If you can find the posts there has be a lot on weaving cord Plus there should be photos on the photo page real nice look. Bill - willierods.com Re: twine covering on bamboo fly rod grip
Posted by:
Buzz Butters
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Date: November 09, 2011 07:05AM
I took apart the reel seat, wrapped the hemp, singed the fuzzies, several coats of poly, reassembled the reel seat. Looks great. thanks for the help and info
Buzz Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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