Whar is this expensive stuff anyway?
Does it extend the life of the cork?
Any alternatives to the $7 per 4oz or whatever it is?

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Bill - willierods.com

I`ve used it before...I meant to ask what itare it`s chemical compsition.
Has anyone used any alternativwe,like the Birkensaff stuff,etc...
How does iot work?Is it worth bothering with?....

I use it and i would not build a rod with out it. It keeps the cork for getting all dirty looking and makes fish slime wipe right off. I use Trondak U-40 and its well worth the money!

Kevin Gross
Many men will spend their whole life wondering if they made a difference. Marines dont have that problem - Ronald Regan

I use Birchwood-Casey Tru Oil, which can be found at most gun stores. I only use it on burl - cork mixed grips to bring out the contrast. I don't use anything on solid cork grips.

I just started using cork seal on the last two rods I made. I am told it will help keep cork grips clean. We'll see!

Got a tip from the local cobbler.alternative to birkenstocks stuff is Aline`s Craft Glue.Supposed to be cheap and work well.
Will keep you posted...

Hi David,
I'm also a fan of the U-40 cork seal. Stops natural cork from getting that grey oxidised look and makes the grips easier to clean plus I like the look it gives cork. Easy to use and clean up. Good product.

ESFNEM Col
Port Kembla, NSW
Australia

It does help to preserve and protect the cork. As said above, making it much easire to clean the grip. As for the $7.00 cost, the 4oz will probably do 50 grips, that works out to about $.14 cents per grip.

Have used both U-40 and Tru-oil, prefer Tru-oil, 4 -5 coats, gloss finish, used my rods for five years before the handles needed a little touch up and no filled pits had fallen out. It will darken the cork but it sort of gives the grips a classic wooden look.

I have also used both Tru-Oil and U-40 Cork Seal. I prefer the look of the Tru-Oil. If it is just for a quck clean up I'll use Cork Seal.

David Dosser
Coshocton, OH

Tried Alenes.Don`t like it.Ordered up some U40.
I was just curious about alternatives and noqw I know more than I did
so...Thanks