I'm building a swimbait rod and the base of the rod blank is .69" and the outside diameter of the cork is 1.06". After reaming the wall thickness of the cork is about .37". Is there a minimum wall thickness of the cork I should have? Will I have enough meat on this? Do I need to go with and EVA grip instead?

Thanks
Rick

The reamer stabilizes the grip while reaming, the blank does the same when glued down, I've done thinner, and you can too if you take your time.

Thanks Spencer.

Make sure the reamed hole is large enough so that it's not a tight fit. Cork doesn't like tension stresses , and if the cork is stretched by a press fit, it may split. Later if not right away.

If the blank is .69 dia and the cork OD is 1,06 dia the wall thickness is .37 divided by 2. The wall is .185 which is still thick enough with a loose fit as Michael suggests..

Rick,
I agree with all the above. 0.1875 in wall is getting pretty thin but doable if you’re careful and take your time. Patiencence is a virtue.

Mark Talmo
FISHING IS NOT AN ESCAPE FROM LIFE BUT RATHER A DEEPER IMMERSION INTO IT!!! BUILDING YOUR OWN SIMPLY ENHANCES THE EXPERIENCE.

Got it done. Thanks for the help.

By the way, if you need a thin tough grip, the use of rubberized cork is a very good choice.
Rubberized cork is heavier than regular cork due to the adhesive holding the cork together. However rubberized cork is an incredibly tough and long lasting product.

For hard use, and for long durability - especially with thin wall thicknesses - rubberized cork is tough to beat.

This is the product - rubberized cork:

[getbitoutdoors.com]

And then you get to Ergonomic Diameter for the user. Tom's formula.

Kerry Hansen Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> And then you get to Ergonomic Diameter for the
> user. Tom's formula.

The formula is actually from the United States Air Force as determined by their research into bio-mechanics for equipment handles and grips.

..........

Hello All
Here is a list of articles in RodMaker magazine about ergonomics you may be interested in.

Vol/Issue-------------------Name--------------------------------------Author-----------------Page
19/4 Ergonomics Part 1, Proper Grip/Handle/Seat Diameter. By Tom Kirkman. 24
19/5 Ergonomics Part 2, Proper Grip/Handle/Seat Shape By Tom Kirkman. 24
19/6 Ergonomics Part 3, Pommels and Tapers. By Tom Kirkman. 22
20/1 Ergonomics Part 4, Surface Texture. By Tom Kirkman. 14
23/6 Ergonomics Part 7, Why Shape Matters By Tom Kirkman. 18
19/6 Ergonomics Variation. 25
16/6 Ergonomics, Fishing Rod Levers. By Tom Kirkman. 18


Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines.

Bob,

New Bern, NC.

Tom Kirkman Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Kerry Hansen Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > And then you get to Ergonomic Diameter for the
> > user. Tom's formula.
>
> The formula is actually from the United States Air
> Force as determined by their research into
> bio-mechanics for equipment handles and grips.
>
> ..........
Yes I know, but Tom has printed it several times even had a little difference to the Constant.