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mixing cork ring thickness
Posted by:
John Lasky
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Date: December 27, 2001 02:23AM
hey everyone hope you all had a great holiday and I wish everyone a great 2002 when it gets here. My question is I have some very nice cork both in 1/4" and 1/2" thickness. I am redoing a bamboo rod and will be starting a graphite rod soon both for myself. What rings should I use for what rod or has anybody mixed rings to get a different look? I have enough 1/2" for two grips and enough 1/4" for one 6.5" grip. Happy wrapping "John" Re: mixing cork ring thickness
Posted by:
Lincoln Parmer
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Date: December 27, 2001 08:23AM
Dear John: Typically when doing restoration work, you try to restore the rod to original. However, some old cane rods had cork sheet grips. Some used 1/8 inch rings and many used "mustard cork" Not to confuse things but go for the best quality cork in the available thickness. Keep those 1/2 inch rings for the graphite. Use those 1/4 inch rings for the cane. If thats what was on before. By the by, mustard cork is cork that has been cut at another angle, and the pits are exposed more. They can be filled with a cork filler set found in most reputable supply houses. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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