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butt cap ideas needed
Posted by:
Steve Parks
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Date: January 27, 2002 10:36PM
I'm tired of the same ole black rubber butt caps. What are some ideas and methods for custom made butt caps? I do have a Delta Midi Lathe, but what would be some good woods to make caps from? What other materials are used to make custom butt caps? Thanks, Steve Re: butt cap ideas needed
Posted by:
Buddy Sanders
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Date: January 28, 2002 12:29AM
Steve, I made a butt cap for a long spinning rod out of a copper pipe cap. I ground it down a bit to square it off and polished it up pretty like, then sealed it with epoxy. I engraved the owners name in the end, came out real nice. A bit heavy, however, but on the rod I built, it actually helped the 'feel'. Good Luck! Re: butt cap ideas needed
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
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Date: January 28, 2002 08:33AM
Hardwood butt caps are a good idea. I have made many. You'll want to cap the very end of the wood butt cap with some sort of rubber insert or plug to protect the very bottom of it. Use your imagination here. Another good idea is to pick out a nice piece of figured wood and make both a butt cap and a foregrip hosel. A matching set. Adds a nice touch to any rod and does not interfere with rod performance or durability in any way. And don't forget about all the various materials available in the pen maker's catalogs. ......................... Re: butt cap ideas needed
Posted by:
Mark Schulte
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Date: January 28, 2002 10:00AM
Hey Steve, Angler's Workshop has a solid rubber ring that I have been using with great luck. Not very expensive and I think looks nicer than a cap. Mark Re: butt cap ideas needed
Posted by:
Capt. Bill Hobbs
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Date: January 28, 2002 03:23PM
Custom Grip II it comes in assorted colors and easy to turn. Re: butt cap ideas needed
Posted by:
Steve Parks
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Date: January 28, 2002 03:44PM
Thanks for all the great ideas fellas. Now it's time to start tinkerin'! Thanks, Steve Re: butt cap ideas needed
Posted by:
David Henney
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Date: January 28, 2002 04:40PM
I too like makeing them out of Custom Grip II.. Thanks Davesrods Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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