Here is my latest rod handle. Made from Cork/Burl Maple/Africian Paduka and Fine Silver Inlay
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I will try them all out..
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I am interested in making a bamboo fly rod. However, I am having a hard time finding materials and tools to make it. Anybody have any suggestions where I can find some materials/tools and information on "how to" make a bamboo fly rod? Thanks a lot.. Andy
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I just finished a maple burl, paduka, and cork handle. I used the Waterlox wood finish on the cork and it really turn out nice. I also added some saw dust from the paduka wood to the cork before I added the finish. It gave the cork a very nice reddish color that blended with the paduka wood. My vote is for sealant... Andy Barela
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I accidentally put to much finish around a couple of guides and now it doesn't look right. How would I go about removing some of the dried finish and make it not so thick. Would I use a razor blade and shave some off or sand it down to a more reasonable size? Then put another coat of finish on??? Thanks in advance for your help... Andy
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I bought a Rikon midi Lathe in January and love it. For the features that are on this lathe and the price you pay it is great.
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Contacted T&T about filling the male ferrule ends with epoxy. They suggested that I use Black Gasket Compound to fill the male ferrules. Just thought you all would like to know...
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Yep.. the male ferrule is what I am talking about... I will place some rod bond into it, with some pigment to match the rod. Thanks for your help. I just have never had to deal with this before, since all of the other blanks I have wrapped were never like this.. Thank.. Andy
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I am currently working with a Thomas & Thomas Helix (9' 4pcs 5wt) Freshwater Blank and this is the first time I have seen a blank on any rod that has a hollow center. This is a lot different then the Pac Bay, St. Croix blanks I have used before. Usually they have solid centers or a filling within. My question is there anything that needs to be done to fill that center or do you suggest t
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Just wondering if someone could explain to me how to do the flag or cross wrap patterns. I bought one of those diagram books, but it really doesn't explain to me how to start or how to "tie off" the thread. Also the few that I have tried never seem to stay tight on one end. Any help or suggestions would be great. Thanks a lot, Andy
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Thanks a lot for the suggestions.. I will try and remove it with a razor blade. I do like the idea of the inlay though..
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Well.. I hope I am not the only one this has happened too. While my finish was drying in my drying rack a small gnat decided to place him self on the finish. I noticed it the day after.. Does anybody have any suggestions on how I can remove him without damaging the wrap or blank? Thanks a lot, Andy
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I was just in Kauai in April and went deep sea fishing. I went with True Blue Charters, they were excellent and we caught some nice Mahi Mahi and Tuna. They were fairly inexpensive, they had a great boat the Kona Star and the captain was very nice. As for the do they let you keep the fish? It really depends on the charter/captain. All fish caught belong to the boat. However, they normally le
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Thanks Tom & Putter, Both of your solutions worked perfectly :>) .. Thank a lot
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It seems my last posting was lost... My problem is with my finishing coat on my wraps. It has been 3 days and the coat is not dry. Any idea why this would happen? I am using Pac Bay Finishing Glue (A and B). Any help to figure this out and get it dry would be appreciated. Thanks a lot...
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