07-03-2008, 03:16 AM
[quote Saberfish]Hey Joni,
Great idea, looks great.
I have a few questions: leaving the cork on the rod, it looks like Alan sanded down the center portion of the cork to accomodate the thickness of the rattan/wicker.
What configuration does the rattan come in, (round, flat)?
How are the ends of the rattan finished, like the wraps on a line guide?
What was used to finish the material?
I hope that this doesn't drive you to making another video. lol[/quote]
The grip was sanded down in the middle. The two outside cork rings were not touched.
Mojo here-The rattan is 2.5mm rattan. Rounded on the outside and flat on the inside. It's just thin cane strips. It's the same color as bamboo. I just flamed it. You are correct that the beginning and end wrap is kind of like wrapping thread on guides. You do have to inlet the start and end and glue it all down. Black thread between the rattan and 4 coats of marine spar varnish Next build I do will be spar varnish on the guide threads and the whole rod dipped. Makes for an interesting custom rod.
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Great idea, looks great.
I have a few questions: leaving the cork on the rod, it looks like Alan sanded down the center portion of the cork to accomodate the thickness of the rattan/wicker.
What configuration does the rattan come in, (round, flat)?
How are the ends of the rattan finished, like the wraps on a line guide?
What was used to finish the material?
I hope that this doesn't drive you to making another video. lol[/quote]
The grip was sanded down in the middle. The two outside cork rings were not touched.
Mojo here-The rattan is 2.5mm rattan. Rounded on the outside and flat on the inside. It's just thin cane strips. It's the same color as bamboo. I just flamed it. You are correct that the beginning and end wrap is kind of like wrapping thread on guides. You do have to inlet the start and end and glue it all down. Black thread between the rattan and 4 coats of marine spar varnish Next build I do will be spar varnish on the guide threads and the whole rod dipped. Makes for an interesting custom rod.
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