Headscratcher- PHY Para 16 taper

feeds@yuku.com (Stephen Veefkind) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:10:48 GMT

On a whim, I calculated the % change in taper from station to station on a PHY Para 16 taper posted to RodDna by Ron Barch (I trust his measurements 100%). It's obvious that Young thickened up his tip section, which is what he is known for, but the rest of the rod, past 20 inches, had me scratching my head. Doesn't seem to be any correlation from station to station whatsoever. Any comments???

STATION TAPER DIFFERENCE % CHANGE
0 .075...

ROD LENGTH REDUCTION

feeds@yuku.com (aquabonito) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:54:48 GMT

A few years back I bought a "custom bamboo rod" from an auction site. Its a beautifully finished 7 1/2 footer trimmed in red . Very nice to look at, but visual inspection judging by the girth of the taper suggests the rod was cut down from an 8 1/2 or 9 footer. But yet the tapering from the butt through the tip is very consistent. All sections are the same length. How is this reduction accomplished?

Varnishing

feeds@yuku.com (Masquinongy) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:20:32 GMT

Hello, I could very much use the advice and counsel of this forums rod builders.

Recomendations for the best varnish, proper and proven techniques regarding application of varnish would really help. Best referance books?

I've three rods in mind, they are Garrison and Paul Young tapers built by Tim Zietak.( not ordered yet) I'll stay true to these makers in guide wrappings, reel seat and grip design.

I've refinished some rods in the...

W&M Granger ferrules

feeds@yuku.com (Telecaster) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:56:23 GMT

Hi Guys, I have a quick question. I've got a W&M Granger Victory 7030 that has a problem with the male ferrule on the tip section. Specifically, the ferrule pulls apart slightly at the first of the 2 scribed lines below the wrap. Not sure I'm explaining it correctly so I'm posting a couple pictures that shows it a little better I hope. You can see in the second picture where it is pulled apart slightly. My question is this ferrule shot completely or can it be fixed? Ever...

black laquered ferrules

feeds@yuku.com (leadwingcoachman) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:43:51 GMT

I recently picked up a beautiful phillipson peerless #5 and it appears as though at one time or another someone painted the nickel silver ferrules and tip tops black. Is there a safe and easy way to remove the paint and restore the nickel to it original luster?

Complete Rod Making Shop for Sale on Ebay

feeds@yuku.com (Boolover) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:39:03 GMT

Ebay has a listing titled "Bamboo Fly Rod Making Machines, Tools, Supplies" listing in one sale everything needed to make rods, including books, bamboo, beveler, wrapper, planing form, wrapping tools and supplies, plane and shapening materials, guides, ferrule, oven, dip tank, drying cabinet - - the whole nine yards. I have no financial interest in the listing, just pass the tip along for those who might be interested.

Moso bamboo

feeds@yuku.com (Heddon35) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:26:00 GMT

Does anyone know where I can get some Moso bamboo (phyllostachys pubescens)? Something around 3-4" in diameter, and with a wall thickness of >1/2". I'd like to make a bamboo fishing net...

Titanium tubing sources?

feeds@yuku.com (cross creek one) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:09:11 GMT

Anyone have a good source for titanium tubing (suitable for making slip rings--.73-.75 OD, .67-.69 ID) in small quantities. I only need a few inches, not 150ft.
Thanks for your help.
-CC

1/4 " corks

feeds@yuku.com (Trout120) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:24:43 GMT

Why does it seem there's more makers using the 1/4" corks today vs the normal 1/2" corks?
Can the 1/4" corks get smoothed down like the 1/2"? For some reason the grips with the 1/4" rings seem rougher to me.

Thanks,
Trout120

Bamboo rod repair

feeds@yuku.com (streamhunter) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:26:43 GMT

Can somebody give me the name of a good Boo restorer I need to be revarnished and some bend's taken out do to the way it was stored adn need the but end put back on th etip section
I am in Western North Carolina

Why snake guides

feeds@yuku.com (bobbeegee) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:31:24 GMT

Just curious as to why the snake guide, once established, has always been the guide of choice for almost all fly rods built today?
Don't get me wrong, I can't imagine fishing a good bamboo rod without some quality snakes.
Just wondering what the physical dynamics are that make the snakes the best choice?

As an aside, is there any advantage or disadvantage in using left versus right twists?

Bob

Need a Sliding Band for Goodwin Granger Reel Seat

feeds@yuku.com (bmwmoa67707) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:35:18 GMT

I need a sliding band for an old Goodwin Granger Champion reel seat......the one on mine has been broken at one time and soldered back together......problem is it does not reliably hold the reel foot on the seat......if any of you guys have an original band, please let me know......also, what type of glue did they use back then to glue the seats on to the wood extention?........I eventually got it hot enough with a heat gun to get it to let go, but had to get it a lot hotter than you would...

Demerast order?

feeds@yuku.com (Flytackle) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:55:11 GMT

I have been unable to reach anyone at Demerast for the past week - no answering machine picks up- it just rings off the hook. Can anyone tell me if all is well at Demerast? The last order I placed was quite a few years back. Thanks - Alec

Help with Payne extension butt.

feeds@yuku.com (baetisrodhani) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:54:46 GMT

Hi to all !
I'm back with this question. I just got an early Payne 10 1/2 ft salmon rod (#218 ?) in excellent condition, save for the missing fighting butt. If anyone could post a photo of one of that era ('30 s)... Unless you know of one hanging around looking for a rod ?
Many thanks,
Giles

Remove a grip?

feeds@yuku.com (lstshkr) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:12:38 GMT

Is there any practical way to safely remove a grip from a rod without severely damaging it? Have any of you ever tried moving a grip from one rod to another?

Thanks,
Dean D

Stripper guide

feeds@yuku.com (narcodog) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:52:35 GMT

I am rebuilding an 8ft three piece unknown make Boo and after stripping the finish it appears that it has been previously refinished. I found what appears some staining about two inches below the present stripper guide. My question is approximately where should the guide placed.

leonard butt section wanted

feeds@yuku.com (stlhdr1st) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:32:10 GMT

does any one have a leonard butt section they wish to sell! looking for a 8ft 2pc. butt and a 8ft. 3pc. butt.thanks.

Dickerson...correct wood for the insert

feeds@yuku.com (WhoBeBoo) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:43:17 GMT

I'd like to match the wood insert of an original Dickerson 8013.

Can anyone tell me what wood I should use? I'm planning on getting Struble D-1 hardware unless anyone has a better suggestion to match what was on the original Dickerson 8013.

Oh, and was there a standard wrapping color? Were the wraps tipped?

Why Titebond 111

feeds@yuku.com (Old Gooner) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:23:22 GMT

Its me again! Why do you all place so much stock in TB111? I've never seen it over here in the UK. I am thinking of using Evo Stik external wood glue which I have used for many years - I was a joiner. I have even used it on bee hives that get no other protection than a coat of preservative. The hives are in good condition and the glue has not failed. There is plenty rain here in Scotland which means the Evo Stik on the hives has had a lot of exposure to the elements.

So,...

Tinting Tru-Oil

feeds@yuku.com (SpeyHermit) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:10:11 GMT

I have just read all of the threads referencing Tru-Oil as I wondered if any discussed tinting or adding compatible stain. No luck. So, my question is, have any of you tinted or added a stain such as Walnut to Tru-Oil? It's for touch-up on a Leonard which I did not completely strip but did smooth down layers upon layers of varnish which I presume the previous owner must have applied every Fall with the help of a bottle of single malt. I do have and used various brown-toning...

Rod making, restoration, repairs and discussion on those related topics concerning bamboo rods.