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

Semi-hollow built v/s hollow built rods?

feeds@yuku.com (bobbeegee) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:27:13 GMT

What's the difference?

Bob

Broke a guide off my Kusse Elf

feeds@yuku.com (doloresboy) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:54:59 GMT

Will I lose any value if I have someone other than Ron replace it? I don't need it done quickly. Thanks!

Matt

Urac 185

feeds@yuku.com (grass n glue) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:27:21 GMT

Hello, I have recently been having a problem with urac 185 to set up. I have been using this formula .5 grams a.c. to 5cc distilled water to 50 grams of glue. Is this what others use? It doesn't set to a brown color till I heat it to 175 . I rather not use heat to set it up. Do you think the a.c. isn't as potent as it should be? I remember years ago it set faster with no heat. Maybe they changed the glue mixture a little? Thanks

reel seat, how to replace or should replace

feeds@yuku.com (Bkerr3507) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:49:20 GMT

I have purchased a Shakespeare Bamboo Rod, I have 2 of them both 9 footer. One is missing a guide, the wraps are dry and the finish needs to be redone. this is a rod that I want to refinish myself and so I plan to go real slow, no hurry. the other Shakespeare I have fished and have fallen for the feel and acti0on of bamboo. The only problem with this rod is the reel seat. It does not accept modern reels very well and I am worried that the modern reel may split the seat. Choice, stop using...

Need Advice about repair wraps

feeds@yuku.com (Ben Kann) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:16:05 GMT

I just splintered one of the tips on my W&M Granger Victory 8642 (done with a combination of bads: luck and timing). The damage is between the ferrule and the first guide and I think I can glue it back together--anyhow, I'd like to try. I've never actually seen a repair wrap, so here's my questions:
1. Is it just white silk wrapped over the repair (plus some extra at each end) and varnished?
2. If it is, what's the best weight of silk to use? I have some YLI #50...

Waara Node Press?

feeds@yuku.com (canetuck) — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:38:18 GMT

Is the Waara node press something that someone sells or can I make one?Anyone have plans or purchasing info?

Measuring Quad Splines

feeds@yuku.com (bluejayee) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:10:10 GMT

Hi Guys, I've built a very few quads and find my accuracy is not as good as that of my hex rods. What am I or what could I be missing? With hex rods I have three flat to apex dimensions to cross check to be sure I'm getting a true equilateral cross section but what do I do to know I'm 'good to go' on a quad? Also I see that with the wider flats I need to maintain a radius on the flats which ,to me, means a sort of inherent inaccuracy but what do I know? Also those...

Repairing a tip

feeds@yuku.com (Silver Doctor) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:36:12 GMT

I have an old Union Hardware bamboo rod, about a 5 wt that has a tip 7" short. It obviously had been broken at one time. Probably not worth a lot but was my dad's. I would like to attempt scarfing a tip back on. What do builders usually charge to supply a portion like that? What length would I need. How long should the scarf be and what glue is used.

Dial indicator recommendation

feeds@yuku.com (RJD32) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:29:07 GMT

I am assembling the components (base, 60* point, etc.) to make a depth gauge, and already own an inexpensive dial indicator from Harbor Freight used for woodworking purposes. However, would it be advisable to purchase another dial indicator considering that it probably would be a more precise measuring instrument for rod building endeavors? What brands/models do you utilize? Thanks.

nickle silver tube

feeds@yuku.com (rvenneri) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:01:10 GMT

I am putting together another buy on nickel silver tube.750 diameter. If anyone wants to go in on a group buy let me know off list. The supplier is willing to hold the price I had from the last buy.

Best Regards
Bob V

Robert Venneri
Venneris
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Triangle File?

feeds@yuku.com (Chad) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:16:07 GMT

Having trouble finding a better three-cornered file for construction of our wooden planning forms. Anyone know of a good brand/source?

Rodmaking books

feeds@yuku.com (Mainiac) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:02:22 GMT

Gentlemen,

I have posted some nice classic rodmaking related books in the "for sale' section of the forum. I don't know how often some of you get over to that section so I thought it might be a good idea to let you know. Some items listed are more difficult books to find and I have priced them very fairly, below market value.

look under heading ; Books for sale-vintage, classic, modern..
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Finicky fiitting of ferrules

feeds@yuku.com (marcusw) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:29:27 GMT

Having checked back on the threads on ferrules I have learned much, including after filing them to shape also flattening the tab portion, and binding them flat while the epoxy dries. However as I like to get my ferrules off when something breaks and a new section is required (More often than I would like - I have had a number of "manufacturing defects" and while tyring to get to nice looking bits of water I may be too forceful with river side shrubs and granite boulders (I think...

Remembering Your First

feeds@yuku.com (Chad) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:57:20 GMT

Our forms are steadily making progress, and we're beginning to think about first projects. What was your first rod? Why was it a good or bad first rod to make? What would you recommend a new maker take on first?

Feel free to post any pics of your first rods too.

A WARNING!!

feeds@yuku.com (Housatonic Quill) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:20:31 GMT

The next sumbitch who reattaches a guide to an antique rod by gluing it down with epoxy and covering it with a glob of size D soaked in epoxy, while also slathering the damn stuff on the neighboring ferrule, will wind up in the river with his plastic fly rod clutched in his cold dead hand.
And I'm not kidding.

Building planing forms - How tough?

feeds@yuku.com (Whithead) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:21:05 GMT

I am in the part of getting started where I am debating making or buying planning forms...I am pretting handy and have built most of the tools in my shop from parts and peices (except the bandsaw).

I think I can do it if I go slow and be careful...then I read a couple horror stories about people mucking it up...

I am planning on using the Penrose instructions for the 6' forms...anyone built from these plans? If so, what are the pros and con of this methodology...and...

Planns for dial indicator base?

feeds@yuku.com (Whithead) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:04:02 GMT

Anyone know of some plans or a description of how to make a dial indicator base? I have an indicator I inherited from my grandfather (a machinest) and want to make a base to assist me in making my planing forms...

Thanks!

Semi-Parabolic??

feeds@yuku.com (bobbeegee) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:06:50 GMT

Can any one explain to me what comprises a semi-parabolic action or taper? Again, just curious.

Thanks.

Bob

Wood/Cork reel seat

feeds@yuku.com (dorenac) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 07:06:16 GMT

I like to make Garrison style reel seats combining cork and wood filler. My problem comes in achieving a smooth, flush transition between cork and wood. If I glue the two materials together and turn them to size, and then varnish the wood, the wood filler diameter increases a few thousandths from the varnish. If I varnish a varnished wood filler first, glue that to the cork, and then turn the cork to the diameter of the varnished wood filler, I often need to "touch-up" the varnish...

Nickle Silver

feeds@yuku.com (pvansch1) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:39:13 GMT

Why do some components tarnish more than others?

I have ferrules from different makers that some seems to tarnish, some don't, same for reel seat parts.

Is there a good polish for this? I have used a very mild auto polishing compound, but this maybe too aggressive for long terms usage.