This board is for discussing the repair and restoration of bamboo fly rods, makers discussion and construction techniques relating to same. Examples would be different techniques or methods used by restorationists and makers.
Moderator: Titelines
MHM USERS GROUP
Replies: 59
by
dorenac »
12/25/21 18:52
Have been out of touch with the Hand Mill Users Group if it still exists. The last time I accessed it was 8 or 9 years ago perhaps, but now I would...
59 Replies
5423 Views
Last post by kermit
05/18/22 14:34
Made a new rod lately version 1.2
Replies: 2646
by
canerodscom »
05/13/09 02:38
Hi folks,
2646 Replies
382215 Views
Last post by Recidivist13
03/27/22 15:44
MADE a new rod lately?
Replies: 727
by
fisheye444 »
01/06/08 18:26
A sister thread to Got a new rod lately . . .
727 Replies
275570 Views
Last post by Godfroy
03/24/21 10:49
Bloxygen
Replies: 2
by
Teborods »
05/18/22 15:01
Hi gentlemen, Question. How long should bloxygen last in a dip tube. 3 inch dip tube and 2 1/2 inches space at the top. starting to become a issue....
2 Replies
79 Views
Last post by reidrods
05/18/22 19:44
5 Replies
467 Views
Last post by JimmyB11
05/18/22 18:23
Dickerson 8014
Replies: 3
by
Phil13 »
05/18/22 11:17
For my fifth rod , I am making the Dickerson 8014(1951) taper.
3 Replies
102 Views
Last post by BGreer
05/18/22 14:35
bluing ferrules
Replies: 15
by
troutnut »
05/12/22 18:37
I use to use Brownells Ortho Blue for bluing ferrules but I guess it is no longer available. Has anyone used Brownells Oxpho Blue for bluing ferrules...
15 Replies
762 Views
Last post by kermit
05/16/22 19:08
Replacing guides on South Bend 290
Replies: 16
by
David4Him »
04/29/22 16:31
I've acquired a SB 290 as a project rod that I want to restore and then use. The cane is sound and I
16 Replies
739 Views
Last post by Skimpole
05/16/22 11:19
A complicated taper question
Replies: 9
by
bamboo rodley »
05/13/22 18:17
This may be a difficult question to answer, so first off I appreciate any assistance that is offered.
9 Replies
509 Views
Last post by bamboo rodley
05/15/22 12:37
Binding string removal when?
Replies: 9
by
BigPine »
04/29/22 19:17
Hi all. I'm on my first build, a 8013 using the hexrod taper. I have a Bellinger binder and I'm using Unibond 800. I have glued and sanded the butt...
9 Replies
550 Views
Last post by dorenac
05/14/22 17:25
Hand Planer Recommendations?
Replies: 1
by
sawtelle8 »
05/14/22 10:34
Hi All,
1 Replies
183 Views
Last post by bugslinger
05/14/22 13:57
varney redo
Replies: 36
by
tapermaker »
05/06/22 23:04
A while back i mentioned picking up a varney monty for a song from a second hand store in town It needed a few things done to it which i did . I...
36 Replies
1781 Views
Last post by JoeBolt
05/12/22 18:47
Using ProKote
Replies: 20
by
Phil13 »
04/12/22 13:07
I’m using ProKote on my guide wraps. Any helpful suggestions on its use?
20 Replies
1110 Views
Last post by henkverhaar
05/11/22 15:44
Virtual Rodmakers Gathering
Replies: 5
by
Anders Johannesson »
04/23/22 13:18
At the start of the pandemic the VRG started. It's a zoom meeting on the computer. And a very nice way of discussing topics related to rodmaking. The...
5 Replies
398 Views
Last post by Anders Johannesson
05/10/22 15:14
To switch, or not to switch?
Replies: 5
by
Recidivist13 »
05/06/22 19:59
Thinking about making a Dickerson 8015 guide special 3 pce as my next rod. Toying with the idea of using a reel seat that can take a removable short...
5 Replies
477 Views
Last post by Recidivist13
05/09/22 19:21
Thread-match question
Replies: 9
by
bearbutt »
05/06/22 12:27
I'm trying to pin down the thread Ken Crocker used, and I'm not making a lot of progress--. It's a strange copperish/burnt-orange/tan--
9 Replies
429 Views
Last post by bearbutt
05/09/22 11:35
Rubber button
Replies: 3
by
kakaryan »
05/05/22 09:43
Any members know where to buy rubber button to replace the stock one on a Leonard rod?
3 Replies
297 Views
Last post by BigTJ
05/09/22 09:02
2 Replies
183 Views
Last post by LeeO
05/09/22 08:00
What do you all do with “failed” rods
Replies: 22
by
StePhDen »
12/07/21 22:04
Hi All,
22 Replies
2533 Views
Last post by Anders Johannesson
05/06/22 17:13
Ferrule hone question
Replies: 12
So I tried my first set of ferrules on my new ferrule hone. I am getting a uniform diameter as far as correcting out of round, but I am also getting...
12 Replies
500 Views
Last post by LeeO
05/06/22 08:17
Forum permissions
You cannot post new topics in this forumcannot reply to topics in this forumcannot edit your posts in this forumcannot delete your posts in this forum
