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.
Hello folks, I'm looking for a little advice. I recently purchased an ebay project rod; a 3/2 20's Leonard tournament. I know, one of these days I'll...
I'm wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction to find some hex shaped winding checks in larger sizes ? I'm looking for a couple of hex...
Hello - I just finished with my first blank - a 5 and a half foot five weight based on a Smithwick taper. I have yet to do the ferruling and in this...
If you're wrapping with a variegated thread you really need to use a color preserver and if you've locked in the thread with enough coats of varnish...
how much varnish is too much?if you wrap first then varnish,3 dip coats?anyone can post a pic of what the correct amount looks like up close. thanks...
After using Man O War varnish with good results on my first 2 dozen rods, it seems to be getting harder to find locally. So, at the suggestion of Bob...
As I'm contemplating building my first rod I'm lookin' over pieces and parts and I have a question before I order anything. I much prefer downlocking...
I'm planning on making a Medved style beveler using my existing router table and have been searching numerous forums/ threads on the subject. In all...
A search of the forum surprisingly didn't list this issue. Is there a way to remove ghosting on a restoration? I saw a reference to tinting varnish,...
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