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.
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Last post by cebfishing
11/21/07 17:02
Heddon Ferrule Measurements
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JPMarci »
11/19/07 15:25
I am sure it has been asked before but I went back six pages of searches and could not find an answer. When measuring the size of a ferrule do you...
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Last post by cebfishing
11/21/07 16:37
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Last post by aparramoure
11/21/07 07:42
Orvis tips
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Bakerloo »
11/20/07 15:59
Does anyone know how much Orvis charges to make a new tip for an old rod? I would just like to have a spare for a 2/1 Madison.
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Last post by aparramoure
11/20/07 22:47
polish?
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catsmtrods »
11/17/07 12:52
Michael Sinclair recommends Brownells polish but looking through their website I cant seem to find it unless it is what they refer to a guitar...
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Last post by flyfishermann1955
11/20/07 14:57
Sheet Cork Grip
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blacknosedace »
11/19/07 17:48
I have an unmarked, but higher quality and very sweet casting, Calcutta cane rod that I've been fishing for a few years. The varnish has grown very...
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Last post by Marcelo Calviello
11/20/07 11:23
Two (2) to one (1) piece
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Flymanjoe »
11/20/07 06:59
Is there a general rule that you use when converting a two (2) piece to a one (1) piece rod eliminating the ferrule station? Thanks Joe E
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Last post by mer
11/20/07 07:04
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Last post by fisherman911
11/19/07 12:25
Granger Ferules
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reelill »
11/16/07 15:03
I have freind that is refinishing a Goodwin Colorodo Special and he has removed all the ferules, none of which were pinned except when he tried to...
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Last post by reelill
11/19/07 04:52
Bevelling...Wet or dry?
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adimig »
11/18/07 19:17
I finally put together my medved style beveller, and all is good (very pleased with the accurate 60 degree angle ) except for a 2 things:
1st...
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Last post by HexaMaineiac
11/18/07 21:28
swelled butt vs. taper
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straightstrip »
11/17/07 19:32
Can a taper built on swelled butt forms have a significant effect on the action of the rod particularly the parabolic tapers because of their
nature?
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Last post by greendrake ll
11/18/07 16:06
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Last post by fingernail
11/18/07 06:01
ferrule size
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straightstrip »
11/13/07 12:24
I'm stumped on a ferrule size for a P. Young para 14 taper, what size ferrules should I order ??? Thanks
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Last post by straightstrip
11/17/07 19:21
Scarfing Block
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oldfishbrain »
11/17/07 06:15
I am in the market for a metal scarfing block. Anyone makes them or has one he is willing to sell?
PS. I am assuming that a scarfing block is...
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Last post by aparramoure
11/17/07 07:29
Heddon hdwr.
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Chid Smith »
11/16/07 11:18
I bet someone out there knows of a good, reliable source for Heddon hardware.
Andy
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Last post by Chid Smith
11/16/07 11:18
Intermediate wraps . . . #%@& !!!!!
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lstshkr »
11/11/07 20:35
My restoration has gone pretty well, so far - I'm redoing a Granger Favorite. Now I've started to do the narrow intermediate wraps, and I'll be...
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Last post by asullivangarner
11/15/07 14:04
CRACKING FERRULE WRAPS
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seabass14 »
11/09/07 20:43
I have noticed that on a few of my rods the wraps have cracked where the ferrules are wrapped to the rod. This happens on both the male and female...
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Last post by Greg Reynolds
11/15/07 14:00
Vises
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cholcomb »
11/14/07 10:48
I'm looking to get a vise to make my first bamboo rod....I like the portability of this one...what do you think?
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Last post by asullivangarner
11/14/07 15:43
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Last post by Blitzen
11/14/07 13:42
BRMDB Program
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gjflyfsh »
11/14/07 12:48
I've had a computer crash and lost the BRMDB. Wondering if anyone has any information about getting the program restored. Contact off-line TIA
jerry
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Last post by gjflyfsh
11/14/07 12:48
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