Beveler choice

[Steve 73]

I am new to bamboo fly rod building. If given a choice, JW Ruff Beveler or Bellinger L'il Giant Rougher? Other choices are welcomed.

[fishbum]

Bertram with attachments.

[tapermaker]

ive used the bellinger for 12+ yrs . makes quick work out of it.

[perfesser]

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[Chased]

Hard to go wrong with any of them, but the Bertram multi track mentioned above is probably the best value out there in terms of versatility.

[Steve 73]

Thank you for the responses. I will research the Bertram Multi Track more.

[kermit]

To get your results, it depends on how many times you need to cut it. Some machines are more efficient to get your results with less effort. The Bellinger Little Giant excels in this respect.

[trland]

If you use a Morgan Hand Mill you may want to consider one of these.
https://youtu.be/h5J_infiEbQ

2 passes from 1/4” strips to beveled AND tapered in 2 passes. Strips are ready for heat treating in a few minutes. It uses aluminum 60 degree sanding wheels but can get to about 0.020 over final dimensions with no problem.

We’ve made 3 or 4 of them. If you’re interested in details just get in touch with me by PM.

[MGrallert]

If you use a Morgan Hand Mill you may want to consider one of these.
https://youtu.be/h5J_infiEbQ

2 passes from 1/4” strips to beveled AND tapered in 2 passes. Strips are ready for heat treating in a few minutes. It uses aluminum 60 degree sanding wheels but can get to about 0.020 over final dimensions with no problem.

We’ve made 3 or 4 of them. If you’re interested in details just get in touch with me by PM.

That's really cool. I've been imagining something like that for a while.