Beginning my Bamboo Restoration
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Beginning my Bamboo Restoration
#1Hi group, I’m really excited to be here as I begin the restoration of an old bamboo, three piece fly rod that I picked up from an old antique store back in 1993. What I have done so far is take measurements of the rod, take some pics and remove the guides, tip tops, grip and reel seat.
Attached are pics of where the project currently sits:
Attached are pics of where the project currently sits:
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#2crkennedy1 wrote:Hi group, I’m really excited to be here as I begin the restoration of an old bamboo, three piece fly rod that I picked up from an old antique store back in 1993. What I have done so far is take measurements of the rod, take some pics and remove the guides, tip tops, grip and reel seat.
Attached are pics of where the project currently sits:
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Re: Beginning my Bamboo Restoration
#4I forgot to mention that it also has two tips.
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#5I need some advice for stripping it. I’ll not really comfortable using a scraper or razor to remove the old lacquer. I’ve done a little research, and think I’ll try CitriStrip to remove it. Any thoughts or suggestions?
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#63M Safe Strip will work well.
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#8I didn’t realize there were so many greenhorns on this forum, or maybe for some other reason I’m not worth your time. As a new guy trying to see about getting help or direction, only one fellow has bothered to reach out and provide any assistance or advice. Thankfully, he’s been awesome…
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#9I have a little bit of experience with restoring rods and if you need help just PM me and we can talk about the trials and travails you will encounter with a first restoration.
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#12I use Citristrip and really like it. Easy to apply, thick enough that I can apply it close to decals and such and itll stay put.
I leave it on and then.wipe it off. Repeat if necessary, then a quick wipe down with after wash or brush cleaner or mineral spirits.
After that I have at it with qtips. Cotton balls and Denatured Alcohol to get what didnt come off yet
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I leave it on and then.wipe it off. Repeat if necessary, then a quick wipe down with after wash or brush cleaner or mineral spirits.
After that I have at it with qtips. Cotton balls and Denatured Alcohol to get what didnt come off yet
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#13I recently stripped my first (a good condition HI Lucky Ace with poor finish and rusty guides). I found the straight edge razor really easy to remove the finish, like a cabinet scraper. I did also use an actual cabinet scraper, and it worked well, too. Try it!!crkennedy1 wrote: ↑11/28/21 12:56I need some advice for stripping it. I’ll not really comfortable using a scraper or razor to remove the old lacquer. I’ve done a little research, and think I’ll try CitriStrip to remove it. Any thoughts or suggestions?
I gave the blank a nice coat of Tru-Oil (very experienced with that and rifle and shotgun stocks!)
Now to wrap and replace the grip.
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Re: Beginning my Bamboo Restoration
#15I just Completed removing the finish on my first bamboo restoration. Used a single edge razor like s scraper. I used an 800 grit stone to sharped the razor with a burr on one side. Staying flat on the blank is important. only work on it when you are in the right state of mind, don’t hurry. Good things take time
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#16Hey there we go....more blue collar bamboo rod enthusiasts! I like it!
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#17I have my 7th coat of True Oil currently drying/hardening. I’ll then get everything buffed up and ready for the next phase.
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#18I am getting ready to wrap my rod, and I’m wondering if I should go with the traditional silk, or use one of these new synthetics. Once it is completed, my plan is to use it for fishing, so I really want something that will hold up.
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#19Either type of thread should hold up fine, but I'd use silk for a restoration, and ideally, the original color(s) if you know what make/model the rod is.
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#20silk with a couple of coats of good varnish is functionally indistinguishable from modern nylon, in some cases aesthetically better. Besides I like to know that I have a cane rod with silk wraps ;-)crkennedy1 wrote: ↑12/10/21 08:22I am getting ready to wrap my rod, and I’m wondering if I should go with the traditional silk, or use one of these new synthetics. Once it is completed, my plan is to use it for fishing, so I really want something that will hold up.
It is a bear to work with, though, fine and easily fuzzed.