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.
When I use a whole piece of wood I do the same as you do. Turn to let's say 20mm and then I drill the hole for the mandrel. With "stacked bamboo" I tried this technique only once because during drilling some bamboo pieces came off, the glue failed. Probably because of overheating. With the predrilled pieces when gluing I glue them on the mandrel. With the glue still "wet" I carefully remove the mandrel and let the glue cure in an oven at 100°C/10min..
Thanks. I haven't had a problem yet, but may try the next one I build the way you describe. I appreciate the information.
Jim
Then as it was, then again it will be. Though the course may change sometimes, rivers always reach the sea. - Led Zeppelin, 10 Years Gone
I don't have any rods with these seats but i love the way they look. I think they are right up there with Robert Bolts zebra wood seats imo.
Can you please show these "zebra wood" inserts. I've never seen one
Thanks
Jan, i am not great with photos. If you go to roberts website, https://www.rkboltrodco.com/gallery, you can see them. They are even more beautiful in person.
Jan, curious to how many rods you have made until now. I have seen your work for years on this site and it is fantastic. Do you have a website and do you sell them.
I don't have any rods with these seats but i love the way they look. I think they are right up there with Robert Bolts zebra wood seats imo.
Can you please show these "zebra wood" inserts. I've never seen one
Thanks
Jan, i am not great with photos. If you go to roberts website, https://www.rkboltrodco.com/gallery, you can see them. They are even more beautiful in person.
I checked Mr.Bolts website. Zebra wood inserts are really stunning
Jan, curious to how many rods you have made until now. I have seen your work for years on this site and it is fantastic. Do you have a website and do you sell them.
From 1996 when I completed my first rod I made "quite a few" rods and blanks.. I don't have a website. Occasionally I sell a rod(or two...)
r
