Rod Repairer help

[reelchippy]

Hi guys i have two questions

1. What glue would be good to fix this cork handle

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Also what could i treat the rubber around the top of the handle with

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Thank you for any help you my be able to give cheers

[finga]

I'll leave the glue to those that know cork better then I but for the rubber I'd be using Lanox or any of those lanolin based goops or even straight lanolin grease.

[DR]

i was taught to use stuff called nitrocellulose or something like that, i am sure someone will know the correct name..was long ago.. just sand some old cork down into a dust & mix the cork dust with the nitro into a nice thick paste, fill all holes etc & let dry. when properly dry sand back to original shape.. although, cork is wood, so any wood glue that was a bit flexible may do the job..

[mikeyh]

Thanks DR
You can also use araldite or even fibreglass resin...make the cork paste as DR says and then sand it back. If you get a cork ring that is really cactus you can buy a new one and cut it in 2 , glue it on and sand to shape....in this regard sure beats hypalon
You could use Armor All on the rubber - it is amazing how it brings up plastic and rubber..just wipe it on with a damp cloth.
cheers, Mike

[Rodman]

you can also use rubber grease.
You get this from repco/supercheap
Yo may consider replacing the damaged cork with new cork then sand it down.

Rodman