Long cork grip

[metaloid]

I want to replace the grip on a surf rod with a new beaut cork grip, but it's going to be fairly long (65cm) and thin (15mm ID), so I am wondering if it's possible to ream such a long grip or if a split grip is a better option.

Any advice re. technique/tools would also be greatly appreciated.

[OzRods]

Hi Metaloid
I think that a split grip would be the best way to go. If you didn't want to have a split grip it could be done and you would be probably best to do it with cork rings and a clamp and build the grip straight on the rod and turn it on a rod lathe when its finished using a sanding block with sand paper.

[fishermen fred]

who sells corkrings in australia

[dogsbody]

Try ozrods ff.


Dave.

[B_E_N]

if you wanted to you can make your own reamer up to suit the length, get and old rod or some dowel, and get some reaming grit, use some rod bond and glue the grit on
http://www.rodbuildingforum.com/inde...showtopic=6386
explained with pics and a link to grit here /\

[metaloid]

That's a good idea and would probably do the trick. However I have now decided to go for the split grip option... I have been staring at Matagi winding checks for too long and I have to have it!!!

Anyone used some of the woven-graphite look materials to dress-up a blank? I'm thinking of using it for the portion of exposed blank between the cork grips, since it will most likely be scratched.

[B_E_N]

my split grip graphite insert that i had on that ultra light rod at the RBW was from them, also have to other in larger dia. at home, the gold weave one is awesome.

on the RBW rod i did im not happy with the length of the split grip so i may cut it off and go for a short handle option

[craftycarp]

I have used cork grip tape on a few of my rods, it looks very profesional when fisnished and you can have split grips as part of the job. Will try and get some pics.

http://www.mudhole.com/Shop-Our-Cata...rk-Tape-100-ft