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]

Re: Long cork grip

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]

Re: Long cork grip

who sells corkrings in australia

[dogsbody]

Re: Long cork grip

Try ozrods ff.


Dave.

[B_E_N]

Re: Long cork grip

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/index.php?showtopic=6386

explained with pics and a link to grit here /\

[metaloid]

Re: Long cork grip

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]

Re: Long cork grip

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]

Re: Long cork grip

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-Catalog/Cork/Cork-Tape-100-ft