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Re: A Really New Rod

Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2020 6:16 pm
by Liphook
Very nice indeed ! Can you tell us a little bit about its construction? Was it adapted from a more 'standard' rod taper? Is it impregnated or a dark flame? Is the handle cane or tubular? Thank you

Re: A Really New Rod

Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2020 10:14 pm
by James
The rod is made of standard dark baked tonkin bamboo,hollow built .the handle is made the traditional way with a strong whole cane and flor grade cork. The taper is new and was requested to be as close to an Avocet . DWW finds his Avocet most enjoyable. I am dead chuffed with the results.
AJD

Re: A Really New Rod

Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2020 8:43 am
by Santiago
Great idea combined with superior quality workmanship.

Re: A Really New Rod

Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2020 12:18 pm
by Liphook
Thank you James :Hat:

Re: A Really New Rod

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2020 1:53 pm
by Rutland Rod
Absolutely lovely, I hope the bike matches ! A 1960/70’s retro racer from the days of Eddy Merckx/ Tommy Simpson would fit the bill !
Dave

Re: A Really New Rod

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2020 2:06 pm
by Pallenpool
cracking rod and beautifully crafted - It will be interesting to see how it performs - and to see the results.

Re: A Really New Rod

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2020 2:55 pm
by Mick
Andrew, I think ''dead chuffed'' is something of an understatement!! That rod is a work of art. Congratulations.

Re: A Really New Rod

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2020 6:36 pm
by Harry H
That looks lovely very nice indeed.