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Big thank you to, Wal

He brought my 550 back to life and I am over the moon with the result.

I asked him to make a few tweaks to the original spec. Agate butt ring, alloy reel bands and the cork ball changed for a cap and rubber button.

The pictures will tell you all you need to know about, Wal’s workmanship. Highly recommend!

All I can say is those Wildies better watch out…

Looks lovely

Well done to you both, what a wonderful job you have done Wal!

I'm intrigued by the two different colours of thread for the butt ring. Is this standard (I'm not familiar with those rods) or did you ask Wal to do it so that you knew which end of the section to plug into the handle?

I believe that's a copper wire wrap Malcolm. Another fantastic renovation from Wal may it bring you much luck Dan

Another great transformation by Dr cane

Liphook wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2023 9:55 am I believe that's a copper wire wrap Malcolm. Another fantastic renovation from Wal may it bring you much luck Dan

Excuse my ignorance but what would you need the copper wire for? Extra strength, rheumatism, lightning conductor?

Strength

Glad you like it Dan. As always another nice bit of cane from Chapmans.

Wal.