Re: Finished! My first bamboo build from scratch
Very nice Jim !! Especially so in light of it being your first. WoW !!! :lol: You and some of the other guys have inspired me to build some rods this winter. As I am kinda nuts, I like to build everything myself. I just got started on a lathe to turn reel seats and cork. I figure it to also be my rod wrapping tool. When I finish that, I'll start in on a rod. I'll show off some photos of the lathe when it's done. I was asked to show some photos of my vise, which I haven't posted yet, as when we visited our kids a month ago, we left our camera behind. It's coming back to us this weekend, so I'll get some shots soon. I only hope my work measures up to your rod. Beautiful job !!....................................ModocDan
By the way, Tell us about that tube and sleeve........
Re: Finished! My first bamboo build from scratch
what a very very very nice rod. Excellent job on your first rod. I was going to post pics when I got my first graphite done but it does not hold a candle to the rod you built. Excellent job!!!!!
Re: Finished! My first bamboo build from scratch
Thanks again guys. Harley, this isn't my first rod build project. I've built a number of graphite and fiberglass rods over the past couple of years and have restored a few bamboos rods as well, so I have some practice related to the finishing of the rod, but it is my first bamboo build all the way from the raw cane culm. Please post your pics too. We all want to return the favor and encourage you on your journey. And as Joe said above, it IS a journey. There is alway a "next" rod to build. 8)
Re: Finished! My first bamboo build from scratch
Whoops, forgot to respond to Modocdan's question about the rod tube. I bought it from Ron, and I think I know where he got it. He had an add about it in the last edition of the Planing Form. If you (or anyone) is interested in them, drop me a PM and I will look up the name and contact info for where you can get them. Right now the tube is too long for this rod and I am planning on cutting it down to fit it. It cost me $40, which seemed pretty reasonable.
Re: Finished! My first bamboo build from scratch
A real accomplishment Jim!! did you make the planing forms from Thomas Penrose. I have been interested for some time in bamboo, and the dark side is a little intimidating.One question that has had be baffled is there a planing form for the butt section and one for the tip, or will one form do both.
Re: Finished! My first bamboo build from scratch
Excellent job Jim!!
A fitting tribute to another rod builder from Michigan by an up and coming guy from Michigan!
Ain't blond cane GORGIOUS!
:D
Re: Finished! My first bamboo build from scratch
Hi Guys
I got to fondle this rod at the Mason Show and the photos do not do it justice. This is one nice looking rod be it a first attempt or one from a long line of rod builds. Fantastic work Jim and thanks for the tip on color preserver.
Bill
Re: Finished! My first bamboo build from scratch
Jim,
Great job. Much nicer than my first rod! You should be very proud.
Bill O.
Re: Finished! My first bamboo build from scratch
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Originally Posted by oyster
Jim,
Great job. Much nicer than my first rod! You should be very proud.
Bill O.
What a compliment coming from Bill Oyster.
Jim, taking orders yet?
Re: Finished! My first bamboo build from scratch
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Originally Posted by RS1
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Originally Posted by oyster
Jim,
Great job. Much nicer than my first rod! You should be very proud.
Bill O.
What a compliment coming from Bill Oyster.
Jim, taking orders yet?
I was thinking the same thing. It's like Chuck Yeager saying you're a good pilot.