Well after dealing with my moisture issue and relocating the rod to finish curing it looks good...I'm going to give it another week....but managed to do a little work on it and take a few pics.....

I did some work on the cork to get rid of the sharp edge going toward the winding check....I rounded the edge....I might do more but I like the look of the rounding better.


Here is my stripping guide...I had to rewrap one of the sides as a result of hitting a thread during sanding ( I know I know...you told me not to) anyways I like how the new wrap came out


What's left? After another week to cure, light sanding 2000 grit, polish and wax rod...let dry and I'll be ready to go come springtime. I'll post finished pics when rod is ready to go.