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  1. 02-21-2009, 12:33 AM #1
    gbflytyer
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    Default just turned my first grip

    i just finished my first custom grip for an 8wt silver salmon rod

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    Very nice, and fun, huh? I have made mine with a rasp, but now I am working on at least finish sanding them with the drill lathe from this forum.
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    Pretty wild, Gary. Bet the fishies will like it too !!

    Did you build / turn the grip on the blank ??

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    yes i did but i am in the middle of building a mandrel and will do them from now on with that.
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    Hey, nice job. What did you seal it with? Pretty fun making your own stuff, isn't it?

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    u-40 cork sealer. i think this stuff works great. i use it on all of my rods

    i agree i love making stuff.
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