Tadpole Overkill

[Kaboom1]

Here is what I started with....





And here are the parts before they are blackened



You can make 2 slip rings or 1 cap from each fitting. You nee to increase the ID on the fitting. I did this on my lathe. I soldered a piece of brass on the rear to plug the hole in the fitting. You could us antler, bone or even a coin.

Brad

[pszy22]

Very nice, thanks for the great pics. Those come out very nice indeed.

[JohnScott]

Nicely done, Brad. Great to see that kind of creativity and craftmanship in rod building !!

John

[Kaboom1]

Nicely done, Brad. Great to see that kind of creativity and craftmanship in rod building !!

John

John

Thanks for the kind words.

I am CHEAP. I figure if I can make it for less than half the price of buying it, AND have the satisfaction of making it myself, AND ending up with something that actually works...PRICELESS!

Brad

[modocdan]

Nice work, Brad..... I too like to build my own stuff....... where can I find more info about rattan grips ? They have a great look, and I'd like to do some of 'em......Dan

[Kaboom1]

Nice work, Brad..... I too like to build my own stuff....... where can I find more info about rattan grips ? They have a great look, and I'd like to do some of 'em......Dan

Dan
Here you go...

Brad


http://cyruskemp.com/ez/Rattan%20Grip.pdf

[modocdan]

Thanks, Brad........I'm on it. ....Dan