Is there a source for learning how to restore bamboo flyrods?
restoring bamboo flyrods
Is there a source for learning how to restore bamboo flyrods?
Yep , right here on FAOL. There's a wealth of information in the great people right here on the board. I also got into refinishing old boo's , " there's a big differance between restoring and refinishing" and have learned more from the people here than anywhere else. Theres ton's of older thread's full of great info if you do a little digging or otherwise just ask a question. I know some of the builder's out there would be willing to help all they can. Good luck and welcome to the board.
Last edited by texfly; 06-08-2010 at 03:35 PM.
The most active site is clarksclassicflyrodforum.
I guess what I need to do is to refinish and rewrap the rod. I don't know where to start and don't want to damage the bamboo . Do I sand th old finish off? Any advise will be appreciated. Thanks!
Tish,
There are a lot of different techniques to refinish. but the one you don't want to do is sand.
shoot me a PM and I'll help walk you through it.
I've restored and refinished, there is a difference, a ton of cane.
The only things we permanently keep, are those we give away-Waite Philips
Go to Walmart and get Citrus finish remover. Scrape it off with an old credit card, wipe down with denatured alcohol and your ready to refinish.
Pick up a copy of Michael Sinclair's Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook.
When you can arrange your affairs to go fishing, forget all the signs, homilies, advice and folklore. JUST GO.
I second bobbyg's suggestion. I use 3M "Safest Stripper". Does not burn the skin like most other paint/varnish removers.
aged sage
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