Some reference books and web sites that I find useful...
http://www.amazon.com/masters-guide-.../dp/0811703525 Finding a copy of this in my local library is what got me started. An excellent reference but written from the perspective of an trained engineer and master machinist , it is a little heavy on math. After reading this a second time I wasn't quite sure if my skills were up to the task.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1592288375/ref=rdr_ext_tmb This is fine book has all aspects of rodbuilding from start to finish. Much more accesable to the 'hobby builder' than the highly technical Garrison book. The detailed step by step instructions gave me the confidence I could do it.
http://www.bamboorodmaking.com/html/tips.html A collection of tips, techniques and tutorials gleened from a now defunct rodmakers list server site. A great wealth of information if your willing to poke around the somewhat awkward format.
http://www.hexrod.net/Tapers/drtaper...idge_75_4.html Here is the taper I used for my first PMQ. Based on the Paul Young Midge taper, converted to a 2 strip quad by Tom Smithwick in an article written for the plannin Form newsletter. It is a 6'3 2 peice 4wt, but handles a 3wt or 5wt line as well. This has become my favorite 4 wt rod for dry flies on small streams.
http://powerfibers.com/ An online magizine for bamboo rodmakers. Current issue can be downloaded for free. Back issues are available on CD for a price.
http://www.thomaspenrose.com/ A rod makers web site with many useful articles. Includes a good tutorial on building your own metal forms.
http://home1.gte.net/vzn05zew/rodbuild/Forms/form.html Article on building your own wooden forms, also composite forms using wood, aluminum or solid surface countertop material
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