New Year's Rod

[bgreer]

I didn't have to do a lot of prep work to the blank.
One thing to keep in mind, any time when sanding a bamboo blank, use some sort of sanding block.
That will keep the sandpaper smooth on the flat. It will keep your corners sharp and your "flats" flat.

[herefishy]

Thanks for all the good info.

[Lotech]

Beautiful stick. I love that red agate stripper.