Five years ago I stopped making hexes. I did all the conversion math (a considerable job) converting form measurements from Hex to Quad. All I have been making in Bamboo for 5 years has been Quads. Why?
After casting and fishing quads I feel they suit me better than any hex I have cast. Yes, they are more difficult to plane because of the additional work back & forth in the forms. I built myself a power planer which does make things a bit easier. I am presently making myself a Don Anderson, 7'9", 5 wt, 2 pc quad which was the first hex boo I made 11 years ago. Love that rod so am really looking foreword to completing my New Quad. It should be a lil power house!
I even make my own N/S quad ferrules. (more fun)

Anyone wanting/needing info on the math conversion from hex to quad, e-mail me and I will share.

It's all about having fun and catching fish.

Denny
denny@conranch.com
509-999-7472