I’ve done them that way. The more I built the less I did.I found the minimal approach suited me better.. especially with fly rods. Lighter over all. Bob
The cork I’m using let’s the blank work it’s way loose after a few minutes of turning. Bob
I have no clue what you guys are talking about but sure looks nice 👍
Progress picsWinding checks Eye replacements and ferrulesFerrules, tip tops and first eyes on the midge rod ( bottom) the new stripping guide is slightly larger than the old.Midge rod tip section in process. 5 more eyes and the tip top to wrap.Coming along nicely.Rg
There’s a pretty good list of Orvis bamboo rods by serial number online. Although yours don’t actually appear on the list, the serial numbers fall into specific time frames.Orvis could probably come up with a tip section for the Battenkill. Lord knows what it would cost.Looked at the Shooting Star this morning and it’s done except for the butt cap. The aluminum cap that was on it is pretty much destroyed with corrosion. I’d like to replace it with a cap I can turn on the lathe. I have some exotics I could use that would look pretty nice. Maybe some Mopane or Brazilian Ebony.3 more eyes and the tip top left on the Midge Rod. When all the eyes are set on both rods I’ll give them a final coat of varnish.I’ve really enjoyed working on these rods. I get pretty lost in the project. Kind of like fly fishing itself.A couple of weeks ago my Son informed me that he wants to learn to fly fish and spend some time on the stream with me. We’ve fished some together but, he’s never really gotten the bug till now. Helping him learn to fish and tie flies will be priceless. It’ll be good to know where all my stuff will be going when I slip these earthly ties.Bob