chapmans 500 in need of some restoration

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chapmans 500 in need of some restoration

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any one looking for a restoration project? .work needed is as follows,top section male ferrule loose just needs regluing and top section needs to be straitened up with a light steaming.all rings have been resilked,bottom section is in fine condition ,as is the gold oval badge, cork butt section and ferrule in good condition.the rod then just wants a top coat of varnish.id rather sell it here than e bay as i know its going to a good home here ,pm if interested, chubman.

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PM sent, Sir.
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Uhum, what was it you said the other day Ashbycut Sir? :Confused:

God never did make a more calm, quiet, innocent recreation than angling.

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Kingfisher wrote:Uhum, what was it you said the other day Ashbycut Sir? :Confused:
SH !!! :Wink:
"Beside the water I discovered (or maybe rediscovered) the quiet. The sort of quiet that allows one to be woven into the tapestry of nature instead of merely standing next to it." Estaban.

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AshbyCut wrote:
Kingfisher wrote:Uhum, what was it you said the other day Ashbycut Sir? :Confused:
SH !!! :Wink:

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

God never did make a more calm, quiet, innocent recreation than angling.

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Come on guys. You shouldn't make fun of such a serious addiction. :Chuckle:

I'm sure it will be lovely, AC.
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better hurry up lads,my chapmans 500 up for grabs will have its ferrules and rings and corks removed and the cane made into bank sticks if no ones interested in buying it soon,chubman.

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I sent a PM at 21.10 yesterday, Sir.
"Beside the water I discovered (or maybe rediscovered) the quiet. The sort of quiet that allows one to be woven into the tapestry of nature instead of merely standing next to it." Estaban.

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OOPS ... sorry ... just realised my error !!! Please ignore, Sir.
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I'm confused. :Confused:

is the rod still available Chubman?

God never did make a more calm, quiet, innocent recreation than angling.

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