A refurbished Dorset
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A refurbished Dorset
My xmas holiday project was an FT Williams Dorset rod bought from the last Redditch fair.
I debated if I needed another but they are such good rods and encouraged by my companion on the day, Mr Bob Brookes, I handed over the cash and I became its new custodian.
We sat in the coffee bar with Wal and discussed its renovation. On the way home I thought that as my other Dorset had high bells rings, I would put bridge rings on this one so I had dedicated float and ledger rods for barbel, chub, and tench fishing.
I also decided that I wouldn't follow the FTW style of whipping as its not to my taste and I would dispense with the green alloy reel bands butt cap and winding check.
I also decided to replace the handle as some of the corks where the reel sits were looking a little dubious. I replaced the plain butt cap with a threaded one which will accept one of Wal's handle extensions.
So here it is, a Dorset with a difference!
I debated if I needed another but they are such good rods and encouraged by my companion on the day, Mr Bob Brookes, I handed over the cash and I became its new custodian.
We sat in the coffee bar with Wal and discussed its renovation. On the way home I thought that as my other Dorset had high bells rings, I would put bridge rings on this one so I had dedicated float and ledger rods for barbel, chub, and tench fishing.
I also decided that I wouldn't follow the FTW style of whipping as its not to my taste and I would dispense with the green alloy reel bands butt cap and winding check.
I also decided to replace the handle as some of the corks where the reel sits were looking a little dubious. I replaced the plain butt cap with a threaded one which will accept one of Wal's handle extensions.
So here it is, a Dorset with a difference!
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Re: A refurbished Dorset
Excellent!
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Re: A refurbished Dorset
I love it Jeremy and look forward to seeing it in action in the summer. You are getting quite good at this renovation lark!
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Re: A refurbished Dorset
Very nice Jeremy, I do think that Burgundy whipping on pale cane looks very classy indeed .
I have a MkIV that will be having a rebuild when I can get around to it, using the same colour scheme.
David
I have a MkIV that will be having a rebuild when I can get around to it, using the same colour scheme.
David
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Re: A refurbished Dorset
Very nicely done
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Re: A refurbished Dorset
Lovely job well done
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Re: A refurbished Dorset
That looks lovely.
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Re: A refurbished Dorset
A lovely job, well done!
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Re: A refurbished Dorset
Excellent, well done
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Re: A refurbished Dorset
Jeremy you have mastered this rod restoration lark, long may it continue for you