Chapman 500 ring sizes update
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Chapman 500 ring sizes update
Here's some pics of the ring sizes I settled on for the Chapman 500 I recently converted to deluxe spec.
The butt ring measures 22nm o/s dia and 12.5mm i/s dia. It seems an appropriate size for the rod and I believe the same dimensions as fitted originally to the deluxe version. The inters are new old stock and sized according to Chapmand website.
The rod handles beautifully, light and well balanced. What an absolute delight these rods are!
Just need to wait for the varnish to harden sufficiently before I take the high gloss of it.
The butt ring measures 22nm o/s dia and 12.5mm i/s dia. It seems an appropriate size for the rod and I believe the same dimensions as fitted originally to the deluxe version. The inters are new old stock and sized according to Chapmand website.
The rod handles beautifully, light and well balanced. What an absolute delight these rods are!
Just need to wait for the varnish to harden sufficiently before I take the high gloss of it.
"Oh for want of rod and line I'd fish this stream serene, sublime".
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Re: Chapman 500 ring sizes update
To me that looks so much the better for the build Jeremy , I find standard Chapmans quite a boring rod to look at , but you have transformed it into a far better looking rod for the collection.
Well done , may we see the finished product when you have “knocked the shine back “
David
Well done , may we see the finished product when you have “knocked the shine back “
David
Hurrumph....... whatever happened to Handlines ?
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Re: Chapman 500 ring sizes update
Really nice job, Jeremy.
I must say that you've done well to have the Chapman label/decal/transfer in such good nick.
None of my "Gold Label" Chapman rods have one as good as yours.
Mike
I must say that you've done well to have the Chapman label/decal/transfer in such good nick.
None of my "Gold Label" Chapman rods have one as good as yours.
Mike
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Re: Chapman 500 ring sizes update
Lovely looking rod, Jeremy. Will you move it on or is this a keeper.
Wal.
Wal.
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Re: Chapman 500 ring sizes update
Very much a keeper WalWallys-Cast wrote: ↑Fri Jul 23, 2021 8:13 am Lovely looking rod, Jeremy. Will you move it on or is this a keeper.
Wal.
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Re: Chapman 500 ring sizes update
Ha ha!! I've heard that one before!! Nice job Jeremy!
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Re: Chapman 500 ring sizes update
I know, I know...but when you see it and waggle it you will understand my reasoning
Might sell the other one though....
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Re: Chapman 500 ring sizes update
What a beauty
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Re: Chapman 500 ring sizes update
Here you go David.Old Man River wrote: ↑Thu Jul 22, 2021 7:45 pm To me that looks so much the better for the build Jeremy , I find standard Chapmans quite a boring rod to look at , but you have transformed it into a far better looking rod for the collection.
Well done , may we see the finished product when you have “knocked the shine back “
David
It's quite difficult to photograph but I think this is a fair representation of the degree of lustre following my efforts to take the "flash" off the newly applied varnish.
"Oh for want of rod and line I'd fish this stream serene, sublime".
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Re: Chapman 500 ring sizes update
Looks really nice JC. A nice ‘sleeper rod’ for a carp when next crucian fishing perhaps?
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