The Roach

[Nobby]

Oh dear. At least you spotted it now.

Anything here appeal?:




http://www.tacklebox.co.uk/rod-building ... butt-caps/

[Loop Erimder]

I refer to the comment I made some time ago..... 'Rather you than me' Well done Mark keep at it fella

[MGs]

Oh dear. At least you spotted it now.

Anything here appeal?:
http://www.tacklebox.co.uk/rod-building ... butt-caps/

Nobby

I did a search which took me direct to the Century, which is way too big. I didn't see that they did others, so thanks for pointing it out.
The only one with a suitable insert is this
http://www.tacklebox.co.uk/rod-building ... t-cap.html
I think it would still require some work, as the outer diameter is quite large. I'll go for one and see what it is like when it arrives.

[SeanM]

Good luck! Sounds like you will need it.

I've used Gorilla glue to repair delamination in the tip section of a MARCO Test. Since finishing the rod I've had several decent barbel on it and the tip is still OK.

[MGs]

Not having much luck. The rod is taking shape. I went to whip the ferrules, winding check and logo surround, with what I thought was a fairly full spool of Gudebrod A black. Only to find that it doesn't have enough on it to finish the rings. A quick squint at Guides n Blanks, H&H and Rod Rings and Things proved, as someone pointed out earlier, that the postage cost is prohibitive on smaller orders.
I have used Piper's silk on floats, in the fine grade. So I decided to give them a try. Success. 75m of black 90/2, only £2 with £1 postage.
Unless I hit any more snags, I should get the thing finished at under £40

[AshbyCut]

Unless I hit any more snags, I should get the thing finished at under £40

A real bargain at that price, Sir ... I almost wish I'd bid now !!! (teasing )

[MGs]

Coming along (with some help from other members).

Thanks to Nobby for his tip off, a new stainless steel button fitted. A perfect fit for diameter. I had to cut about 1/2" off the insert but no real issues. This is domed and the original is flat but needs must.


Also, with thanks to Catfish.017 who has supplied a couple of sets of bent wire rod rings, still on the original cards. Seems a shame to use them.

[Nobby]

Well, Ill be....original rings on cards!

I think you'll have to use 'em MGs...it's that or go for 408s from H&H.

[MGs]

Use it is. Because these fit on the sides of the blank instead of on top of it, I have had to do a bit of fettling to get them to fit snug to the flats of the cane. Just given them a once over with Hydrate 80, just in case there are any small rust spots. As soon as that is dry I'll start whipping

[AshbyCut]

Coming along nicely, Sir. Well done.