Gilbert wrote: ↑Wed Jul 20, 2022 8:46 pm
OldRod wrote: ↑Wed Jul 20, 2022 2:04 pm
Hi Gilbert. Where WAS the copper wire on your 500?
it was above the male butt ferrule , and on the female sides of the others + the lower leg of the butt ring. .
it was only the second cane rod i did . i wanted to move the butt ring to accommodate a 7 ring pattern, and in my ignorance decided that old fashioned wire had to go . my education has progressed somewhat since then.
it has some medium nasty black stain which further reduced my enthusiasm for keeping authenticity.
now of course i know it is a very early rod . pre gold label , and a very fine bit of cane - stains not withstanding.
i will change the wraps back to to the original green , and omit the inters , but keep the 7 ring format which works very well. and reinstate the copper wraps as they were originally .i will also stain the blank a few shades darker which will make the staining a little less obvious . i won't attempt to remove them as they are part of the rods' history.
as for the rod itself it behaves much more like a baby MKIV than an Avon . it;s a nice thing and perfect for a swingtip.
G
Thanks for that information Gilbert. I was completely unaware that copper wire was used anywhere on any rod, but I am far from being knowledgeable on such matters.
I refurbished a 500 (with kind help with information from John Chapman) to deluxe specification in respect of the rings and spacing, and had a similar problem with the staining from the old rings, especially as I was changing the ring spacing.
After much investigation, and largely unsuccessful voodoo-like practices with oxalic acid etc., I decided to embrace the staining as part of the rod's character.
I am sure it would fail any examination by esteemed TFFers, as the logo and whipping near the handle is nothing like the original, and my handiwork is definitely amateurish, but I am for the most part happy with it. I find it a lovely rod to use.
I would very much like to see photos of your completed rod, especially the details of the copper wire.
Best wishes
Keith