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Re: "The Dorset"
Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 10:54 pm
by Loop Erimder
ljm183 wrote:loop erimder wrote:I saw that one, there was another one went for 26.99 I think needed a refurb
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-ftw-d ... 2c656a23a4
I had a bid on that one ,
J.T i was watching the one you won but i did,nt like the look of the middle section it did,nt look right to me, i hope i,m wrong and the rods OK :thumb:
yeah thats the fella I started at 19.99, and it increase last half hour i thinks, thought i was gonna bag a bargain
Re: "The Dorset"
Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 6:25 am
by J.T
Hopefully it's ok, may just need some tlc.
Re: "The Dorset"
Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 7:19 am
by St.John
J.T wrote:Hopefully it's ok, may just need some tlc.
That's part of the fun though!
Re: "The Dorset"
Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 1:46 pm
by J.T
Dorset arrived and while it does need some work the cane appears to be ok.
Mostly just the varnish pealing off, I am going to keep it for Winter and have a crack at a bit of restoration work myself. :thumb:
Re: "The Dorset"
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 1:06 am
by RicGough
ljm183 wrote:loop erimder wrote:I saw that one, there was another one went for 26.99 I think needed a refurb
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-ftw-d ... 2c656a23a4
I had a bid on that one ,
J.T i was watching the one you won but i did,nt like the look of the middle section it did,nt look right to me, i hope i,m wrong and the rods OK :thumb:
I bought this rod.
The mid section is fine. All rings were rusty, the butt ferrule beyond repair and the handle shot.
It is now stripped, with new shives fitted. Replacement guides and ferrules bought from H&H.
The biggest problem has been finding the green and red twist bindings. Have gone for light green silk frim olivers with scarlet tippings and intermediates.
Will post photo's as the rod progresses.
Re: "The Dorset"
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 6:11 am
by J.T
Look forward to seeing it ricgough.
Re: "The Dorset"
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 12:53 am
by RicGough
Progress has been slow of late but the rod is completely stripped, the handle shaped, winch fittings in place and ferrules fitted.
Rings and thread are sourced, light green and red, amber agate tip and butt high bells.
Then the sacry bit - varnishing.
Re: "The Dorset"
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 12:59 am
by RicGough
To be fair, this is a better photo - shadows at the top fluted bit dont really do the handle many favours in the last one.
Not perfect, but I'm happy as a first attempt and feels silky smooth in the hand.
Re: "The Dorset"
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 8:02 pm
by RicGough
Whippings going on - what excitement!
Re: "The Dorset"
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:26 pm
by J.T
Looking great sir, can't wait to see the finished rod.