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"The Rushden"

Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:05 pm
by Ljm183
I have another F T Williams rod called the rushden as mentioned in another post , it,s 13 foot long, three piece cane and split cane, needs a bit of work, ie new rings and re-varnish, photo,s to follow

Re: "The Rushden"

Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:57 pm
by J.T
Looking forward to seeing it ljm. :thumb:

Re: "The Rushden"

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:46 pm
by Ljm183
Original photo of the Rushden
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The rod,s now stripped of varnish and the rings removed

Butt section whipped and a new butt ring fitted

photo below show,s i have decided to change the color and design of the whipping, mainly because i only have one spool of red.
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Middle section whipped and ringed

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Tip section and varnish to follow

Re: "The Rushden"

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:11 pm
by J.T
Looking good ljm. :thumb:

Re: "The Rushden"

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:26 pm
by Mark
:thumb:

Re: "The Rushden"

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 1:17 pm
by The Sweetcorn Kid
Lovely!!

Re: "The Rushden"

Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:42 am
by Ljm183
Test on DIAMOND SHEEN Whipping Varnish and COAT-X FISHING ROD VARNISH (one coat)

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Re: "The Rushden"

Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:43 am
by The Sweetcorn Kid
Now that does look impressive!!!

Re: "The Rushden"

Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:45 am
by Mark
Very nice :thumb:

Re: "The Rushden"

Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:51 am
by J.T
Looking great ljm. :thumb: