Peter Stone Ledgerstrike
Re: Peter Stone ledgerstrike
Very important that you use the pliers (I prefer grips) on the end that has the cane in it. I know it's obvious (to some, at least) but use them at the other end and you'll undoubtedly ruin the ferrul.
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Re: Peter Stone ledgerstrike
Is the ferrule loose on the cane or on the metal-to-metal joint with the counter/male ferrule? Hot-melt (glue-gun) glue gives a safe, reversible means of re-seating a ferrule in the former case; in the latter, various bodges are available, but replacement is the safest long-term solution.
Polyurethane varnish is fine, it stretches before it cracks, comes off well enough when you need it to, and imparts a golden glow, which works well with cane and some, but not all, whipping colours.
Chapman's, who built it, are still in business, and if you want to get it absolutely right, it would be a good idea to let them have a look.
Polyurethane varnish is fine, it stretches before it cracks, comes off well enough when you need it to, and imparts a golden glow, which works well with cane and some, but not all, whipping colours.
Chapman's, who built it, are still in business, and if you want to get it absolutely right, it would be a good idea to let them have a look.
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Re: Peter Stone ledgerstrike
I certainly consider a visit to Chapmans if they are near to you in Ware, Herts.
They've got a bunch of specialy made-up wooden clamps for pulling ferrules off.
You should be able to hold the various metal to cane or metal to metal joints lightly with your fingertips and waggle the rod to determine what is loose on what.
Ronseal Outdoor Varnish, though rather darkly coloured, does just what it says on the tin
They've got a bunch of specialy made-up wooden clamps for pulling ferrules off.
You should be able to hold the various metal to cane or metal to metal joints lightly with your fingertips and waggle the rod to determine what is loose on what.
Ronseal Outdoor Varnish, though rather darkly coloured, does just what it says on the tin
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Re: Peter Stone ledgerstrike
For varnishing Rustins yacht varnish is outstanding.
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Re: Peter Stone ledgerstrike
You'll find them very accommodating, for sure. And good luck with fixing what is a lovely rod; a new ferrule and it'll give you another fifty years without a murmur. :thumb:STEVEC wrote:Many thanks for the info it does appear to be wear on the ferrule. Will give Chapmans a ring.
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Re: Peter Stone ledgerstrike
When was that picture taken Vole.....I know its you coz I recogonise the left handed RapidexVole wrote:Is the ferrule loose on the cane or on the metal-to-metal joint with the counter/male ferrule? Hot-melt (glue-gun) glue gives a safe, reversible means of re-seating a ferrule in the former case; in the latter, various bodges are available, but replacement is the safest long-term solution.
Polyurethane varnish is fine, it stretches before it cracks, comes off well enough when you need it to, and imparts a golden glow, which works well with cane and some, but not all, whipping colours.
Chapman's, who built it, are still in business, and if you want to get it absolutely right, it would be a good idea to let them have a look.
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Re: Peter Stone ledgerstrike
Ryan Burns sold a new Legerstrike made to Chapmans tapers on ebay recently.
Looked a superb rod.
Looked a superb rod.
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Re: Peter Stone ledgerstrike
Hi, John; 1969 or 70, I think. Before the beard and balditude... just.
I still use the Rapidex, but the Taperflash is mothballed in the loft.
I still use the Rapidex, but the Taperflash is mothballed in the loft.
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Re: Peter Stone ledgerstrike
Thought I recognised it from when you were fishing the Millpool at Broxbourne.
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Re: Peter Stone ledgerstrike
Bought new, Five Guineas, 1968 or 9. How scary; I have had that reel for at least 43 years!
Good value, though.
Good value, though.
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