Beginner Rod Building

[brokentippet]

Couldn't manage to find what I was looking for in the search menu.....I would like to start building my own rods. I'd like to create and lathe my own handles and so on. I'd like to start piecing the equipment together over the next while. Time and money are not an issue, I know what I want, just not sure how to get there. I've been looking into rod building courses and equipment but seem to lack a clear direction.....any info/help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Cody.

[danhunt]

Hi Cody,

If you can find this kit it's a pretty good place to start from. http://www.flexcoat.com/products/equipment/small-business-start-up-kit/ I'd recommend this over spending the money on a power wrapper because, until you get the hang of it, the power wrapper will just let you make bigger mistakes faster. If you later want to upgrade I think there is a bigger market for entry level equipment, too. For turning cork you'll need a cork press (easily made),d a mini-lathe (or full sized, if you have it) and mandrels (search for "Andy Dear Mandrel").

[SilverDoctor]

Fishtails has a rod building course you could take. I've built about a dozen rods, don't have a lathe. Just used an electric drill.

 

[DonAndersen]

broken..

 

Here is a tool combo from Mdhole http://www.mudhole.com/Rod-Building/CRB-Tools-Equipment/CRB-Ultimate-Tool-Pack-110-Volt

 

As far as lathes. Lots of choices. Here is one used by some bamboo builders. http://www.sherline.com/4400pg.htm

 

And here is a CDN supplier of everything you might need http://www.rodbuildersupplies.com

 

Lots of tutorials on the net.

 

Have fun,

 

 

Don

[Nachako]

Hi Cody,

If you can find this kit it's a pretty good place to start from. http://www.flexcoat.com/products/equipment/small-business-start-up-kit/%C2%A0]http://www.flexcoat.com/products/equipment/small-business-start-up-kit/ [/url] I'd recommend this over spending the money on a power wrapper because, until you get the hang of it, the power wrapper will just let you make bigger mistakes faster. If you later want to upgrade I think there is a bigger market for entry level equipment, too. For turning cork you'll need a cork press (easily made),d a mini-lathe (or full sized, if you have it) and mandrels (search for "Andy Dear Mandrel").

X2

When your starting out it is almost like tying a new fly ( I never like the first couple )

It takes time and is a learned craft so take it slow and enjoy.

Every new Rod will probably be better than the last.

[Chocdogs]

Wayne at Fish tales is great. AS many have mentioned practice makes perfection they all work but some just look prettier than the first one you built. I built my own wrapper form looking over several designs. Cork presses are very easy to make and there a several DYI homemade lathes from drills if a guy wants. the cork cutters are easy to use and gives a guy limitless options for handles to have a one of a kind handle. It is addicting and a lot of fun. Hell I even built myself a couple of ice fishing rods for fun.