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Spey handle cork overhang
Posted by: Matt Bregartner (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: September 30, 2015 02:40PM

Regarding the bottom handle, how far does your cork overhang the end of the blank? Partially into a 1/2 ring, or a full 1/2 ring? Or something completely different?

And with that last ring, do you use a solid ring and turn it to shape with the opposite end of the blank in the chuck (seems risky), or do you use a cork plug?

Does anyone have a lead on rubberized cork plugs? .5"x.5". I can find regular cork ones but would prefer rubberized. I know I can buy plug cutters and cut them out, but would prefer if I could buy a bunch premade.

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Re: Spey handle cork overhang
Posted by: Herb Ladenheim (---.lightspeed.wepbfl.sbcglobal.net)
Date: September 30, 2015 03:06PM

Matt,
I always use hole-free rubberized cork for my TH rods. It is tougher than EVA. I actually use both products on my fly rods. But only rubberized cork on TH rods.

Not a problem at all turning from the male ferrule on a multi-piece fly rod. Especially if it is 4 pieces.
Email me for instx on how to do it safely.
Herb
Distrib. CTS blanks

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Re: Spey handle cork overhang
Posted by: P. Wayne Hart (---.cpe.citywest.ca)
Date: October 01, 2015 05:49PM

As Herb stated, I always use a hole-free rubberized cork for the two handed rods. I've tried several other products (even Moose antler) and this is the best solution.

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