How-To Install A Cork Handle Assembly | Rod Building 101
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Learn step by step how to ream and install your cork fishing grips on your custom rod!
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Step 2 - Cork Full Grip Handle Assembly
Now we can go over how to install your handle assembly.
The first thing is to decide is what type of fishing rod you are going to build, either spinning or casting. Then from there, you have a couple of options, one being the material.
The two most popular handle grip materials are cork and EVA.
Then you must decide on the rear grip, full or the split rear grip and that’s pretty much it for the options.
Once you have made the decisions, there are a couple of key pieces of equipment that you’d need to get the job done.
The first being a reamer. The reamer is going to increase the diameter of the grip so that they can be mounted on the rod blank.
When there is a good amount of material to move before the handle will fit on the blank, you may want to consider using an Extreme reamer by CRB. These are tapered reamers that mimic the rod blank taper, and are designed to remove material fast.
If there is not much material to remove, or you just require finishes touches after using the Extreme reamer, then a grit reamer may be the tool to use.
The grit reamer may also be best suited for rod blanks that do not have much of a taper – like a fly rod.
The second next thing you will need for the handle assembly is some form of epoxy like ProPaste from ProProducts, which is a 50/50 epoxy mix, as well as something to mix the epoxy in, and a couple of stir sticks and you’re ready to go.
Building the handle
The first step to building your handle is going to be the layout of components.
To do this, you will need to make a mark on the rod black where each individual component ends.
This essentially creates a road map for us to use later when we’re ready to install the rear grip, the reel seat and the fore grip.
For a full grip portion, we are going to make a mark on the top of the rear grip, the top of the reel seat and the top of the fore grip.
For a split grip section, we will be a mark on at the top of the fighting butt, at the rear of the rear grip, the back of the reel seat, the front of the reel seat and the front of the fore grip.
These markings create a roadmap we will refer to as we build the handle assembly.
Start handle assembly
One of the first things that you want to do is to see where you are and how much cork that you need to remove.
The best way to do this is to slide the handle down the rod blank as far as it can comfortably go.
TIP: You never want to force cork down the taper of the rod blank. The material is a natural material and it may crack or split if forced.
Now use your reamer and start removing the cork material until your grip slides into place on the rod blank (referencing the mark we made earlier on our roadmap).
Remember to start at the back end of your grip to simulate the taper of the rod blank.
With Extreme reamers you start by twisting the reamer allowing it to bore into the cork, and material will be removed. With grit reamers, you want to move the reamer up and down as you slowly turn the grip (so you don’t over-ream one side).
Do a little at a time to make sure you get the exact fit you are looking for.
TIP: The one thing you don’t want to do is over-ream, it is a little harder to recover from. So be sure to ream a little and check often until you get the right fit. You also want to tap out the dust each time you check the fit so that you don’t have dust mixing with the epoxy. Some like to use condensed air to blow out the particles.
Repeat this reaming process until the grip slides down the rod blank to the desired mark we made earlier. We are ready to go on the next stage, which is to epoxy the rear grip.
For more information on this video, click here: https://blog.mudhole.com/top-5-reamin...
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Shop Handles and Grips here: http://www.mudhole.com/Components-Rod...
Browse CRB Reamers now: http://www.mudhole.com/Extreme-Reamer
Or, try our Reamer Set of 4: http://www.mudhole.com/Extreme-Reamer...
Step 2 - Cork Full Grip Handle Assembly
Now we can go over how to install your handle assembly.
The first thing is to decide is what type of fishing rod you are going to build, either spinning or casting. Then from there, you have a couple of options, one being the material.
The two most popular handle grip materials are cork and EVA.
Then you must decide on the rear grip, full or the split rear grip and that’s pretty much it for the options.
Once you have made the decisions, there are a couple of key pieces of equipment that you’d need to get the job done.
The first being a reamer. The reamer is going to increase the diameter of the grip so that they can be mounted on the rod blank.
When there is a good amount of material to move before the handle will fit on the blank, you may want to consider using an Extreme reamer by CRB. These are tapered reamers that mimic the rod blank taper, and are designed to remove material fast.
If there is not much material to remove, or you just require finishes touches after using the Extreme reamer, then a grit reamer may be the tool to use.
The grit reamer may also be best suited for rod blanks that do not have much of a taper – like a fly rod.
The second next thing you will need for the handle assembly is some form of epoxy like ProPaste from ProProducts, which is a 50/50 epoxy mix, as well as something to mix the epoxy in, and a couple of stir sticks and you’re ready to go.
Building the handle
The first step to building your handle is going to be the layout of components.
To do this, you will need to make a mark on the rod black where each individual component ends.
This essentially creates a road map for us to use later when we’re ready to install the rear grip, the reel seat and the fore grip.
For a full grip portion, we are going to make a mark on the top of the rear grip, the top of the reel seat and the top of the fore grip.
For a split grip section, we will be a mark on at the top of the fighting butt, at the rear of the rear grip, the back of the reel seat, the front of the reel seat and the front of the fore grip.
These markings create a roadmap we will refer to as we build the handle assembly.
Start handle assembly
One of the first things that you want to do is to see where you are and how much cork that you need to remove.
The best way to do this is to slide the handle down the rod blank as far as it can comfortably go.
TIP: You never want to force cork down the taper of the rod blank. The material is a natural material and it may crack or split if forced.
Now use your reamer and start removing the cork material until your grip slides into place on the rod blank (referencing the mark we made earlier on our roadmap).
Remember to start at the back end of your grip to simulate the taper of the rod blank.
With Extreme reamers you start by twisting the reamer allowing it to bore into the cork, and material will be removed. With grit reamers, you want to move the reamer up and down as you slowly turn the grip (so you don’t over-ream one side).
Do a little at a time to make sure you get the exact fit you are looking for.
TIP: The one thing you don’t want to do is over-ream, it is a little harder to recover from. So be sure to ream a little and check often until you get the right fit. You also want to tap out the dust each time you check the fit so that you don’t have dust mixing with the epoxy. Some like to use condensed air to blow out the particles.
Repeat this reaming process until the grip slides down the rod blank to the desired mark we made earlier. We are ready to go on the next stage, which is to epoxy the rear grip.
For more information on this video, click here: https://blog.mudhole.com/top-5-reamin...
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FOLLOW US:
Website: http://www.mudhole.com/
Facebook: Facebook: mudhole
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Click Here: http://blog.mudhole.com/
SIGN UP FOR A LOCAL CLASS:
Rod Building Classes: http://www.mudhole.com/Mud-Hole-Speci...
CONTACT US:
MUD HOLE CUSTOM TACKLE, INC.
400 Kane Court
Oviedo, FL 32765
Local Telephone: (407) 447-7637
Toll-Free: (866) 790-7637
International Fax: (407) 447-7640
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