EvanT123 Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 On a spinning rod I love a tennesee grip here's how I build one. Glue some corks rings up on some 1/4in all thread. All buttered up. Tighten with washers and wing nuts and wipe off excesse glue. Turn down on the lathe; it makes quick work of cork. Rubberized cork takes alittle work. In the dungeon; reaming with a round file in another drill. Ream and check fit then ream again. Note my gf missed this and took s pic for me with an old practice grip. Didn't get pictures but mark off the blank where you want handles and cost with 2 part epoxy and again wipe off excess. Ready for a reel. Thanks for looking. 2 Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Looks good. A couple rings of burl or composite where the reel will sit may reduce wear. Just a thought. For anyone that will use slip rings, The grip gets spilt and glued after rings are installed. Leave a swell on each end so the rings don't slip off. Quote
Super User Munkin Posted February 11, 2015 Super User Posted February 11, 2015 Doesn't the cork get glued to the metal rod? Allen Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 The teflon tape acts as a release agent. Also, the cork needs to dry on the inside as well so the mandrel gets pulled out before it's set. Quote
EvanT123 Posted April 13, 2015 Author Posted April 13, 2015 Figured I'd update the completed rod. Rainshadow RX7 781 spin jig blank. For a light power this blank has some power in the butt. I'm going to use it for a variety of light weight lures. The all important balance point. Stainless k series alconites with 4.5 runners Handle taped up Please pardon my feet lol. Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted April 13, 2015 Super User Posted April 13, 2015 I call my shop the dungeon too! 1 Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 x3 on the dungeon and call my wife the dragon...never to her face though. Kidding, she's great and tolerates a lot that I suspect other's would not. 1 Quote
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