New spinning rod build.

I have been commissioned, by a member of the boards, to build a rod. I thought it would be cool to post a photo journal of the progress of the build (with his permission, of course), from parts to finished rod.

Blank: Bing SHX SJ-843 (American Tackle Classic ACSJ843) 7'-0" 1pc., Medium-Heavy/Fast, 8-15#, 3/16-3/4oz.
Guides: Fuji Alconite (black)
Reel Seat: American Tackle Aero
Hook Keep: Swampland Tackle Carolina/Dropshot (Kistler style)
Grips: Lamar Exotic Burl


Parts


boring the cork rings


cutting the checkerboard inlays


checkerboard inlay before gluing & clamping

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really cool thread

So, is this the member of the yr rod? Jim is keeping us in suspense, I like that new banner BTW, i was waiting and waiting for it to turn and say BUGPAC... lol Well thats just a joke, I know that...

That little Click here wasn't there when i posted now...

Looks like it's going to be a Very Nice rod! =D>

Wow ...That is gonna be awesome I'll certainly put it to good use.....JIGGY

checkerboard inlays just out of the clamp


grip on turning mandrel in cork clamp

Nice step-by-step pics! What type of glue do you use for the cork? Seems it would have to be waterproof, and very durable to hold all of the pieces together.

I use Titebond III. It's waterproof, but very corrosive. I have to get the cork off the mandrel as soon as the glue sets up or rust starts forming in a couple hours.

Titebond III is good stuff! I used it when I put in a laminate floor last year.

=D> =D> Congrats Jiggy, nice looking rod.

Doug

Good looking rod.

that looks awsome, like seeing the step by step..

nice step by step. could use this for in the future.

I wanted to do some work on the rod today, but my photographer (the wife) was at work. I ended up doing the work, but I don't have any work in progress shots.

This is the rough grip prior to rasping, filing and sanding.


This is the finished grip after much rasping, some filing and finish sanding.


Last year, I started finishing my grips with a coat of Tru-Oil. I think it gives it a warmer, richer look.

Looks awesome, great job :beer:

Looks great. =D>

Keep up these pictures and Jigsters getting nothing. :LOL2:

LOL Sweet....Jim is jealous>>>> :LOL2: JIGGY ....And I'm starting to drool myself....