Bamboo rod photos

[kayakerguy]

One of our members here wanted to see some of my repair work. Since I don't keep the repaired rods handy, because it goes back to the owner when it's finished, I decided to post a few photos. These have been posted here before and are fairly recent repairs, but I just wanted to put them together for reference.
Mark

Philipson Pacemaker before
http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1402&d=1173331539
http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1403&d=1173331699
Same rod after
http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1405&d=1173332536
http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1408&d=1173332920

Granger before
http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1665&d=1178825744
same rod after
http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1784&d=1182913186

repaired broken tip at the ferrule
http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1785&d=1182913203
repaired broken tip section with a clear silk wrap splint.
http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1786&d=1182913222

[PapaDoc]

Impressive work, painstaking, something you are proud of no doubt. Thanks for showing us the level of your competence. I have that filed in my memory bank!

[cucarachafly]

Great shots, Mark. Hopefully I'll never have to use your services, but should I have to I know they'd be in good hands. Stupid question from someone who's never done any repairs but does know what goes into building a rod- just how do you repair a break like on that Granger?

[GonetoSeed]

That's excellent work. I know the owners were thrilled.

[AM]

That is my old Granger rod and I am a bit of a perfectionist. I can tell you this, Marks workmaship is excellent. Unless you know excatly where to look and what to look for, you cannot tell it was repaired. Not only is his work excellent but Mark called me every couple of days to let me know where he was at in the whole process. That to me shows that he takes pride in his work and treats the rod like he would if it were his own. Did I mention that he also guarantees his work. I hope to get it back on the water this weekend, Toccoa if TVA will cooperate.

[kayakerguy]

-just how do you repair a break like on that Granger?
Jeff, The Granger repair was actually a failed previous repair (not mine ;) ), but it was a scarf joint that came apart. I had to remove the guide and wraps just to see the area. Imagine my surprise when I removed the last of the wrap and the tip of the section fell on the floor.:yikes: Once I realized it was a scarf joint that had failed, and not just a clean break, my heart beat went back to normal. I scraped of the remaining glue and varnish around the work area, and then re-glued and bound the scarf joint. Then I put a coat of varnish on the exposed area. After it dried, I wrapped a white silk wrap using Pearsals gossomer thread. I extended a little above and below the scarf joint. I tried using some oils to help make it go clear, but the humidity was too high and it wouldn't cure right, so I ened up just using the varnish (thinner than normal for this reason), followed by two more thin coats. It turned out pretty darn clear in the end.
Mark

[cucarachafly]

but how often do you have to cut off some of the rod at the joint? And does this change the action any? Also, I would assume the joints would have to be a little weaker after repair- is that a fair assumption?

Jeff

[kayakerguy]

but how often do you have to cut off some of the rod at the joint? And does this change the action any? Also, I would assume the joints would have to be a little weaker after repair- is that a fair assumption?

Jeff

There are several things you can do to achieve this. One is creat a scarf joint using all origanal hardware, which will make it shorter, and effect the action. Another is to use a "scrap" tip to create the scarf joint, just make sure the measurements of the replacement part match up using a micrometer. This will get the action the closest to the origanal action. The other is too un-realistic to get into here, which involves using cane from the origanal culm.

If the joint is done correctly it can be as strong as the origanal. The previous repair was not, obviously. What needs to be done though is a silk wrap splint under the guides to give it strength. The glue used for the bond is also a large factor. This can be a critical element in the repair.
Mark

[cucarachafly]

That does make sense. Hey, I know a little something about building and now a little about repairs. Look out danger, here I come. Better watch out Mark. Not really- you're work looks great.

[Slider]

Yo. This is Slider. will see you this Saturday. I have been in Northern Virginia. In Vienna. My a family member died so all is well and say hi to Lorie.

[Slider]

This is Slider. Hope you are AOk.

I moved to Dallas, Ga and have not had much time for fishing.

Waiting for the cooler weather, Say hi to Lori and take care my friend.