7 WT Grip

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2010/09/04 15:37:37 (permalink)

7 WT Grip

Here's a new grip for a members rod

Its a combo of corks and hardwoods

The wood is Black Walnut thanks to Bings and the checkerboard is Black Walnut/Maple

Its going on a 9' 4 PC 7 WT RX7

The reel seat is on the lathe now it's also going to be Black Walnut

It still needs a couple coats of finish



 



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    rippinlip
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    RE: 7 WT Grip 2010/09/05 16:36:32 (permalink)
    Pretty sweet lookin grip.....does the wood add any substantial weight to it?

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    RE: 7 WT Grip 2010/09/06 10:09:27 (permalink)
    It does add some weight but not enough to notice in the hand  Now if I were to build one as light as possible I wouldn't want the wood in there....  I would say it adds 10 to 15% if i were to guess...  I make up for it using SF Guides usually..

     



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    RE: 7 WT Grip 2010/09/12 15:02:52 (permalink)
    Nice job how long did it take?
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    RE: 7 WT Grip 2010/09/12 20:20:45 (permalink)
    I really don't know how long it took...  It gets done in a lot of steps....  Cutting ....  assembly......  Turning sanding   Finishing  reaming  ...    I would say about 5 or 6 total man hours  but it really takes days with the dry time ....

     



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