How I make a Grip
A couple guys asked how the Grips were made on my Custom Rods at Oil Creek so I thought I would throw a few picture up
First thing I do is pick out the rings I want to use
This Grip called for 15 rings
6 Natural Cork 1/2"
2 Burnt Burl 1/4"
7 Assorted 1/2" Burl Rings
I then glue them up a on waxed 1/4" all thread with 2 part epoxy
Then they get clamped in the Jig I made for at least 12 hours
After 12 hours I transfer the grip to a Turning Mandrel for the lathe and head out to the shop to turn on the Lathe
And here is the finished product ready to fit to the blank
This Full Wells Grip is for a 4 PC 9' 5 Wt