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Post by alberto on Oct 10, 2005 17:14:46 GMT 8
Hi Guys, Although I have not been poisioned by Bamboo yet, I came across an interesting article I would like to share with you'll. Its about Tom Morgan (ex owner of RL Winston and now his rod buidling at Tom Morgan Rodsmith). The link is here www.midcurrent.com/articles/gear/morgan_bamboorods.aspxEnjoy ;D |
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Post by Chee Yung on Oct 10, 2005 18:07:58 GMT 8
Nice article Alberto!  Hope you have also read Tom Morgan's interview on www.rodbuildingforum.com. I am also contemplating the Morgan Hand Mill instead of the standard planing form... but at $2300 plus...its a huge jump! But imagine making quadrates, pentas, hollowfluting winston style....  woo hoo!Tempting indeed!... Uncle Wong? ;D ;D Cheers CY |
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Post by xxJiMboZxx on Oct 10, 2005 21:32:55 GMT 8
Hi Chee Yung, wow! it will be nice to have local bamboo rod builder. Imagine Singapore built rods selling in the States. But all the tools and materials are so costly, and I hope you get sponsorship from Singapore Pools! And I can be a proud owner of the CY Bamboo rod. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by TarponCraz on Oct 11, 2005 9:38:20 GMT 8
Chee Yung,
Very interesting indeed but it is a different story all together if we were to tempt it here. I always suspect our climate is prohibitive.
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Post by Chee Yung on Oct 11, 2005 10:21:31 GMT 8
Hi Jimboz and Uncle Wong, I'm not so ambitious as to commercially produce rods and as spoken earlier, I'm taking this REALLY SLOWLY  ;D But if this egg ever hatches, the forum guys will be the first guinea pigs to 'test to failure' ;D Uncle Wong, I have been given the assurance by experienced rodbuilders ( Chris Carlin, Mike Shay, Goldenwitch etc) that our climate is not a problem once the bamboo is heat treated. We must select the right type of cane and heat treat properly and the culm is ready to be used! What I meant was the Morgan Handmill is really interesting... but I guess I'll start with a simple swelled butt hex!  ;D Cheers CY |
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Post by xxJiMboZxx on Oct 11, 2005 11:15:16 GMT 8
Hey CY, whether you are ambitious as to commercially produce rods or not, I don't care. The important thing is, I get to try and test your first made bamboo rod! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by alberto on Oct 11, 2005 12:53:29 GMT 8
Nice article Alberto! Hope you have also read Tom Morgan's interview on www.rodbuildingforum.com. I am also contemplating the Morgan Hand Mill instead of the standard planing form... but at $2300 plus...its a huge jump! But imagine making quadrates, pentas, hollowfluting winston style.... woo hoo!Tempting indeed!... Uncle Wong? ;D ;D Cheers CY Hi CY, Yes I have read the other interview and I have to admire Tom not only for his skills as a rodmaker but his passion to live life to the fullest while stricken with Multiple Sclerosis. There is another article/interview of Tom by Bob Maulucci that I have saved as a pdf document. If someone can show me how to attach it to this thread, I can share it for all to read. regards Alberto |
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Post by yong on Nov 4, 2005 23:52:50 GMT 8
hi guys ,i would like to assure you that making cane rods is not difficult or expensive and does not require a large room.i made mine in my hall and the corridor outside my tiny apartment.however the process involves a lot of patience and muscle power and logical reasoning and time.there will be screw ups and messy lacquer but this should not discourage you on your attempts .i can guide you on how to split and cut the cane etc. to a manageable strip as this is a tricky process. keep up the good work.cheers,yong.
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woo hoo!Tempting indeed!... Uncle Wong? ;D ;D
Fishing sucks? Try Flyfishing! ;D
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