solopaddler Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Dave (Drifter_016) just sent me this butt cap and matching winding check. Wood is cocobolo with the bottom part of the cap made from a hockey puck. The finish is incredibly smooth and shiny, like glass. I'm not 100% sure how Dave achieved the finish except I do know he used crazy glue and buffed it up. Thanks buddy, very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Very nice work Dave. I've been at this so long I still can't believe I don't own a lathe of some sort for turning caps, reel seats and checks but it is on my need to get list. So what new rod are you putting these on Mike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted March 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Very nice work Dave. I've been at this so long I still can't believe I don't own a lathe of some sort for turning caps, reel seats and checks but it is on my need to get list. So what new rod are you putting these on Mike? 13' 3pc Rainshadow XST with a hand turned sliding ring handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 13' 3pc Rainshadow XST with a hand turned sliding ring handle. That's goona look sharp! I have a Hardy that would like one of those too... any extras? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Shiny enough for you Mike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 13' 3pc Rainshadow XST with a hand turned sliding ring handle. I think we discussed that handle, yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted March 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I have a Hardy that would like one of those too... any extras? Ask Dave, he's taking orders. Shiny enough for you Mike? No I think we discussed that handle, yes? Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Nice Bud, I would love a custom add on on my 13 1/2 raven IM6 float rod.Any chance for a match up for the butt end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Oooh that's sweet. April Vokey sweet. Can I get one like that for the lamiglas??! The one I have now is a little.. well, it's kind of.. pointy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted March 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 (edited) Oooh that's sweet. April Vokey sweet. Can I get one like that for the lamiglas??! The one I have now is a little.. well, it's kind of.. pointy. You can achieve the same finish on the wood in your handle with multiple coats of gun stock oil and a lot of rubbing. Edited March 12, 2010 by solopaddler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Great job Dave Awesome looking butt cap!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) Guess the lad has to do something when he can't go outdoors up there... How long did it take you to polish solo's knob Dave?? Edited March 12, 2010 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) Im not a pinner,so what is a "winding check"? Real nice and shinny Nice work. Edited March 12, 2010 by misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) Guess the lad has to do something when he can't go outdoors up there... How long did it take you to polish solo's knob Dave?? LOL .. Zing! Edited March 12, 2010 by Shore_Lunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 The winding check protects the cork from chipping where it meets the rod and also provides a finish to the look of the rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) The winding check protects the cork from chipping where it meets the rod and also provides a finish to the look of the rod Thanks Terry. Im heading out this weekend down to the nottty on Sunday with my trusty ol spinner.Not sure if the ice has broke free yet here. Oh BTW,I always knew you were a clown,but,,,,,,,,LOL Edited March 12, 2010 by misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted March 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) Guess the lad has to do something when he can't go outdoors up there... How long did it take you to polish solo's knob Dave?? Hours and hours Wayne, the finish on my knob is incredibly tough and shiny. It's like blue steel man, a cat couldn't scratch it!! Edited March 12, 2010 by solopaddler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Hours and hours Wayne, the finish on my knob is incredibly tough and shiny.It's like blue steel man, a cat couldn't scratch it!! ... biting my tongue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 Oooh that's sweet. April Vokey sweet. Can I get one like that for the lamiglas??! The one I have now is a little.. well, it's kind of.. pointy. Yes good comparison. I might try a little buffing on the cts, make mine Vokey sweet. Nice work Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 You can achieve the same finish on the wood in your handle with multiple coats of gun stock oil and a lot of rubbing. so you put a bit of oil on your wood when you set to polishing it eh. Turned out really nice. Is there a reason for the hockey puck other than looks? Possibly protecting the butt when you set it on the ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) so you put a bit of oil on your wood when you set to polishing it eh. Turned out really nice. Is there a reason for the hockey puck other than looks? Possibly protecting the butt when you set it on the ground? Just looks with this finish but when rubbing on oil you can leave it uncoated to act as a regular butt cap. If you were to coat it with stock finish it would crack and wear off quickly. The CA finish is much more durable than stock finish, varathane or rod finish. Another reason for the puck is to finish off the butt cap. The wood is turned on a mandrel so there is a 5/16" hole all the way through it. The solid piece of rubber is epoxied on when the wood part is finished. I then thread the wooden part to accept a short threaded mandrel to finish turning and finishing. You can't turn the wood piece on the short mandrel because it is only supported on one side and there would be too much deflection in the mandrel. Edited March 12, 2010 by DRIFTER_016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 You can achieve the same finish on the wood in your handle with multiple coats of gun stock oil and a lot of rubbing. That shouldn't be a problem.. my right arm is grotesquely oversized.. from casting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Simply stunning Dave...Beautiful work Oooh that's sweet. April Vokey sweet. That's HOT...April Vokey HOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 (edited) That's HOT...April Vokey HOT She can throw a loop at me anytime! Edited March 13, 2010 by Highdrifter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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