HANDCRAFTING BAMBOO FLY-RODS. By Wayne Cattanach.
(1992) 2005 3rd edition reprint. 4to paperback (216 x 279mm). Ppxiv,210. B/w photographs and illustrations, charts.
Detailed, comprehensive guide to all aspects of making fine bamboo fly rods. Entire process is detailed, from hard, raw bamboo to beautiful finished rod with clear, step-by-step instructions. Includes: best supplies, tools and materials, heat treaters, rod taper, weight, stagger bamboo strips, mount reel seat, ferrules, tip top, + much more. Chapters include: Origins; Preliminary steps; Working with planes; Cutting and planing; First forms; The binding process; Creating angles; Gluing the rod; Working with ferrules; Handles and guides; The finishing process; Reel seats and rod cases; Fly-rod repairs; Finishing touches.
Detailed, comprehensive guide to all aspects of making fine bamboo fly rods. Entire process is detailed, from hard, raw bamboo to beautiful finished rod with clear, step-by-step instructions. Includes: best supplies, tools and materials, heat treaters, rod taper, weight, stagger bamboo strips, mount reel seat, ferrules, tip top, + much more. Chapters include: Origins; Preliminary steps; Working with planes; Cutting and planing; First forms; The binding process; Creating angles; Gluing the rod; Working with ferrules; Handles and guides; The finishing process; Reel seats and rod cases; Fly-rod repairs; Finishing touches.
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Book Code
15859
| Author | Cattanach (Wayne). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 15859 |
| ISBN | 1592288375 / 1592288375. |
| Book Description | Fine new copy. |
| Book Cover | Paperback |
| Published Date | 2005 |
| Publisher | The Lyons Press. |
| Place | New York. |