Making Cap & Ring Hardware from Deep Drawn Cups
In this article, I will cover two ways to cut the raw, deep drawn cups to finished length for the cap and ring for reel seats. With the first method, I will be using collets and for those that don't have collets for their lathe, I will also show....
End of the Road Rod - Winchester 6085, 8’6”
The story of EW Edwards (and sons) and their relationship the Winchester Repeating Arms company has been told numerous times by several authors. The stories sometimes differ at various points along the road, but most recent accounts are in accord with the timeline in George Black’s wonderful book, “Casting a Spell [1],” Another Excellent account of EW Edward’s rod making life described in detail in the Book “Playing with Fire: The life and Times of EW Edwards” by Patrick Garner [2]. From beginning to end the Winchester.....
Fly Rod Dip Tube & Multi Extraction Motor System
The information below for setting up dipping tanks with extraction motors is the system used by Brasstown Creek, Inc. to dip our bamboo fly rods. While this works for us, there are many other methods, many are better, most are cheaper – but this is what we use. We are not electricians and recommend anyone working with electricity consult...
