Turning Eccentric Mortises in Reel Seats
It was clear to me that making my first bamboo rod would include making my own reel seat timber insert. Of course there are plenty of exceptional pieces already made available by those who know and are in the business of supplying rod makers. But many of us want to give our rods a personal touch and enjoy the satisfaction of making the seat timber ourselves. Here in Australia, we are fortunate to have some of the most beautiful and interesting hardwood burls which lend themselves to lesser and greater degrees...
European Rodmaker’s Gathering - Witten, Germany
Rodmakers Gatherings still don’t have a very long tradition in Europe. In the year 2006 a Swiss group of rodmakers (gespliesste.ch) started with the first International Rodmakers Gathering in Sarnen, Switzerland to promote exchange of experience among the European community of rodmakers. Since this starting event, rodmakers from all over Europe meet every year somewhere...
Rodmaking 101, Part V
This will be the last installment on Rodmaking 101. If you note, some photos are older and some newer. Trying to do the action and take photos at the same time with no one to take the photos was a bit of a chore. I did have my rodmaking buddy Dean here to take some of the photos...
