While waiting for some of my rod materials to come in, I started the process of preparing the birch bark. You’ll see that I have cut circular pieces of birch bark using a 1 1/2 inch hole saw with a 1/4 in hole in the middle.
Before the glue up, I used some sand paper to clean up the surfaces…and then veneer the individual wafers together using Titebond III glue. Clamping then up using a 1/4 inch threaded rod (approximately 12 inches long), with a large washer, piece of wood (1.5×1.5) and a nut that I can tighten.
See the work in process pictures and the final glued up pieces of birch bark veneers.
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-- Matt, Arizona
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HITMAN
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#1 posted 10-06-2009 01:17 PM
Nice. Can’t wait to see the finished rod.
- HITMAN, CT
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Matt Vredenburg
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#2 posted 10-06-2009 04:09 PM
Sorry about the play-by-play process. Between a pretty demanding full-time job and a 22 month old daughter, i don’t have much time in the workshop. Not to mention that I am working on three or four different projects at the same time. That’s the beauty of being a hobbyist, I work on what I am in the mood for.
Hitman – keep an eye on the blog, once I receive my reel seat – the rod this should come together pretty quickly.
-- Matt, Arizona
Mauritius
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#3 posted 10-08-2009 04:45 AM
I love fly fishing and I love woodworking, can’t wait to see where this goes :)
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