HOW TO MAKE BAMBOO FLY RODS. By George W. Barnes.
1977 1st edition. Large 8vo (179 x 260mm). Ppxii,110. B/w photographs & illustrations. Black boards, bordered silver gilt titles to spine.
"For anyone who wants to take a piece of bamboo and transform it into a delicate, supple, responsive fly rod, this book will tell them how. From obtaining the bamboo to the tools and equipment needed to do the work, here is the complete, step-by-step description of how to proceed." Chapters include: The planing block - key to rod building; Hand tools and equipment; Making, sharpening, and turning a scraper; Making special tools and aids; Obtaining materials; Selecting a rod; splitting, rough shaping, and straightening strips; Heat treating; Assembling and gluing strips; Final shaping, scraping, sanding and turning ferrule seats; Assembling reel seat, ferrules, tiptop, grip and winding check; Varnishing; Winding snake guides, keeper and ferrules; Color preservative and final varnish; Frequently asked questions; The ultimate test.
"For anyone who wants to take a piece of bamboo and transform it into a delicate, supple, responsive fly rod, this book will tell them how. From obtaining the bamboo to the tools and equipment needed to do the work, here is the complete, step-by-step description of how to proceed." Chapters include: The planing block - key to rod building; Hand tools and equipment; Making, sharpening, and turning a scraper; Making special tools and aids; Obtaining materials; Selecting a rod; splitting, rough shaping, and straightening strips; Heat treating; Assembling and gluing strips; Final shaping, scraping, sanding and turning ferrule seats; Assembling reel seat, ferrules, tiptop, grip and winding check; Varnishing; Winding snake guides, keeper and ferrules; Color preservative and final varnish; Frequently asked questions; The ultimate test.
£30.00
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Book Code
53979
Author | Barnes (George William). (1927-2008). |
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Book Code | 53979 |
ISBN | 0876912374 / 0876912374. |
Book Description | Stains to boards, browning to end-papers and edges. Good-plus in chipped and used dust-wrapper. |
Book Cover | Hardcover |
Published Date | 1977 |
Publisher | Winchester Press. |
Place | New York. |