Cork Rod Grip Repair

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Cork rod grip repair.

Cork trees occupy vast areas and are constantly reproducing. Cork filler air temperature should be above 40 f. Deep repairs may need 2 or more fillings. Here s how to be sure your rod grip feels like new for years to come.

Page 1 of 2. Sand shallow repairs after 15 minutes. We also have all the tools you need to complete your custom fishing rod grip. If you are starting a new build use the cork dust from reaming the cork grip to fit over the rod blank.

In order to get the most realistic filler sand the cork down just a tad to get the spare cork dust from the grip you want to fix. Lightly sand the cork until you have enough cork dust material to put back into the cork s voids. How to repair cork rod handles before repairing holes and cracks it s important that the cork is clean. Use on saltwater or freshwater rods.

Baby wipes magic erasers these work really well or a brush and plain dish soap will all do the job. Use on projects that require a new grip. Easy to install with only a heat gun. Replace worn out cork hypalon and cork tape fishing grips.

Grip tape is a popular choice for surf rods and come in cork leather and textured material. We offer a wide variety of cork grips and rings. Take a clean dry wine cork and sand it with 220 to 240 grit sandpaper to make a fine cork dust. Must be used with cork seal u403 preparation.

The supply of cork is limited but guaranteed. Shrinking temperature of 150 f. Apply to cork pits and grooves with a spatula putty knife or similar tool. Let the rod room guide you with your selection of grips for your fishing rod.

The largest cork producing country is portugal followed by other mediterranean countries such as spain algeria tunisia morocco and italy. Usually has a 2 1 shrink ratio. Whether you are building a new rod or need to make fishing rod grip repairs we carry a full line of textured grip tapes shrink tubing cord and twine for decorative wraps and grip repairs. Surface must be clean dry.

Use on new custom rods. Is your fishing rod grip worn out and you would like to replace or repair it. You may require a heat gun to properly shrink this material. Cork is the bark of cork oak trees that grow almost exclusively in one region of the world.