Learn how to take your custom fishing rods to the next level and build your own custom cork grips and handles with Mud Hole Custom Tackle!
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Follow these steps below to create your own DIY Cork Fishing Grips:
1. Cutting with the CRB Cork Jig
- Choose cork rings for your checkerboard inlay and cut wedges using the CRB Cork Jig to fit.
CRB Cork Jig: [ Ссылка ]
2. Glue Wedges into a Ring
- Brush wood glue onto sides of wedges one at a time and stick wedges together to form a ring.
Wood Glue: [ Ссылка ]
3. Let Checkerboard Rings Dry
- Use zip ties to secure checkerboard ring while drying and wait 24 hours until reaming or cutting.
4. Lay Out Handle Design
- Inspect cork rings for imperfections and configure your cork ring layout.
5. Cut Cork Rings to Size
- Using the CRB Cork Slicer, cut cork down to desired size.
Cork Jig Saw: [ Ссылка ]
Pro Tip: Use High Grit Sandpaper to clean up slices!
6. Prep Your Mandrel
- Using CRB Mandrel Wax and the RBS-Pro Power Wrapper apply a small amount of wax with a paper towel to the mandrel.
Mandrel: [ Ссылка ]
Mandrel Wax: [ Ссылка ]
7. Mix Your Epoxy
- Mix a 50/50 mix of ProPaste two-part epoxy and apply a very thin amount to each ring.
ProPaste Epoxy: [ Ссылка ]
8. Stacking Rings on the Mandrel
- Working out from the center of each ring, continue applying epoxy and stack rings on the mandrel.
9. CRB Deluxe Handle Clamp
- Choose the right locking disc for the mandrel, clamp your handle, and set aside to dry for 24 hours.
Deluxe Handle Clamp: [ Ссылка ]
10. Shape Your New Cork Handle
- Clean up your grip with an 80 grit sandpaper, shape it with 150 grit, and refine it with the 320 grit or higher.
Sandpaper: [ Ссылка ]
NOW... You're all done!
Go ream and mount your new custom cork grip and enjoy!
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Try this step-by-step Checkerboard Inlay on your custom rods!
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