Broken Rod Handle Repair..Extending the blank.

WaffleJaw · 10-23-09, 10:34 AM

I tried to replace the reel seat on my Lighting rod and accidently split the graphite..In frustration,and thinking its ruined,I snapped the rod over my knee breaking it in half 12'' from the butt.Then threw it away..
After talking with TnTom,he sent me a great article on extending rod blanks,and I was able to save the blank using an aluminum rod...Its adds weight but not near as much as I first thought.. after all was finished,the rod feels better than before,just slighty heavier,but not enough to kill your arm.
Attached are the progression pics with step by step.
Thanks Tom!

You should be able to click on the pics and zoom in to read them!

10-23-09, 10:34 AM	#1
WaffleJaw BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas,TX (DFW) Posts: 2,212	Broken Rod Handle Repair..Extending the blank. I tried to replace the reel seat on my Lighting rod and accidently split the graphite..In frustration,and thinking its ruined,I snapped the rod over my knee breaking it in half 12'' from the butt.Then threw it away.. After talking with TnTom,he sent me a great article on extending rod blanks,and I was able to save the blank using an aluminum rod...Its adds weight but not near as much as I first thought.. after all was finished,the rod feels better than before,just slighty heavier,but not enough to kill your arm. Attached are the progression pics with step by step. Thanks Tom! You should be able to click on the pics and zoom in to read them! Attached Thumbnails __________________ [nelsoncustomrods.com]

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