The construction of a split cane rod requires many different work steps. Depending on the execution, up to 100 work hours or more are necessary. The following pictures will give you a small idea of the creation of such a rod.
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Splitting the culm in halves
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Flattening the nodes
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Flaming the halves
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Splitting the strips
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Staggering the nodes
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Detail of the power fibers
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Straightening the strips
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Complete shaped node (below)
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Rough planing
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Checking the angle
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Heat-Treating the srips
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Planing the taper
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Strips for the tip
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Gluing and binding the rod sections
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Turning the ferrule
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Milling the serrations
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Nickel silver ferrule
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Elaborate the crown
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Complete mounted ferrule
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Parts for the reel seat
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Mounting the reel seat
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Signing the work
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Dip-Tube varnishing
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Guides ready for mounting
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Guide mounting
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Tipping the wrap
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Complete mounted guide
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Finished - Ready for fishing!