ISBN: 9781571881373 - constructing cane rods: secrets of the bamboo fly rod (3 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. The mysteries of handmade bamboo fly rods revealed. In Constructing Cane Rods, world-renowned rodbuilder Ray Gould shares a lifetime's worth of wisdom about bamboo fly rods. Clear, concise, and to-the-point, Gould's writing is packed with detailed, instructive information on every facet of rod building, repair, and appraisal. Beginning with an overview of commercial rod production and antique rod appraisal, Gould moves on to describe how to properly repair any old rods that might be collecting dust in your basement. He walks you through every component of bamboo fly rods, with photos, diagrams, and charts to clear up any confusion. You'll even learn to make your very own cane rod from scratch, with ample time dedicated to sourcing and utilizing the tools and materials required by this precise and rewarding craft. This is a wonderful book for committed rod builders, collectors, restorers, or anyone who appreciates the humble beauty of a hand-crafted bamboo fly rod.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The mysteries of handmade bamboo fly rods revealed. In Constructing Cane Rods, world-renowned rodbuilder Ray Gould shares a lifetime's worth of wisdom about bamboo fly rods. Clear, concise, and to-the-point, Gould's writing is packed with detailed, instructive information on every facet of rod building, repair, and appraisal. Beginning with an overview of commercial rod production and antique rod appraisal, Gould moves on to describe how to properly repair any old rods that might be collecting dust in your basement. He walks you through every component of bamboo fly rods, with photos, diagrams, and charts to clear up any confusion. You'll even learn to make your very own cane rod from scratch, with ample time dedicated to sourcing and utilizing the tools and materials required by this precise and rewarding craft. This is a wonderful book for committed rod builders, collectors, restorers, or anyone who appreciates the humble beauty of a hand-crafted bamboo fly rod.…

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1998). 1998 1st edition. 4to spiral-bound hardback (228 x 287mm). Pp84. Colour photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Laminated boards, issued without a dust-wrapper. End-paper review stamp else very good. Review slip laid in. A well thought of and useful guide to the construction of bamboo fly rods. Chapters include: Fixing up Grandpa's old cane rod; How to tell a good bamboo rod from a "Clunker"; About bamboo; Why bamboo?; Unravelling the secrets of taper design; Preparations for building a bamboo fly rod; Step-by-step construction of a bamboo fly rod; Special secrets for success; Caring for your rod; The use of a home computer in rod building; West Coast rodbuilders' workshop; In the future; Where to find it. .…