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Title: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Alex Burnett on 14/05/2012 at 20:39

Well that's me finally managed to get home again & started building.

As this one is destined for Nova Scotia I have used Maple & Canadian Redwood Burl
with Bloodwood & White Ash spacers for the handle & Reel Seat.

(http://i46.tinypic.com/2rpczh1.jpg)

(http://i50.tinypic.com/2808t2c.jpg)

(http://i46.tinypic.com/1zxwf1v.jpg)

(http://i46.tinypic.com/2qmdwtt.jpg)

(http://i49.tinypic.com/ff66jb.jpg)

Alex

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Rob Brownfield on 14/05/2012 at 22:10

 :z16 :z16

Loving the idea on the handle.

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Mike Barrio on 14/05/2012 at 22:12

Looking great Alex :z16

Best wishes
Mike

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Matt Henderson on 15/05/2012 at 06:40

Very nice!

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Marc Fauvet on 15/05/2012 at 09:55

that's a lovely handle ! how does it compare weight-wise with a standard cork grip ?

cheers,
marc

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Alex Burnett on 15/05/2012 at 14:41

Marc

I don't have a cork handle exactly the same size at the moment
but have weighed the closest I have which is about 10mm shorter
than the wooden handle.

The Cork Handle weighs 13g & the Wooden Handle weighs 35g so
I would say like for like approx 20g/21g difference.

Alex

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Rob Brownfield on 15/05/2012 at 17:43

This is an interesting one. Using a heavy reel seat can make a rod feel lighter in the hand, whilst increasing the overall weight of the rod. I guess the same would go for the handle to a greater or lesser extent?

I guess I am preaching to the converted anyway :)

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Alex Burnett on 15/05/2012 at 18:11

Hi Rob

That's the theory behind it, also the reason why once people handle the rod they
are surprised to find it does not feel awkward & believe that the handle is not heavy.

Alex

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Marc Fauvet on 15/05/2012 at 22:25

so, that's almost a three to one ratio. thanks a lot for taking the time to weigh these, Alex. much appreciated ! :grin

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Ben Dixon on 16/05/2012 at 20:59

I was expecting the handle I tried to be slippery and uncomfortable but it is pretty good, grips well and does not feel hard at all.

Nice job Alex  :z16

Cheers

Ben

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Alex Burnett on 16/05/2012 at 21:13

Thanks Ben


You are not alone in thinking that but to date all who have handled the rods have been pleasantly surprised
to find they are as you say not slippery or awkward in the hand.

Alex

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Sandy Nelson on 17/05/2012 at 19:44

Quote from: Ben_D on 16/05/2012 at 20:59

I was expecting the handle I tried to be slippery and uncomfortable but it is pretty good, grips well and does not feel hard at all.

Just what you are used too then :z16

Sandy

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Iain Goolager on 17/05/2012 at 20:13

 :X2

I agree Alex. The handle looks like it'd feel like holding a truncheon (cue 2 x ontenders) but it reality it's totally the opposite.

I still like the look of cork but then what do I know.

nice one Catboy  :z16

Iain

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Alex Burnett on 17/05/2012 at 23:19

Iain

One day you too will have a rod with a handle just like this.  :X2

You know you want one Iain  :X2 :X2

Alex

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Rob Brownfield on 18/05/2012 at 08:32

I think I am going to have a go with a handle like this. I have a hankering for a "stealth" nymphing rod and the dark wood would suit, especially if I can find a dark, mottled patten.

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Marc Fauvet on 18/05/2012 at 10:19

why don't you just wear a camo glove ?...  :z7  :X2  :z4

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Rob Brownfield on 18/05/2012 at 12:16

And then I would not have an excuse to experiment with handle materials ;)

Since when have fishermen been logical.  :X2

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Marc Fauvet on 18/05/2012 at 12:57

fly fishers are logical. it's the others that are a little weird...   :X2  :roll    :z4

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Alex Burnett on 24/05/2012 at 22:03

Well that's the Handle fitted, Whipping Check on & whipped and Decals fitted.
Tip section also complete, just 2 middle sections to go...

(http://i48.tinypic.com/2ykjcau.jpg)

(http://i49.tinypic.com/2ihq7vo.jpg)

Alex

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Alex Burnett on 25/05/2012 at 21:37

Well that's her ready for Epoxy, first coat tomorrow hopefully.

(http://i48.tinypic.com/35ddtvr.jpg)

Alex

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Mike Barrio on 25/05/2012 at 22:40

Looking good Alex :z16

Cheers
Mike

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Alex Burnett on 26/05/2012 at 12:58

First coat on & drying.

(http://i45.tinypic.com/x6n987.jpg)

Alex

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Matt Henderson on 28/05/2012 at 19:02

Alex,

It's looking braw.   I'd right like a cast with a wooden handle, before I comitted to making one though! 

One dafty question though, see wtih your four section drier, how do you do the whippings at the end of each section?  Are they not held with the clamps and stop you putting epoxy there?

Cheers

Matt

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Alex Burnett on 28/05/2012 at 19:53

Hi Matt

Any time you want a cast let me know I'm sure we can arrange something whilst at Haddo.

Handle section faces right, sections 2 & 3 face left & tip section is mounted onto a broken section of an old rod & faces right.

The end ferrules are not in the clamps, hopefully the below picture will explain.

(http://i50.tinypic.com/s6hvo6.jpg)

Alex

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Alex Burnett on 30/05/2012 at 19:40

Well that's her finished & ready to go to Nova Scotia.

(http://i48.tinypic.com/11t3c7p.jpg)

(http://i49.tinypic.com/33f5ama.jpg)

Alex

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Mike Barrio on 30/05/2012 at 20:03

Great stuff, nice one Alex :z16

Best wishes
Mike

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Matt Henderson on 30/05/2012 at 20:47

Looks great Alex. Thanks for the explanation on the rod drier too.

Title: Re: Burnett 9ft 4pc 3wt
Post by: Rob Brownfield on 31/05/2012 at 08:17

 :z16 :z16