Turning a custom cork fly rod grip on the mini lathe!

[@Stevos_HookedonRods4844]

Great demo, Love the end product. Looks brilliant

[@creekchickenoutdoors]

Thanks so much!

[@michaelsimi2397]

Great video, thanks

[@TheFishingHobby]

Nicely done, grip, video...all of it! 👏

[@creekchickenoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@leilasinternationalkitchen2328]

You are absolutely good at craft. Thanks for the video 👍🥰🥰🥰🥰stay connected

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Nice job!

[@RiverYeti_1186]

Love it. I need to get better at this so I don't have to buy the pre-made ones. Have you thought about Titebond III instead of two as its waterproof?

[@creekchickenoutdoors]

Yes, TB3 is great as well.

[@davidsullivan27]

Mam! You are good! Thank you for sharing. I have watched a number of other grip turning videos, but none as informing as this one. I was especially impressed with your "down home, good ol' buddy" attitude. Learned a lot. Especially about the finish. First time I've heard anyone say that they put a finish of any type on their cork. You can bet I'll be using some on the next grip I turn. BTW, would you share where you get your cork?

[@creekchickenoutdoors]

I really appreciate that encouragement! I’m glad you enjoyed it and learned something as well. I used to have a reliable ebay source for nice cork but the seller isn’t there anymore. I haven’t been building lately so I can’t really help with that right now. Cork was becoming more and more difficult to find so I’m not sure anymore. Try some rod-building pages on facebook, there’s a ton of good resources there.

[@creekchickenoutdoors]

Ok so one of them is actually still going! www.ebay.com/str/mogoscorkforcustomrods

[@davidsullivan27]

@@creekchickenoutdoors Thank you so much! I just took a quick look and his selection is almost overwhelming.

[@creekchickenoutdoors]

@@davidsullivan27 just use your imagination and go crazy, it’s a lot of fun.

[@patrickgrieco1121]

sharp looking grip...

[@ShooterAcademy]

I’m interest in two things: what lathe are you using and where do you get the cork that you put on the ends? I like it!!

[@creekchickenoutdoors]

Central Machinery 10X18” wood lathe. My cork comes from several places. Mudhole, a couple ebay stores etc... The cork on the ends is from www.ebay.com/str/mogoscorkforcustomrods. All the cork I’ve gotten here is really nice.

[@Perspari]

Awesome job, subbed!

[@creekchickenoutdoors]

Thank you for the support!

[@masonkeffalos6050]

Hello! Your video is awesome! I am in the process of building some fly rods as Father's Day Gifts for both my dad and grandpas. I am curious how you get the mandrel in a lathe or if I can use a drill as a lathe with the mandrel in it? I've never done anything with a lathe and am clueless on how to get this process started. Let me know if you have any thoughts! Thank you!

[@creekchickenoutdoors]

Thanks for watching! I have a dedicated drill chuck for my lathe. I see some people make a lathe with a drill motor but I prefer a lathe and a chuck.

[@donnaperry7894]

fantastic

[@buzzmoto]

Thank you!

[@nidhoggr1]

Doing a finishing video? Left me hanging! What do you use to buff and seal?!

[@creekchickenoutdoors]

I personally use Watco Butcher Block oil. It’s safe and waterproof.

[@garyhunt4028]

Great looking handle

[@creekchickenoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@larrycowden2271]

Beautiful grip. But how well does that Butcher Block oil hold up? Never heard of using that before.

[@creekchickenoutdoors]

So far it has done very well for me. I haven't had any complaints from clients and people like the feel of it.

[@rhodesianhunter9360]

Nice, I like pure tung oil on mine.

[@walk6602]

I think he meant 1/4 inch steel mandrel.

[@creekchickenoutdoors]

Yes, it is 1/4”. Not 1/8...