Workshop
In the workshop
Each rod takes approximately 100 hours to make excluding dead times for varnishing. I strive to manufacture to the best possible quality although perfection is difficult. Each rod has its own story and there are no two rods that are exactly the same. Each one is unique and is personalised to the customer's requirements from reelseat type, to wrapping colour and type. The customer's name or a dedication is often added to the rod.
The culms ready for splitting
Splitting
The split culms
The nodes have been dressed
The levels have been planed
The flaming
The flamed levels in the strings
The tapered strips ready for gluing
Gluing
The glued strips in the strings
After cleaning
Wrapping
The unvarnished guides
The finished product