94 AMATEUR RODMAKING 



Fig. 31. Cord-wound Pine Handgrasp. 



Fig. 32. Pine Handgrasp, Double. 



Fig. 33- Upper Grasp Ready for Gluing in Place. 



coat the rod and inside of sleeve with glue and 

 push it home. Continue the winding until the 

 upper grasp is covered, then tie off and fit the 

 taper (Fig. 18) snugly in place. 



These cord-wound grasps should be given 

 two coats of shellac and one of coach varnish 

 as soon as they are dry. It must be remem- 

 bered that small cord, when varnished, is 

 somewhat slippery when wet, and large cord 

 is harsh to the hand. If the size is equal to 

 that of D or E silk lines it will make a good 

 grasp. 



I prefer the cork grasps for many reasons, 

 among them being the ease with which they 

 can be made after one has had a little practice. 

 Cork must be humored, as it were. If you find 

 that sandpapering the grasp lengthwise does 

 not result in a velvety finish, secure the rod in 



