Handle Material
Exotic Burl Cork Solid Block
We are now offering 1.5" x 1.5" 12" long SOLID blocks of Exotic Burl Cork, ready to turn and finish. These blocks offer a host of options over a standard ring based layup such as:
1. No more rings to glue, no more glue lines, no more clamping and waiting for adhesive to cure.
2. All Blocks are pre-bored to 1/4" to eliminate drilling/boring on your part.
3. Unlike Cork Rings which visually show the same pattern around the circumfrence of the grip, these blocks will exhibit a visual change in grain structure around the circumfrence of the grip....just like natural wood does, because it's a solid piece...not identical rings. The 0 and 180 degree axis will exhibit one grain pattern, and the 90 and 270 degree axis will exhibit a different grain pattern.
4. If you really want to get fancy, the blocks are large enough in size to punch your own rings, AND more importantly depending on how you orient the cut of the ring, to the pattern of the cork, you can achieve different grain patterns from the same block of cork.
5. If you have a table saw, you can do some stunning work with these blocks, the possibilities for fancy inlays such as elipses, diamonds, chevrons etc.... are virtually unlimited.
6. Cost of these blocks is exactly the same as if you purchased the equivilent amount of exotic cork rings....actually cheaper because you get the larger 1.5" size, as opposed to a 1.25" diameter ring.
7. With the use of a 4lb. density polyurethane foam core, you can now make full grips out of Exotic BurlCork, while maintaining the abilty to control the overall weight of the grip.
8. The blocks offer all of the advantages of the Exotic Burl Rings, durability, cost, ease of machining etc....
Available in the following patterns: Copano, Laguna, Aransas, Baffin and coming soon....Burnt
Exotic Burl Cork
Exotic Burl is a composite cork material subjected to a set of complex processes, that give it it's unique aesthetic and performance properties. It is simply a superior product for the discriminating Rodmaker. Exotic Burl is not only beautiful and extremely durable, but very user friendly. Grips made of exotic burl rings are constructed in the traditional manner using the standard adhesives, and it is easily shaped on a lathe using the same off the shelf abrasives used for natural cork handles. Exotic Burl Cork readily accepts various Urethane and Oil finishes for added durability and that "wet look" If you choose not to put a synthetic finish on your grips, you'll find that when Exotic Burl gets wet, the traction between your hand and the grip actually increases!
Should you have a need for rings larger than 1 1/4" Diameter OR for rings with no bore, we will be happy to accommodate you.
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Part Id
Description
Price
Per 100
EBC50
1/2" Copano Ring
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EBA50
1/2" Aransas Ring
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EBB50
1/2" Burnt Ring
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EBL50
1/2" Laguna Ring
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EBC25
1/4" Copano Ring
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EBA25
1/4" Aransas Ring
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EBB25
1/4" Burnt Ring
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EBL25
1/4" Laguna Ring
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Traditional Burl Cork Rings
Traditional Burl Cork is a wonderful handle material that has been on the market for many years. Durable, attractive and reasonably priced, Burl Cork is a great choice for that special rod. Mix with Exotic Burl Trim rings for a truly striking effect!
Part Id
Description
Price
Per 100
TB50
1/2" Trad. Burl Ring
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