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Repair & Restoration of Split Bamboo Rods
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Bamboo Rod Repair

  Mark's work is wonderful .  I would recommend him for any quality rod work you need done. 
                                              T. Schreiber, Rhinelander, WI

   Repair Services we offer include: 

Guide re-wrap*  $25. per guide  ($30. stripper)
  *includes removing old wraps, cleaning/polishing cane in guide area, guide selection & cleaning, preparing guide feet, matching silk or nylon wrap w/tipping; sealing (3 coats) + varnish (3 coats) *
   
Tip top re-set & glue  $15. ($25. w/ re-wrap)

Ferrule re-set & glue  $30., $40. pinned  (ferrule wrap addl if required)
Ferrule replacement w/ wrap*  $45.  
Ferrule Fit Tightening  **NEW   $25. per ferrule set                                                                                                   
Ferrule Re-Blue /Lacquer  $25.                                                                                                                  
Signature and/or intermediate wraps    quote

Clean & polish existing varnish w/ rubbing compounds  $50. - 125.
Varnish touch-up  $15. - 45.

Cleaning, Sealing & Varnish re-coat of existing wraps  $45. - 75.
Light overcoat of spar varnish on full rod   $75. - 125.
Strip & re-varnish full rod (2 coats)   $150. - 200.

Clean or sand cork grip  $10. - 15.
Repair Cork Grip  $15. - 35.                                                                                                                     Build New Cork Grip   $75.  plus cork rings*
Re-finish wood reel seat, varnish / oil   $15. - 25.


Repair hook dig & 'invisible' silk wrap + varnish touch up   $45.
Re-glue fracture & 'invisible' silk wrap + varnish touch up   $75.
Re-glue de-laminated rod sections   $40. - 90. per section
Straighten bend or 'set' in rod section - small set  $15 - 25. ;  large set  $30 - 45.                                            

Scarf Mid or Tip Section to full length, incl finishing cane & retouching varnish  $150.*** 
  ***Scarfs guaranteed for life of the rod.

   (rewrapping guides, tip top, & ferrule reset, where required, additional)
 
   Prices
listed are approximate & will be confirmed on examination of rod.  (*Cost of guides, ferrules, cork, etc. in addition to above prices.)  


  Discounts offered for multiple rods & rod dealers, please ask.
  ***Turnaround Time: 3 - 4 weeks required for most repairs; 'Quick Turnaround' of 1-2 weeks offered for limited repairs.  
Instructions: 
Send your rod well padded in a sturdy box or tube to:   Mark Frey, Bamboo Rod Works, P.O. Box 1596, Yelm, WA 98597 -  360.894.3591     Note:  Rods can also be shipped UPS or FEDEX.  Please contact us prior to shipping to arrange for shipping to street address.
Please complete 
Request for Repair or Restoration Form  on SERVICE REQUEST page & add preliminary instructions.  I will contact you promptly when your rod is received, & provide recommendations for repair or restoration, plus an estimate for the work. 
Alternatively, you may call us:  360-894-3591,  or email us directly:  markfrey@bamboo-rod-works.com
All Work 100 % Guaranteed.


**To keep charges for rod work reasonable, we ask customers to please pay shipping cost of rods.  
Thank you for visiting Bamboo Rod Works!