CRAFTMANSHIP
The construction of a split cane rod requires many different work steps. Depending on the execution, up to 100 work hours or more are necessary. The following pictures will give you a small idea of the creation of such a rod.
Splitting the culm
Flaming
Splitting the strips
Staggering the nodes
Detail of the power fibers
Cracked power fibers
Straightening the strips
Rough planing
Heat-Treating
Planing form
Strips for rod tip
Gluing and binding the rod
Mounting ferrules
Handle and reel seat
Mounting the tip-top
Signing the work
Varnishing
Preparing the guides
Mounting the guides
Tipping
Finished result