 Splitting bamboo |
 Bamboo strips cut to length, nodes are staggered |
 Cooking bamboo to remove moisture |
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 Using heat to straighten the bamboo |
 Setting forms for the desired taper |
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 Hand planing the bamboo strips |
 Six bamboo strips glued together |
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 Attaching ferrules |
 Glued cork rings for grip |
 Shaping the grip |
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 Turning the reel seat |
 Wrapping guides |
 Last of 3 varnish dips |
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 Hand varnishing wraps |
 Engraving logo on butt cap |
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