I'm considering converting a full wells handle to a half wells. What chances of getting a decent result with a few grades of sandpaper?

SF

I'd say pretty good with care,but why.

Jim

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Not bad if you take your time and don't try to rush it. It will take a while, and don't make the mistake of using heavier grit to make it go faster. You'll inevitably make some gouges deeper than you intended which you'll then not be able to sand away.

If you have an electric sander then you can cut the time down a lot. I used to have a black and decker flat sander (4" square vibratory base). Flip it over and clamp it in place (I used my knees). Then rotate the grip against it. It saves a lot of time and you can use very fine grit paper to do it.

Just be mindful that you might find something under the grip you don't like. Pits and marks in the cork aren't uniform to the surface. You might have a really nice looking grip now that has pits under the surface. Also, you might find that the grip was built on a tube and then the blank glued on/in. Fairly common on mass produced rods, though less so on fly rods.

Thanks
Rick

Noted, thanks Rick. Think I might leave it the way it is.

SF

I've just had exactly this done on a Sage TCX. I took it to Foxons in North Wales - Renee there did a fantastic job - it looks perfect.

James.