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Went into a junk shop and spotted a rod in a bag. Pulled out the first section and it was split cane “wow”. Second section the same and just as I was thinking the top section will be missing or broken, being a pessimist; a lady came up and said the top section doesn’t match the rest of the rod. She was right it was a solid glass fibre piece but, small mercies the ferrule fitted the rod perfectly. How much I said ---£5 she said. I pulled a face and offered £3. Got the rod. Not great but usable and I love split cane anyway. Sods law about the top section but, for £3 not bad.
Will do it up but what’s the best way to remove old varnish from split cane? I expect its sanding but, I am a bit heavy handed so, might damage the cane. Could paint stripper be used and/or would washing this of damage the bare cane with water?
The cork handle is dirty and may also have varnish on it. How would I clean this and again could paint stripper be used.
Not good quality cane, not a “Hardy” or anything like it but I am just curious as to the make.
I can just make out some of the letters “Cru—n” This could be wrong but, I cannot think of anything that might match. Might be “Oro—n” Underneath are the letters “----tu-e”.
Then there is part of a motif under that of a man smiling with a flat top trilby type fishing hat on. Quite small and may be part of a bigger motif.
Not important, just interested and someone may recognise this….thanks...
Will do it up but what’s the best way to remove old varnish from split cane? I expect its sanding but, I am a bit heavy handed so, might damage the cane. Could paint stripper be used and/or would washing this of damage the bare cane with water?
The cork handle is dirty and may also have varnish on it. How would I clean this and again could paint stripper be used.
Not good quality cane, not a “Hardy” or anything like it but I am just curious as to the make.
I can just make out some of the letters “Cru—n” This could be wrong but, I cannot think of anything that might match. Might be “Oro—n” Underneath are the letters “----tu-e”.
Then there is part of a motif under that of a man smiling with a flat top trilby type fishing hat on. Quite small and may be part of a bigger motif.
Not important, just interested and someone may recognise this….thanks...
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