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Repairing a Steel Fishing Rod
The diagram shows the principle fairly well become somewhat pinched or distorted. If this is the case insert the tang of a file or any other convenient tool in the opening and by rimming around and around the circular cross section can be restored. A pair of pliers judiciously used may help in this operation. Then with the file smooth the face of the break square across. Take a piece of wire slightly larger than the interior of the tube and file it to a tight fit. Heat the broken end of the tube so as to expand it slightly.
It need not be heated so much as to destroy the temper. A very moderate heat will expand it considerably. Warm one end of the prepared wire. Cover it with a bit of solder and while the latter is still soft push the wire down in to the tube for half its length. Repeat with the other side of the break. A drop of solder run around where the two ends of the break come together will make all smooth and complete the repair.
Katz, Harry N. Kinks A Book of 250 Helpful Hints for Hunters, Anglers and Outers. Chicago: Outers, 1917. Print.
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