Finishing Bamboo Fly Rod Blanks?? Help

[Duncan]

I have had a couple of bamboo fly rod blanks for a few years now and while I know I can pick up rings handle reel seat ,my biggest problem is the ferules for attaching each piece ,the blanks are completely unfinished apart from flaming and varnish .
How do you measure the size for the ferules and do you sand shave the tips to make them fit ?
Or do you put them back in the Rod case for a few more years,
The small blank is a 6-9" 2 pce 3 wt and the other is a 7-9" 4-5 wt with extra tip so two male ferules and one female would be required for this one.
Actually a third option is to see if any one knows someone who does this type of thing so I can get in touch with them.

 

[staffman]

You may be able to find answers to your questions here : www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=bamboo+rod+building+forum&revid=125982573

 

[goodentight]

I might be able to get you some help from a cane builder

 

[Duncan]

I might be able to get you some help from a cane builder

It would most definitely be appreciated if you could point me in the right direction .
Cheers