Very nice work Chaz! i luv the feel of the raw cork with no finish, clean hands is a must with no finish, also if you like a light weight pen cork is good
Nice. I have a leftover rod grip that needs turning. I built custom fishing rods for seven years. I never used a turning tool in those seven years. Sandpaper will do the job and will not have a catch. Like wood, start with a coarse grit and work down as the blank begins to shape. Some of the rod building suppliers have a coating to keep the grip from getting cruddy. https://mudhole.com/products/u-40-cork-seal-2-oz?_pos=1&_psq=cork+seal&_ss=e&_v=1.0