Well, we are iced in here in Central PA so I figured this would be a good time to put up a post. Many of you are well aware of the long delivery times for my
rods. By far the most significant factor contributing to this has been my problems with having blanks delivered to me in a reliable schedule. Even though I
do all of the cutting and ferruling here, my complex taper and mandrel designs are somewhat problematic to roll and the delays in the blanks have snowballed
into long delivery times for rods. This is something that numerous makers such as myself have struggled with over the years. Unless you are willing to accept
standard off the shelf models from other manufacturers you fall to the end of the line in regards to supply.
In an attempt to solve this problem I am pleased to announce that I have recently acquired all of the blank production equipment from Diamondback Rod Company. I will now have a complete blank production facility in house. This is a big step for me, but it was necessary if I planned to continue to make glass rods. I have spent the past month or more transporting the equipment to PA. I also needed to move to a larger shop to handle everything. So things are a little crazy here right now. As far as the impact on the rods, things in the current line-up will remain pretty much the same. However, I will now have total control from the glass pre-preg to the finished rod. I will also have much more ability to work on new designs which is something that I really enjoy. I want to say that I will not be making my glass rods on Diamondglass patterns and I also will not be selling Diamondglass blanks. I got the equipment only and nothing associated with the Diamondback name. Cortland will still be handling the Diamondback product line.
I am really excited about this acquisition and the possibilities of not just improved supply, but also even more research and design and the new models that will result. I am also honored to carry on with this equipment that has made so many great rods over the years. It will be put to good use.
In an attempt to solve this problem I am pleased to announce that I have recently acquired all of the blank production equipment from Diamondback Rod Company. I will now have a complete blank production facility in house. This is a big step for me, but it was necessary if I planned to continue to make glass rods. I have spent the past month or more transporting the equipment to PA. I also needed to move to a larger shop to handle everything. So things are a little crazy here right now. As far as the impact on the rods, things in the current line-up will remain pretty much the same. However, I will now have total control from the glass pre-preg to the finished rod. I will also have much more ability to work on new designs which is something that I really enjoy. I want to say that I will not be making my glass rods on Diamondglass patterns and I also will not be selling Diamondglass blanks. I got the equipment only and nothing associated with the Diamondback name. Cortland will still be handling the Diamondback product line.
I am really excited about this acquisition and the possibilities of not just improved supply, but also even more research and design and the new models that will result. I am also honored to carry on with this equipment that has made so many great rods over the years. It will be put to good use.
