Making A Fishing Net with a Banksia Pod Handle |

This is my first time ever trying to incorporate bent wood into a project. I struggled for a long time trying to decide what to build but ended up going with a custom landing net for fly fishing. The handle is made from banksia pod, the loop from walnut and maple with some brass inlaid into the handle as well.
Thanks again to the Chris, Mike and Ben over at the Modern Maker Podcast and of course Rockler Woodworking for putting on this fun challenge.
I really hope you enjoy, comment below if you have any questions.
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Hello my friend. spectacular. Special fishing net construction. Good work, I looked at him with admiration. A very good idea. Congratulations..

[@yoopermann7942]

that was way cool! i would be afraid to use some thing so BEAUTIFUL! thank you for sharing

[@kbrich2002]

What a great end result and video submission. Best banksia pod project I’ve seen.

[@blacktimbercompany5716]

Thanks kevin! It was sure a learning curve using it but definitely worth it.

[@mk23909]

5:55 why pressure and not vacuum?
Both, the video and the workmanship of the woodworking is just great

[@blacktimbercompany5716]

Thanks Martin, I don’t have a vacuum but if I did I would have definitely used that instead.

[@zachmedeiros4163]

That’s badass! I love the creativity for the handle stock.

[@richardkerns9581]

I never thought a landing net could look badass....👌

[@blacktimbercompany5716]

Thanks man, sure means a lot! It was a crazy fun build.

[@akamiguelsanchez9985]

Brilliant and great finish. I’ve never seen anything like the Banksia pod before

[@gprn3]

So much quality in this project. Don't know what was a banksia!
Really nice result.

[@blacktimbercompany5716]

Thanks a ton! I didn’t either until this build.

[@andrewrollinson7739]

Beautiful!!

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

really cool job!! hand looked sweet.

[@porksword1975]

That's a beautiful piece of work!!!

[@blacktimbercompany5716]

Thanks Karl!

[@sethstahr7129]

The net was a very cool item and I really loved the design

[@lucasaubin]

This looks so cool.

[@blacktimbercompany5716]

Thanks Lucas!

[@TotalBoat]

Awesome video! The net looks amazing

[@blacktimbercompany5716]

Thank you! @ totalboat

[@HaddytheCreator]

Looks amazing!

[@chuyku1014]

Wooow amazing,

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Great project 👍

[@blacktimbercompany5716]

Thank you!!

[@gmikoner]

Just an idea but maybe put down wax paper on top of the form jig?or tape? idk there's a solution for sure

[@lisabrodersen8302]

Nice job. Looks awesome. Why use resin instead of wood glue for the thin pieces. Is it stronger?

[@raymondistenes1604]

Great handle and build. Where did you get the net and what type of line did you use to tie it on?

[@zachgustavison9952]

Looks amazing
Great job! I enjoyed the video
Could you share with me the approximate size of the form you built for your net?

[@andrewdg90]

Any reason behind using epoxy over say, titebond 3? Going to make a few nets myself.

[@nathanjohnson1983]

That’s awesome, where did you get the rubber net from?

[@masondenton252]

Where do you get the material for this project? Love the video want to do one of my own projects like this!

[@caseystekly2178]

Awesome! How thin and wide are you making the strips for the hoop?

[@dickballs38]

Hey! Love this design, is there any chance you could share the template?

[@peterbrouwer143]

Amazing! What was the liquid you put on the pod before the resin? Was that a stabilizer?

[@blacktimbercompany5716]

I stabilized it with a very thin CA glue. Worked great.

[@quincyadams06]

Great video!. I’m just wondering when you bend the wood do you just soak it in water or do you steam it. And if you soak it in water how long do you do it for. Also how do you put a groove in with a file?

[@blacktimbercompany5716]

I soaked it in hot water for about 30 minutes. As for the groove I just filled it in slowly and it didn’t take to long.

[@pleaseenteraname4398]

How thick were the strips of wood you used?

[@dougcollins1659]

Sweet. How long did you let the wood soak in the tube before bending it?

[@blacktimbercompany5716]

Only about an hour.