Tarleton State Rod build

[WaffleJaw]

This was my first college rod request for a graduation present..The only part of the rod he wanted the college logo was in the buttgrip..A new challenge for me!
After searching the web I couldnt find anything that would work..So I made and printed my own at work,than laminated it with a UV thin lam...Sharpened the end of a 3/4''aluminum pipe to hammer/punch out a perfect circle and inlaid it in a rubberized cork ring sealed with rod finish..Took awhile to get right,but adds a nice touch.Not perfect,but not bad..I also reeeeally like the way the rubberized cork looks and feels with the eva..Its so flush its retarded,haha!....So Im looking forward to doing more like that.
This was also the first rod where I didnt tape up the guides to get a straight edge on the finish..Came out better I think.

Rainshadow RX8 blank,Amtak nanolite micros,