YOUR ONE STOP FOAM CORE COMPOSITE GRIP SHOP.

“FuN With Foam” KIT -- Just $99!

This easy to use, no fuss, turn-key kit has what you need to make your own foam cores.  Kit includes:

rr-5.5# FOAM: 32 oz Kit: $20

  1. ✦  Special blend for rod builders

  2. ✦  Maintains its lightness over cork with better structural
        integrity than standard 4# foam. 

  3. ✦  Easy to machine and finish and is great for composites.

rr-321 Epoxy: 12 oz Kit: $25

Next generation low viscosity cycloaliphatic epoxy system at a FANTASTIC price!

  1. ✦ Excellent gloss

  2. ✦ Resistant to amine blush 

  3. ✦ Better sunlight and UV resistance

  4. ✦ “No hurry” 30-minute pot life

Already working with foam core? A-LA-Carte supplies & tools

silicone rubber mold: $30

  1. ✦ Use to make 12.5” x 1.2” foam cores

  2. ✦ Easy to use, no fuss or mess

  3. ✦ Usable for over 350 foam core pours! 

~ Step-by-Step Instructions

~ Silicone Rubber Mold (good for over 350 foam pours!)

~ Riley Rods’ RR-321 Epoxy (12 oz.) -- scroll down for more info

~ Riley Rods’ RR-5.5# Foam (32 oz.) -- scroll down for more info

~ 1/4” Mandrel

~ Stoner Release Agent

~ Drill Mixer

~ 2 oz. Black Pigment (for tinting the foam core)

~ Nitrile Gloves, Cups, and More!

“READY TO SHAPE” FOAM CORES -- 10 Foam Cores for $35

mandrels

  1. ✦  Three sizes: 1/4” ($10), 3/8” ($12), and 7/16” ($15)

  2. ✦  High Quality Drill Rod w/true 60° Morse Taper at both ends

dream reamer set: $65 

Perfect for reaming foam cores and at an AWESOME price! 

stoner urethane release agent: $12

A must have for seasoning the mandrel when working with foam core!  One can lasts a while.

~ Each 1/4” Center Bored 12.5” x 1.2” foam core is ready for shaping by hand or on your lathe. 
~ Made with RR-5.5# Foam; No voids with a consistent texture throughout.

~ Available in cream (for light-colored grips) and/or grey (for dark colored grips).

~ Quantities are in increments of 10

We invite you to try these products, which have given us and our customers great results.

Composite Sleeving and Pigments are not included in the Kit or w/the “Ready to Shape” foam cores.  You can order both here:

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email: mike@rileyrods.com
 

Riley Rods Inc. assumes no responsibility for the use, misuse, and/or results of either, as related to any materials, product(s), information, and/or suggestions.

We’re having a blast making foam core composite grips for our custom fishing rods. The possibilities are endless!


With that in mind, we put together a variety of product options that simplify the process and are producing great results for both us and our customers (soon we’ll be posting photos of our customers’ grips!)


So whether you want to start working with foam core or are a seasoned pro there’s something for you.


If you have any questions or need more information please email or call us.  We’re happy to help!

“Fun With Foam” Kit

“Ready To Shape”
Foam Cores

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COMPOSITE SLEEVING AND PIGMENTS

Don’t forget you’ll need epoxy; we recommend Riley Rods’ RR-321!