Lionel F. Stevenson wrote:
Is it worth doing for one rod?

How difficult is it for a knacky but rank beginner?

Will I end up with a really good rod for a bargain price?

-- Lionel
I have said it here before, here goes again.
Go to Goodwill or the Salvation Army, buy an old rod and put new guides
on it. When your done give it back to them.
You can't save money on a rod if you count your time. There's now way
you can work cheaper than someone in China or Korea.
Exception is if you get a deal on a good blank. IF anf when you do
find a good blank you don't want to screw it up, thats why I'de
practice on the one(s) you fixed up for Goodwill.
It's not hard to do. Heres a link for you.
http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/