"Wayne Knight" wrote in message
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For cuts in the cork, I use a different approach a plug cutter drill
bit to bore the area approx 3/4 the way to rod handle (measure the
distance then transfer the measurement to the drill bit and wrap tape
around the bit for use a stopping guide). Then I use a tenon bit to
drill through the wine cork to make a dowel the same diameter. The
resulting dowel fits in the plug hole, cut it off as close as possible
to the rest of the handle and lightly sand to flush. It can sometimes
be a PITA to get it set but slight twisting helps. In one case I didn't
even need to use any adhesive.

For small divots, I have a set of tools that doctors use to take a bone
marrow biopsy, but it's not something readily available at the local
supply store.

I've done this with three rods so far and two pairs of my wife's
birkenstocks.


I also wear Birkenstocks, the oldest pair of shoes/sandals I ever owned.
They're going on 27 years. They've been recorked 7 times, but I'm sure and
your wife may agree, they're the most comfortable things to put on your
feet.
-tom