TOC Cork Grips - Original measurements

[RetroSpec]

CABE members-
I'm attempting to build a prototype pair of Cork and metal ferrule TOC grips like the example in attached images. I don't have any extant examples to base my experiments on. Is there a owner out there who has a pair of original Cork grips that can help me out with a few measurements. Thanks in advance to one of the best online communites I have ever been a part of!!!

• Overall length
• Overall width (at the thickest part). They were usually "barrel" shaped
• Size of the ferrules ( depth/length or height for each one) & diameter
  • From my perspective- it appears that most of these ferrules were "flarred" slightly to accomodate the "barrel" shape of the cork center.

The difficulty for me would be in trying to find ferrules that are flared such as the originals were. There are ferrules out there ( not many to choose from) but it is proving rather difficult to find premade ferrules that fit these requirements.

 

[Iverider]

There's no better way than to hold a real grip in your hand and measure directly from it. If you can find a single out there, I think it would be worth the investment if you're planning on producing these to sell.

 

[cyclingday]

3-7/8” long

1-1/4” wide

Ferrules 5/8”

1-1/8” at the cork

1” at the end

 

[mike cates]

Ferrules can be found online by searching "hose end crimp fittings" at McMaster-Carr and also resourcing fishing pole hardware and manufacturers who supply ferrules and pre made cork grips to this industry. There are probably antique fishing pole collector sites and forums to search as well. Even an older established fishing supply store near you.
As to end caps, brass or copper pipe end caps, that are used in plumbing when sweat soldering to cap pipes, could be obtained and further formed to the flared barrel shape to reform both the ferrule and the end cap by making a set of I.D. enlarging and O.D. retaining press dies if you know someone handy with a metal lathe. It wouldn't take a lot of pressure to do this on a large arbor or hydraulic shop press. Just use some grease on I.D and O.D. so things will slide and not gall the surfaces.
Mike Cates, CA.