An email from Dewey Rods...
J. Dewey Mfg. Co.
P.O. Box 2014
Southbury, CT 06488
From :
deweyrods@att.net
Date : Thursday, July 20, 2006 9:08 am
Subject : cleaning rods
> Keith,
> Thank you for your inquiry. Anything longer than 44" has to be a 2-
> piece rod. We leave the handle assembly off the 44" coated rod and
> make a stainless extension piece with a handle that threads
> together with the coated section. That way only the coated piece
> passes through the barrel and the stainless piece just hangs out
> in the back. We would be happy to make one for you if you would
> like, the cost of the 2-piece rods is $45. We won't know the exact
> shipping until we bring the box to the post office but it should
> be approximately $15-20 for an air shipment to Canada. Please let
> us know if yo would like to proceed. Thanks again.
> Regards,
> J. Dewey Mfg. Co.
Further email...
If you have access to a smooth or rubber jawed vise, taking the handle assembly off is pretty simple. We can then send you the extension that will thread together with your rod. The extension/handle piece on its own would be $15 plus shipping. As you said, shipping would be much less as that part is small and light.