New project a home made centrepin 4''
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Thanks Gents :-)
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Exquisite. Art goes angling, fine art at that....
"Oh for want of rod and line I'd fish this stream serene, sublime".
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The wood i use is from a antique shelf from oak, completely dry and does not work any more with cold and warmer surroundings. it is also hard enough for a reel back plate i think the wood must be from a good quality to make a back plate from it. Tropical wood is also possible i think but difficult to get here.Shed_Monkey wrote: ↑Wed Aug 30, 2017 9:08 am Impressive job so far
I am interested in the choice of wood for making a reel - do you need to select a particular cut such as quarter sawn timber to prevent warping in the future? Are there some woods which are a better choice than others?
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Wow, is there anything you can't do? You are amazingly talented. I'd love to be a fly on the wall and watch you make your many creations.
Brilliant mate
Brilliant mate
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Looking really good Evert
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I did find some good material for the reel handles i working on, pen making blanks with nice colors, turn them on the lathe and polished them, stil have to make the handles from this but i think that is no problem.
I polished the bars with very fine wet sanding paper and after that with Brasso, the result is wonderful ... i think
I polished the bars with very fine wet sanding paper and after that with Brasso, the result is wonderful ... i think