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Man walks into a shed, again…
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Re: Man walks into a shed, again…
Just sublime Paul, congratulations on a beautifully designed and fabricated reel. ![Hat Off :Hat:](./images/smilies/icon_takehatoff.gif)
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Re: Man walks into a shed, again…
Splendid! I like the holes.
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Re: Man walks into a shed, again…
Very nice Crucian.
Likewise. I think a reel can never have too many holes. There's room for a few more rows on the front flange!
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Re: Man walks into a shed, again…
Perfect in every way. Well done Paul.
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Re: Man walks into a shed, again…
Having seen this reel in the flesh & and the huge pile of swarf, I now fully appreciate how much work & skill goes into a handmade reel, and I am in oare. Hats off to you Paul ![Hat Off :Hat:](./images/smilies/icon_takehatoff.gif)
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Re: Man walks into a shed, again…
Thank you for your kind words gents ![Hat Off :Hat:](./images/smilies/icon_takehatoff.gif)
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Re: Man walks into a shed, again…
Thank you Leszek.
The drum is 3 3/4 x 5/8”
Weight 7 oz’s
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Re: Man walks into a shed, again…
Absolutely fantastic work
Well worth all the hard work to look at that and see the fruits of your labours![Thumbs Up :Thumb:](./images/smilies/icon_thumpb.gif)
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Well worth all the hard work to look at that and see the fruits of your labours
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Re: Man walks into a shed, again…
Simply stunning even the rim mounted check lever has its own hole! ![Hat Off :Hat:](./images/smilies/icon_takehatoff.gif)
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