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Re: Man walks into a shed, again…
Posted: Sat May 11, 2024 11:12 pm
by Jeremy Croxall
Just sublime Paul, congratulations on a beautifully designed and fabricated reel.
Re: Man walks into a shed, again…
Posted: Sat May 11, 2024 11:15 pm
by Duckett
Splendid! I like the holes.
Phil
Re: Man walks into a shed, again…
Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 6:36 am
by Rod Fisher
Very nice Crucian.
Duckett wrote: ↑Sat May 11, 2024 11:15 pm
Splendid! I like the holes.
Phil
Likewise. I think a reel can never have too many holes. There's room for a few more rows on the front flange!
Re: Man walks into a shed, again…
Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 8:30 am
by Wallys-Cast
Perfect in every way. Well done Paul.
Wal.
Re: Man walks into a shed, again…
Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 9:49 am
by Paul F
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
Re: Man walks into a shed, again…
Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 9:51 am
by Crucian
Thank you for your kind words gents
Re: Man walks into a shed, again…
Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 9:57 am
by Crucian
Watermole+ wrote: ↑Sat May 11, 2024 8:16 pm
I’m guessing 3 1/2” diameter?
Thank you Leszek.
The drum is 3 3/4 x 5/8”
Weight 7 oz’s
Re: Man walks into a shed, again…
Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 12:13 pm
by MaggotDrowner
That's impressive!
Re: Man walks into a shed, again…
Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 5:32 pm
by Northern_Nomad
Absolutely fantastic work
Well worth all the hard work to look at that and see the fruits of your labours
Re: Man walks into a shed, again…
Posted: Mon May 13, 2024 8:47 pm
by Bobthefloat
Simply stunning even the rim mounted check lever has its own hole!