This years collection reels

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This years collection reels

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Very happy with how this years reels turned out....my finishing is the best it's ever been thanks to the guys here on the forum helping me to understand finishing techniques on the lathe an mill and how important they are at that point. It sure saves lots of time.

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Beautiful!
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Remarkable!
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That's real pretty! Very nice!
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Heh! Nothing I wouldn't expect from one who does exceptional work.

Well done, as usual.

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Thanks for the comments!

Here's a pic that shows the back plate detail better, as the other pics seem to look washed out.

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Beautiful! Such a pleasure to see such high quality work!
Is the name Norman McDonald familiar to you?
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partime wrote: Thu Nov 04, 2021 3:01 pm Is the name Norman McDonald familiar to you?
Thanks Partime!

Yes I am familiar with his reels. He built reels in BC before passing and used to reside here in Ontario. His reels were functional but not overly complex. Good work just the same.
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I never met the man but have seen a few of his reels. As you say not as complex as what you are building. From what I understand they functioned well but as with everything new processes make what was, obsolete. I know a fellow who spent some time with him and purchased his machine tools.
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Amazing workmanship, as usual!
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Those things are heirloom pieces. I'd be afraid to get one near water. Beautiful work.

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shootnride wrote: Tue Nov 16, 2021 10:30 am I'd be afraid to get one near water.

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Ya, I get that from about half the customers. Some fish them hard, others display them on the shelf and only hold them with gloves (which I still don't understand :lol: )
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