A new alu-frame for Penn reels.

[trond_solem]

Put me down for a half dozen of those LB 60 frames. That'll be enough to get me started.

That is noted.
I have to do measurements on a real reel before ordering.
Does anyone have a reel that I can borrow, or a shoddy reel I can buy?

[Maxed Out]

Heck yes, I would absolutely send you a useable penn 60 that you can have, and fish after you're done with it.. Shoot me a PM with your address and I'll get the ball rolling. I'll even pay postage.

Ted

[Aiala]

Some pretty inexpensive units currently on eBay, but who knows what it'd cost to ship to Norway...   

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Penn-No-60-Long-Beach-Made-In-The-U-S-A-/271728855582?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f444d4a1e

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Estate-Find-Penn-60-Long-Beach-Deep-Sea-Fishing-Reel-/201253418633?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2edba37689

~A~

[Islandgypsy]

 X2 to what Ted said, I've got a mess of them if you need a prototype or guinea pig!
                      - G.B .

[trond_solem]

X2 to what Ted said, I've got a mess of them if you need a prototype or guinea pig!
                      - G.B .

If you got wider reels, or other penn reels that may deserve an aluminium frame, please ship them to me and I will try to get some frames cut for a reasonable price.

This is what a tricked out Senator 112 may look with custom parts and a new frame.

[Aiala]

Mr. Solem, have you considered fabricating custom side plates as well as frames? The thing is, ever since Accurate, JVariance and Lee Pro stopped making them, reelheads are frantic to get hold of any leftovers, and are paying crazy prices (myself included). Maybe there's still enough of a demand to make it worthwhile?   

~A~

[trond_solem]

Mr. Solem, have you considered fabricating custom side plates as well as frames? The thing is, ever since Accurate, JVariance and Lee Pro stopped making them, reelheads are frantic to get hold of any leftovers, and are paying crazy prices (myself included). Maybe there's still enough of a demand to make it worthwhile?   

~A~

That is an idea that has spun around inside my head for a while.
Which sideplates are most interesting? Once I have established a good connection with a CNC cutting company, there are almost no limits for what I can draw up and have cut.

Trond

[RowdyW]

Hi Trond, how about Jigmaster 500 & 501 plates?

[Aiala]

Hi Trond, how about Jigmaster 500 & 501 plates?

I agree with Rowdy, because the same plates could be used for a "99", a 506, and a 505, which would make them very versatile. Also, I know that Black Pearl's double-dogged bridge can fit because I have two of them installed in my Accuplated Jigmasters.

And, if they were offered in an assortment of colors, like Accurate did, that would be an added incentive to potential buyers.   

~A~

[trond_solem]

Hi Trond, how about Jigmaster 500 & 501 plates?

I agree with Rowdy, because the same plates could be used for a "99", a 506, and a 505, which would make them very versatile. Also, I know that Black Pearl's double-dogged bridge can fit because I have two of them installed in my Accuplated Jigmasters.

And, if they were offered in an assortment of colors, like Accurate did, that would be an added incentive to potential buyers.   

~A~

Good idea! Now I have to buy a Jigmaster 500, a 501 and the high speed jigmasters.  :-)
Getting them in different colors is no problem. The coloring is a separate part of the anodizing process at the end, so getting 3 or 4 colors is no problem.
I am looking into making spools also. No big deal drawing them up.
If I make spools and frames, you can have the reels in almost any width you want. :-)
Image of reel with alu side plates coming up in few minutes. Rendering takes some time. :-)

[trond_solem]

Mr. Solem, have you considered fabricating custom side plates as well as frames? The thing is, ever since Accurate, JVariance and Lee Pro stopped making them, reelheads are frantic to get hold of any leftovers, and are paying crazy prices (myself included). Maybe there's still enough of a demand to make it worthwhile?   

~A~

I had sideplates for the 112 reel drawn up, so I conveted those to ringless alu-plates. Internals not complete yet, but you get the idea.

[Aiala]

I had sideplates for the 112 reel drawn up, so I converted those to ringless alu-plates. Internals not complete yet, but you get the idea.

Indeed I do... just beautiful!! 

~A~

[Dominick]

Trond, I viewed the photos on your web site.  The photos of the aurora borealis are spectacular.  I understand that the aurora is always viewable in that area of Norway.  Is that true?  Dominick

[trond_solem]

Trond, I viewed the photos on your web site.  The photos of the aurora borealis are spectacular.  I understand that the aurora is always viewable in that area of Norway.  Is that true?  Dominick

Not completely true. :-)
During wintertime, when we get some darkness at night, there is some aurora visible far north almost evey night is the weather permits viewing. The last nights there have been very active auroa over most parts of the country, but the heavy cloud cover here wont let any light through.
In the summer, we don't have dark enough sky so the aurora are visible. Midsummer the sun is down for less than an hour here, and a bit further north, it is never down. I.e. midnight sun.
We will need an aurora KP index of about 1000 to make it visible then, but then again you probably will need a space suit to survive. :-)

[Islandgypsy]

Hello Trond, don't have any wider Long Beaches at the moment. PM me if you would like me to send a 60 LB for your project.  -G.B.