The "Alan Tani Special"

Tiddlerbasher · March 02, 2018, 12:52:44 PM

Wow Lou you have cracked the perf mix. And that transparent mix is a gem to (in fact they are all gorgeous) - congrats Man

STRIPER LOU · March 02, 2018, 02:23:07 PM

Thank you all for your comments, they're truly appreciated.

Sal, it actually goes along fairly quickly and took about an hour to install and photograph everything. Cotton gloves are your friend! My camera is always set up on the tripod as I'm always taking
pics of plug, lures, bucktails, reels etc. etc.

I'm also finding that I need to get away from the machinery at times and do other things for a break. The other day, I made a mistake on a shaft. I think its the first one I messed up on in over a year. Trying to make things near perfect can definitely become tedious at times.

As for the Doc, he's an amazing individual. His post's and accomplishments are second to none. I'd be looking at things he had done and wondered if I would be up to the task of any of them.
One could only imagine having him as a mentor!

For me, I truly appreciate and understand quality. I'm also quite determined. If I put my mind to something .... more than likely it will happen one way or another.

Chris, I did not mix the perf but I am closing in on it. Time is the issue. The green/black transparent flame was done here. Its an absolute bugger and extremely hard to get any consistency to the way the colors mingle and come out. When its right though, ..... Its amazing!

I'm using the best resin I can find and it has excellent transparency but wondering if it will yellow over time. Possibly so but I'm thinking it would take a good long while.
I could definitely use a helper and had a college kid for a while. He was intense on learning how to tie flies and was getting quite good at it. He's back at school now and that's what's most important.

OK, back to work, thanks again all and have a great day, .. Lou

ez2cdave · March 02, 2018, 04:19:24 PM

Well . . . " She's pretty, but can she cook ? " - LOL !

Those are simply incredible, Lou . . . Amazing !

While the Idea for a 2-Speed 4/0 is "on the table", what about a 2-Speed 6/0 ?

Tight Lines !

gstours · March 02, 2018, 04:48:02 PM

The greens completely compliment each other. Truely custom. You are over the top. Great post. You are truly amazing 😉. Thanks for the pictures. Best of luck.

STRIPER LOU · March 02, 2018, 06:18:15 PM

Dave, If I get to the 4/0 and it comes out OK, I may look at the 6/0.

Thanks Gary!

.............Lou

PS If I can get this going, its not something that I can mass produce. If I do in fact get access to the equipment, I'm sure the time frame will be limited.

I'll be talking with them next week and we'll see how it goes.

ez2cdave · March 02, 2018, 07:14:50 PM

Quote from: STRIPER LOU on March 02, 2018, 06:18:15 PM
Dave, If I get to the 4/0 and it comes out OK, I may look at the 6/0.

Thanks Gary!

.............Lou

EXCELLENT !

Tight Lines !

Tiddlerbasher · March 03, 2018, 01:15:36 AM

Lou - if only I lived down the road I'd give you a hand - I would love it

Sadly there's a big puddle between us

STRIPER LOU · March 03, 2018, 01:57:20 AM

Chris, I could use all the help I can get. It would be great to have someone share in the chaos! Its almost 9 pm and been in the shop since 7 this morning. I have taken some breaks though.

It would be great if you could just teleport over. ha!

.............Best, .. Lou

Carl L · March 03, 2018, 04:24:19 AM

Is there actually a possibility of an AT member building custom 2 speed 4/0s ?? I would be very interested in that !! Is there another thread that I missed ??

Reel 224 · March 03, 2018, 04:37:45 AM

Lou: Great work!! But I wouldn't expect anything else from you, I know how much you put into your work and I know how much pride you have in doing so. I am waiting to build a few reels this spring from the site custom reel parts makers and I'm sure they will look great with some of your custom handles.

Joe

STRIPER LOU · March 03, 2018, 01:59:41 PM

Thanks for the kind words Joe, they're appreciated.

I have several reels apart on the workbench this morning. In trying to get my head wrapped around this whole 2 speed project, Its obvious I've overlooked a few things.

The larger reels offer a bit more real estate to work with and that in itself is a plus. I was looking for Doc's old post and couldn't find it. If anyone has a link, it would be more than appreciated.
If its still available, I doubt there's and pics but the write up would help significantly.

No doubt, Doc's the Mastermind!

One of my friends own a screw machine shop and his son also runs another place down the road. I'd really like to make the gear train assembly myself as this would be a significant saving's, but this may be another alternative. In my mind though, a handful of custom parts, .... the cost is going to be rough.

OK All, thanks again and if you have the link, please post it up.

Have a great day, .. Lou

mhc · March 03, 2018, 02:29:17 PM

Great reel Lou, your attention to detail never ceases to amaze me. Is Doc's 9/0 project the link you're chasing? http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=19277.0
Hope you get the chance to experiment with the 2 speed senator concept.

Mike

STRIPER LOU · March 03, 2018, 02:58:04 PM

That's it Mike, most appreciated. For some reason I couldn't find it this morning. To many things happening I guess.

Shop opens at 1:00 this afternoon and trying to get the place cleaned up. Because of the weather people are getting more than anxious!

Thanks, .. Lou

mrwilson99 · March 03, 2018, 05:56:16 PM

wow! those are some sexy reels!

Robert Janssen · March 04, 2018, 01:16:59 PM

Thanks kindliest for the kudos, folks. I appreciate it. Not leastly from Lou, of whose work and talent with, and secret supply of, stunning acrylics I envy.

Making a two-speed 113 would be surely be interesting to many. It would take a bit of doing, probably not impossible though. I think it would be worthwhile to pursue the avenue of a manually shifted device, which I began earlier, but haven't really gotten back to just yet. Some other stuff came between.

That, and the issue of compatibility with all the new versions of custom and stock sideplates and whateverall else.

So, maybe.

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