Pics of a couple things I have done

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WVHillbilly

July 15, 2022, 09:02:18 PM
Folks always like pictures. Anyways .... A pair of Penn 180s I made cross bars for. The bottom one was first and I did not care for the full length slot across the bar. Aesthetically it just sucked. So the one above it was slotted limited to the through hole. I also modified the base on the second to permit a rod clamp thingy. Anyways ..... Hope to contribute more as I go along. Been a messin around for a few years now making parts and such. Hobby ..... not a job. :)
the Olympic Dolphin 614 is in the back, and what I am currently messing with.
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Dominick

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July 15, 2022, 11:48:01 PM
Nice work...Dominick
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Swami805

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July 16, 2022, 01:54:04 AM
Looks good!
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July 16, 2022, 01:59:22 AM
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mhc

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July 16, 2022, 01:24:26 PM
Tidy work - I'm interested to know how you shaped the bars and the grooves? I've done a couple myself with a drill press and files but yours look a lot neater  :D

Mike
It can't be too difficult - a lot of people do it.

foakes

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July 16, 2022, 02:53:11 PM
Looks really strong!

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Wompus Cat

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July 16, 2022, 03:34:41 PM
Quote from: WVHillbilly on July 15, 2022, 09:02:18 PMFolks always like pictures. Anyways .... A pair of Penn 180s I made cross bars for. The bottom one was first and I did not care for the full length slot across the bar. Aesthetically it just sucked. So the one above it was slotted limited to the through hole. I also modified the base on the second to permit a rod clamp thingy. Anyways ..... Hope to contribute more as I go along. Been a messin around for a few years now making parts and such. Hobby ..... not a job. :)
the Olympic Dolphin 614 is in the back, and what I am currently messing with.


You will fit in here quite well with this kinda stuff .
Looks like somebody wrapped their Braided Line around the Knob on that middle one . Not that I would know ANYTHING bout that. ::)
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WVHillbilly

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July 16, 2022, 06:03:31 PM
Quote from: mhc on July 16, 2022, 01:24:26 PMTidy work - I'm interested to know how you shaped the bars and the grooves? I've done a couple myself with a drill press and files but yours look a lot neater  :D

Mike

I have an old lathe and mill I completely rebuilt. I started with a chunk of thick wall aluminum tube. Turned inside and outside to size. Then I used a sideplate to locate the holes. The chunk of aluminum tube makes 5 crossbars if ya lay em out smartly. The slots are cut on my mill. Hand file round the edges. Bit of recess on back sides to prevent line pinch and some clearance. They are turned to form to the shape of the reel. Instead of drilling and tapping the side screws I through drilled them and pressed the original supports in. That way they just go back in like the original bar pins did. Stouter than the aluminum as well. Hope this helps
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WVHillbilly

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July 16, 2022, 06:22:29 PM
Quote from: Wompus Cat on July 16, 2022, 03:34:41 PM
Quote from: WVHillbilly on July 15, 2022, 09:02:18 PMFolks always like pictures. Anyways .... A pair of Penn 180s I made cross bars for. The bottom one was first and I did not care for the full length slot across the bar. Aesthetically it just sucked. So the one above it was slotted limited to the through hole. I also modified the base on the second to permit a rod clamp thingy. Anyways ..... Hope to contribute more as I go along. Been a messin around for a few years now making parts and such. Hobby ..... not a job. :)
the Olympic Dolphin 614 is in the back, and what I am currently messing with.


You will fit in here quite well with this kinda stuff .
Looks like somebody wrapped their Braided Line around the Knob on that middle one . Not that I would know ANYTHING bout that. ::)

LOL! At least in this case that handle was like that when I got it. I have done the same however tying bimini twists. :D
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mhc

#9
July 17, 2022, 02:27:05 AM
Quote from: WVHillbilly on July 16, 2022, 06:03:31 PMI have an old lathe and mill....

Thanks, that will help keep things aligned (I should've noticed the reels in the photo are sitting on a mill vice, on a mill  :D ). Looking forward to seeing some more of your creations and modifications.

Mike
 
It can't be too difficult - a lot of people do it.

Bill B

#10
July 17, 2022, 07:06:03 PM
Outstanding!  Bill
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alantani

#11
July 18, 2022, 12:15:10 AM
is a half frame on the list of things to do?
send me an email at alantani@yahoo.com for questions!

WVHillbilly

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July 18, 2022, 12:23:48 AM Last Edit: July 18, 2022, 12:44:45 AM by WVHillbilly
Quote from: alantani on July 18, 2022, 12:15:10 AMis a half frame on the list of things to do?
that very idea is where I was headed originally. I am still considering the design. Mostly due to the reel seat. :) I have looked a bit for premade reel seats I could fasten to the bottom. If I find such an item, then a half frame becomes much simpler.
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alantani

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July 18, 2022, 01:15:01 AM
and a stainless steel bar would be a nice way to top it off!
send me an email at alantani@yahoo.com for questions!
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