Well Christmas finally came and i am now ready to open shop.
Nice, I hope things go well for you.
Congratulations!
Congratulations, and best of luck to you.
Thanks guys, and with my mechanical aptitude combined with the wealth of knowledge and craftsmanship that is to be found from you wonderful gentlemen here, i can see success in my future.
Are you opening up a Shop in Milton Chris?
Yes i am
pictures! we want pictures!!!!!!
Cone should be posting a pick of the tools my fiancée got me for Christmas. I also had some mini LED Flashlights made up with my company name, address and phone number on them. I have already got a couple of the local bait shops allowing me to leave them on their counters for advertising. And i am currently attempting to build a web sight. I will also be running smoothdrag washers through Dawn.
That's Awesome! Chris,
I hope it works out well for you Buddy! ;)
Chris this is great! Owning my own business Since 1999 I know how tough it can be to get the ball rolling!! You'll do great. Just keep plugging and always remember that there are NO short cuts for good craftsmanship! Sometimes the customer does not see or even appreciate the work and ingenuity that goes into what you do, but you'll know. Best of luck!
Bob
wishing the best in your new venture! :)
I went into business in 1985. I haven't had to take orders from anyone since. Hard work but being your own boss is where it is at. The best to you and wishing a long and successful career. Dominick
Good luck to you Chris. Do you have a website yet?
Scott
Good Luck Chris. Remember to find time for friends and family.
Not yet Scott. But when i get it operational i will post the address. And Brian believe me friends and family are always a first. Which having them and their support in this endeavour makes it even more appreciative.
Good luck and have a great newyear!
I want to appologize to Chris. I had issues with my Photobucket account and it just let me access it. Here are the photos he sent.
(http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/FireandH2O/1388034051437_zps7d65b869.jpg) (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/FireandH2O/media/1388034051437_zps7d65b869.jpg.html)
(http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii557/FireandH2O/IMG952013122595211715_zps434c8f79.jpg) (http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/FireandH2O/media/IMG952013122595211715_zps434c8f79.jpg.html)
Bob
Thanks Cone. That was the last of the tools i needed to be able to get started. My fiancée (Ms. Clause had them sitting under the tree for me. My first official job starts tomorrow, a Mitchel 302 red dot. Fun, fun, fun.
Hey Chris,
Keith here. Glad I could fix the 9/0 for you..!!
Love the job you did Kieth. And once i get some good money flowing i plan on picking up some of those extra reels you have. And i forgot to speak up at your house Thursday. But if you decide to sell that 14/0 let me have first dibs please. We can work something out on it.
Thanks to Bryan, i have some pics of a Mitchell 302 i worked on posted up on the spinning reel section of the forum. Check it out and please feel free to give all opinions. Help me become strong in the addicting art.
Well the web site is now up. I will be adding new pics to the site as jobs start coming through. Monday I have 5 Ambassador 5500C3's coming in for service.
Here is the site address:
www.wilsonsreelupgrades.com (http://www.wilsonsreelupgrades.com)
Chris, took a look at the site...LOOKS GREAT!!! Good luck.
Bob
$25 for 30 class and larger reels ,huh? I think I might drop off a couple Everol's on my way to Navarre. ;D
Congrats Chris! Wish you the best in your business. TIGHT LINES! ;D
Thanks guys, glad you like it. Daron, bring them on down man. It would be an honor.
I only have one. A 14/0 two speed. I am scared of it myself. I have it in reserve. When I get spooled with a Senator 14/0. I'm bustin' it out! ;)
Everol only makes one bigger. The mighty 18/0. They lay claim that this is the largest reel in the world.
I have fished an Everol 12/0 back this past summer. We nick-named it the punisher as it was a pure beast. by far the sweetest reel I have fished with. just make sure with those big ones that you have a harness on as they get heavy pretty quick.
Quote from: Shark Hunter on January 09, 2014, 06:00:25 AM
I only have one. A 14/0 two speed. I am scared of it myself. I have it in reserve. When I get spooled with a Senator 14/0. I'm bustin' it out! ;)
Everol only makes one bigger. The mighty 18/0. They lay claim that this is the largest reel in the world.
Actually... no. :)
I didn't want to mention it before, but the 20/0 is now available. It has been in the works for a long time, but in the last year or so Everol has invested in some new (bigger!) machinery and decided to answer to the demand for something bigger. Never mind the specifics for line capacity or drag... it has a LOT of both.
This doesn't detract from the coolness of your 14/0 at all though... The 14/0 is sort of the long time original cult classic monster reel; the one of legend. The real McCoy. Enjoy.
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Good Job Chris,
I have pictures of my last service on Everol Reels if you ever needed them.
Thanks Kieth. I will definitely let you know if i need and pointers. Main thing is going to be making sure i keep all those drag pressure springs together. The rest shouldnt be to bad. Good thing is will have a lot of work surface should Daron decide to let me work on it for him.
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...Main thing is going to be making sure i keep all those drag pressure springs together...
Just keep the spool upright on the table as you lift the drag washers off. The springs will usually stay put.
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So I'm in a Cult Now. Cool! 8)
Don't get your hopes up Chris. I was just kidding. I see no need to service it yet. After I fish it, yes. I installed the handle. This is brand new fresh out the Box! That's a 9/0 in the center behind it, just to give you an idea of its massive size!
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_2141_zps8f305d05.jpg)
Stop your making me jealous. I had a chance to get that 12/0 but was no where close at that time to come off of $450.00.
I serviced a 12/0 last fall. Cool reel, but there are many dissimilar metals in contact w/ one another and the bearing that's buried in the drive bushing is a pain. Parts aren't cheap either.
Daron: With all due respect, are you trying to out reel the Wizard of Pennsylvania? ::) :D I know you passed me already. :-* Dominick
Good luck with the new business.
Rgds
Mark
Quote...many dissimilar metals in contact w/ one another and the bearing that's buried in the drive bushing is a pain....
Well, no more dissimilar metals than anyone else really. Stainless, aluminum, maybe some bronze... the usual. And you're right- that roller bearing was such a pain, that it was deleted from the reels a decade or two ago and replaced with an oil bronze bushing instead.
The two-speeds use a bearing there, but it is a regular stainless steel ball bearing like all the others.
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Quote from: Pescachaser on January 10, 2014, 01:13:43 AM
Daron: With all due respect, are you trying to out reel the Wizard of Pennsylvania? ::) :D I know you passed me already. :-* Dominick
You know that can't be done Dominick. ;)
The Wizard teaches me new stuff almost every day!
Any updates on how your buisness has been going?
the wizard from pennsylvania, does that guy build yellow ''brick'' roads? ha ha. daron that reel is massive catch a big one buddy. yesterday i finally got to service and build the red jigmaster you sent me, still have the 112h to do , i thank you very much again. i had alot of catching up to do , plus all my re-habing, it turned out minty ,but i'm still a dinosaur, i'm waiting for my son to show me how to post a picture. harryk