Tom doesn't just get Christmas presents, he also gives them out :)...thanks again Tom!
I received these beautiful plates from Tom and decided to assemble them
I'm using Tom's plates and frame, Prochallenger SS gears, Adam's drag insert kit and SS arm, Lee's SS dog and Gary SS spring, Alan ( the boss ) crank and the early SS sleeve and Dawn's yoke
(https://i.imgur.com/YEjfDDh.jpg)
check out these lugs, you could wear them as jewelry :)
(https://i.imgur.com/UR8keRI.jpg)
left side plate came preassembled, I'm not sure if the production run will as well.
Everything dropped in the right side plate with no issues
(https://i.imgur.com/mATjZ6j.jpg)
and the assembled 9/0
(https://i.imgur.com/PfDou2T.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/TeWzy2r.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/G2tlN8g.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Bh7ECIA.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BlSvo5h.jpg)
Beautiful job Tom, you never disappoint...I love it!
Best,
Sal
Say what 9/0 plates !! Sweat
Nice!
:o :o :o
Lip smakin' guud !! ;) ;)
Looking good!
Mike
Oh my golly miss Molly! 9/0 sideplates!
I need a set in black, or blue, or red or orange or silver or whatever color they might be available in!
Beautiful reel Sal.
Now that is just Sick! :o
Merry Christmas Sal. ;)
Those are nice, that's a good looking reel. I've been stockpiling parts waiting for them to show up. Hope it's soon
That has to be a complete beast. Two thumbs up!
Sal,
That is one great looking reel! I love my green Squidder, but that black and blue combo looks awesome😀
Does it have a name yet? ...."Bruiser", maybe...lol
Brett
Nice!
Wowzer Sal, that's a beauty!
Merry Christmas!
Those lugs are outstanding! Who made them?
I only see one dog there...can the side plates be double dogged??
Very nice piece Sal. Love the blue/black combo!
.............Lou
Thanks guys!...good eye Erik, this one has one dog. I couldn't bring myself to grind that beautiful plate, but you already know that eventually it will be done😜 8)but not right now🙂.
It would be very easy for Tom to get it done for us , he's actually almost there, only a little more cutting on one side, maybe just 1/8 more at the tip.
Best,
Sal
Beautiful!
I love how the curves of the handle flow with it so well!
The harness lugs look really nice, are they Tom's handiwork too?
I'm glad you guys enjoyed it.
Quote from: bhale1 on January 15, 2018, 07:49:56 PM
Sal,
That is one great looking reel! I love my green Squidder, but that black and blue combo looks awesome😀
Does it have a name yet? ...."Bruiser", maybe...lol
Brett
Bett, bruiser might be a great mane for this reel :)
Quote from: STRIPER LOU on January 15, 2018, 11:09:01 PM
Very nice piece Sal. Love the blue/black combo!
.............Lou
Me too Lou, black and Blue is a good combination.
Quote from: xjchad on January 15, 2018, 11:44:09 PM
Beautiful!
I love how the curves of the handle flow with it so well!
Me too Chad, I gave Adam a little help on the design in the beginning.That handle is 3/16" in thickness, I don't believe it would give up.
Quote from: Keta on January 16, 2018, 04:56:49 AM
The harness lugs look really nice, are they Tom's handiwork too?
Yes Lee, those are from Tom. I forgot to mention and I'm not sure how Tom did it to make it work, the eccentric and spring is so easy to install, even a 5 year old could do it. I didn't think it would work from it going in so easily, but its doing its job nicely.
Sal
Quote from: Alto Mare on January 16, 2018, 11:33:40 AM
Brett, bruiser might be a great name for this reel :)
It suits the black and blue color scheme :)
Mike
That is beyond a tank. :o It's nice to see good people have good things happen. :)
Wow, looks fantastic, I have a bunch of 9/0 parts waiting for sideplates.
What are the chances of gettign this premade to allow for double dogs to avoid having to grind the sideplate?
Peter