I was looking for a break from my knob work and thought I'd try something a bit more relaxing, .......... or so I thought!
I've restored a few of these and have another I'm working on from time to time, and even have enough spare parts to make a few more. Just about anything for this reel is almost unobtanium. Although the parts I have left are great mechanically, they leave a bit to be desired cosmetically.
I thought about having them stripped and re chromed and decided to take a crack at it myself. Made up a wooden plug for the lathe and got too it. Polished the spool, rings, base, and bars. They cleaned up nicely and decided to assemble the reel to see what it looked like. Put a coat of wax on it and got her all together and thought it looked pretty darn nice.
What do you think? Chrome or not to chrome? Its going to be a shelfie. Possibly with options I guess?
All have a great evening, .. Lou
Wooden plug for polishing the spool and rings.
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Looks like a clean, crisp patina, Lou --
If mine -- I would display as it is -- sharp and another skillful and perfect result.
Best,
Fred
What a beauty, Lou!
I'd remove the chrome off the handle to match the rest of the reel and shelf it with pride.
Nice work,
Dom
Thats beautiful, Lou! Makes me want one...
I like it! Dom has a good point...might look even better with the handle and shift lever matching. 8)
Yup...polish that baby...Looks great...Bill
I'm not one for silver and gold colored reels, but ooh, that's nice.
Nice work Lou, I reckon you've put a lot of work into that! It would look great with new chrome but it looks great and unique with the polished brass finish.
I like the sailfishers, they're a bit of an oddball size, somewhere between a narrow 4/0 and a 49 or 349 mariner in size, and don't share many internal parts with any other models.
Mike
Lou I like it the way it is - lovely polish job :)
Like Mo said, go for the eccentric lever too, and while you're at it the star drag. ;)
It's beautiful as is but think if it's not too too much work taking it a little further might be the ticket. It's beautiful as is so maybe just shelf her and when you get time, if ever, finish her up.
Enjoy Goldie,
Dom
Thanks for all the comments and suggestions. Most appreciated!
I will do the arm, star, and clutch lever when time affords and I'll have to agree with all that it should be done. It just took a bit more time than expected as getting in to the nooks and cranny's on the base was a pain. Those older Penn's have a serious amount of chrome on them!
Indeed the 130 is a bit of an oddball and that's why it fits me. Its actually a pretty sturdy piece. Its been on display at the shop for several days now and I get a lot of ........ Hey, whats that? Just something out of the ordinary I guess.
All have a great day, .. Lou
Lou, I have no doubt that your Sailfisher attracts quite a bit of attention... she's a looker!
Looking forward to seeing her complete when you finish all of our handles, lol. ;)
Be good,
Dom
That looks awesome! I'm with the others...display it as is!
Mike
Broadway Lou is never gonna finish all of our handles because we will never finish creating reels that need and deserve the beauty of a lou knob
VERY nice work Lou!
I would display as it is.
I like the contrast of gold on silver....
Best,
Jonathan
I like the Silver and Gold look.
Great Job Lou.
Stunning work Lou
Most people see an extinct reel and parts rare as hens teeth, but you just open a couple drawers and build a rare reel like its a walk in the park. My hat's off to you Mr M.
-Ted
That looks badass!
Love it as is Lou! How did you remove the remaining chrome? Did you clear coat the finished metal pieces?
Joe, I used emery cloth and several grades of wet or dry sandpaper up to 1500g. Lots of elbow grease and White Diamond polish. I didn't clear coat but used a good grade of aircraft wax on all the exposed brass.
Its gonna be a shelfie.
Of course the rings and spool were done in the same way but the lathe really helped speed up the process.
Its seems to draw a lot of attention at the shop. Everyone is curious.
Have a great evening, .. Lou
looks very nice like that!
Thanks for your reply Lou! I appreciate you sharing your expertise and stellar work!
Quote from: STRIPER LOU on April 25, 2017, 09:56:38 PM
Joe, I used emery cloth and several grades of wet or dry sandpaper up to 1500g. Lots of elbow grease and White Diamond polish. I didn't clear coat but used a good grade of aircraft wax on all the exposed brass.
Its gonna be a shelfie.
Of course the rings and spool were done in the same way but the lathe really helped speed up the process.
Its seems to draw a lot of attention at the shop. Everyone is curious.
Have a great evening, .. Lou