John ( 54Bullseye ), requested my service on his 20/0.
(https://i.imgur.com/RtNSdZj.jpg)
I finally got to hold that gorgeous handle
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as speculated, it looks even better live. We could use another machinist here, especially one with those skills.
John, see if Rollie would like to join us :). I thought my custom knob was pretty large, this one is about 1/2" longer
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ok, back on the 20/0.
John requested the works, so of course it got the double dogs
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not sure what type of SS Tom uses for his dogs, but making the notch on one of them for the spring really gave me a tough time.
Good job on your quality product Tom!
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bearings get packed as usual
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one of the best tools I have, especially for these large reels.
Thanks for offering those to us Alan.
Here are some of the parts that went into this reel
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Dogs from Tom, of course and the 14 washers kit from Mystic reel parts.
If you are going to use the 14 washers kit, it will be a little low on the gear, you will need to add another keyed washer.
On these reels I will also add a delrin washer on top of the heat shield, this allows you to move the star with one finger and still get the drags up there
John got my last set of steel gears and the chromed bridge with a tongue
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the tongue helps keeping the main gear from tilting. Not sure it would really help, but it does make sense to me.
John saw it and wanted it.
I have a few options with the gear sleeves, Tom's and Alan's, both great product.
On this one I found an electra mate that I had in my bin, the reason I decided to use it is that it fits to perfection on these older bridge.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZATij6t.jpg)
I'm probably going to regret getting rid of it, it is my last.
As the other reels I've done, the frame on this one is also tight, but should work just fine.
you will need to take your time when taking it apart and when assembling it.
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As with all my reels, a Delrin under the main gear(https://i.imgur.com/VqOV2Ud.jpg)
and everything goes back in.
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and this one is ready for anything out there
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gorgeous and tough
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Best,
Sal
Nice work Sal, You've lifted the bar again! I think that's the neatest side plate modification I've seen yet - have you been using the end mill bit for long? With your expert touch, Tom's dogs, the steel gears, chrome bridge, 14 washer drag set and Rollie's handle, John has another great reel to add to his already amazing collection.
Mike
$$$$$$$ is going out in an hour Sal looks like you did a great job !!!! Very clean work ! Can't wait to try it out and if and when the first Giant Tuna comes to gaff for keeps or release I will post pics of battle !! Thanks again ! John Taylor
PS Thanks again Lou for the beautiful red acrylic !!! Also here is Rollie in his element !!!
That is some piece of work Sal. Beautiful!!!
Thanks guys! Pretty much the same routine, but I figured what a heck, since it is a 20/0 and it does come with one of the best handles I've seen, I decided to post some pics.
I forgot to mention Lou for his kindness of donating that beautiful acrylic, but John got it covered.
John, love that pic of Rollie, I wish I could hang at his shop sometime :)
Not sure You'll see this Rollie, I love your work!
Sal
I don't think it can get any better than that!
Great work.
Fantastic skills, Sal!
Best,
Fred
Great work Sal! We have a multitude of talented people here, I for one am happy I latched on to this site. I have picked up a lot of knowledge over the years.
Joe
Another great build, Sal, and of course the handle is spectacular!
Good work as usual paisano. The photo of Rollie is a classic. If you called down to central casting for a machinist you would get someone that looks just like that. Dominick
Always impressed with your work and attention to detail, Sal.
John, That reel is a beast... I hope you get a monster on it to showcase the reel, your creativity, and Rollie and Sal's skills.
Thanks for showing how it's done.
Dom
Glad you posted the insides of that real. That compliments the rest of the quality work that has gone into that 20/0. Great work as usual Sal.
John, the picture of Rollie is great, just as I imagined him. Now if he has a slight Maine accent.
Dave
I spent two hours at Rollie's today his is a wealth on knowledge and a hot #### !!! John Taylor
Quote from: Reel 224 on October 06, 2018, 06:07:30 PM
Great work Sal! We have a multitude of talented people here, I for one am happy I latched on to this site. I have picked up a lot of knowledge over the years.
Joe
You are correct Joe and I do not belong in the same category as some of these guys though.
Lot's of people with lots of talent here.
Here is a somewhat similar handle made from Adam ( Three Se7ens ).
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This titanium arm was made special for me about 7-8 months ago and it is massive in thickness.
I customized this 16/0 for someone and he happened to see it and had to have it
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I contacted Adam prior to letting it go and he said he had another chunk and was going to make me one.
I hope he's just too busy and that I will eventually get a replacement.
Sal
Great work Sal, thanks for posting, looks great, cheers Don.
How did you get that handle nut on?
Alan's wrench with no modifications, It would ride on the lip while tilted.
Being titanium, it would only get shinier.
Sal
Here is a different Penn style socket Rollie just made me this one uses a 3/8" nut driver or wrench for leverage. I told him to make a few sets with both sizes of Penn nuts. I bet some people would like them !! John Taylor
Quote from: 54bullseye on October 07, 2018, 10:14:07 AM
Here is a different Penn style socket Rollie just made me this one uses a 3/8" nut driver or wrench for leverage. I told him to make a few sets with both sizes of Penn nuts. I bet some people would like them !! John Taylor
John, that tool is really sharp! Thanks for posting.
I love seeing what skilled machinists can do - thanks for showing us a bit more of Rollie's work John, you're lucky to be able to drop in and watch.
Mike
Quote from: 54bullseye on October 07, 2018, 10:14:07 AM
Here is a different Penn style socket Rollie just made me this one uses a 3/8" nut driver or wrench for leverage. I told him to make a few sets with both sizes of Penn nuts. I bet some people would like them !! John Taylor
John, I was tempted to keep your wrench and tell you I forgot to add it to the box ;D.
You beat me to it, I was going to ask you if Rollie would be willing to make me one :)
I need to own some of his work, so if he is making those, I'll take the small and the large...thank you.
Sal
Great work like always Sal. Beauty of a reel. Nice sockets too! Those would sell!
Andy
Great looking job !!
That looks pretty sweet.
I would be down for a large one if they become available.
That's a very nice looking reel and I know uncle sal made it smooth as silk ;) and when the dogs bark :D you will like it ;D
Where did he get the frame for this reel? I am looking for a one piece frame for my 12/0 build.... I noticed Cortez conversions has a 9/0 frame and plates but when could we see a frame and possible* plates for the 12/0????
These 20/0 kits were a special edition, only a few were made and according to some they will not show up again.
Sometimes you could get lucky and find one on the big auction site, but it doesn't happen too often.
As for the 12/0, I asked Steve Carson from Penn to get us full aluminum kits for the 10/0 & 12/0 a long time ago, but they had no interest.
I'm sure they will eventually show up here, but the guys that offer these parts are the only ones that could answer you.
Sal
I'm sorry I just found this post....incredible work from the masters, Sal, Rollie, et al.....Bill
I thank you for the kind words Bill, but I'm no master...just a reel nut as you and many other members here :).
I've been following your progress, you've come a long way.
All my best,
Sal
Sal your one of the biggest nuts !! Reel nuts that is. Thanks for the great job !!! John Taylor
Another excellent product by Sal. Ready to go for a long time without a hitch.