The last operation off the mill was tapping. The reverse style star is my own design and I really like the way this turned out.
Whether your pulling the star from the bottom or pushing it from the top, .... using 1, 2, or 3 fingers , it just plain old works.
It comes in at 1.4 oz. I had hoped to do a bit better and have several other designs that I like, both for JM and 4/0 and those should trim off a little more weight. Its possible I may be able to add a bit more relief on the back side and alter the shape a whisker. Even the tiniest amount helps! I have an additional paddle and spoon shape that are WIP too.
This one is SS but the one for the 6/0 - 9/0 will be aluminum and will have an insert cut out of a brass star which will alleviate the problem of the buttress thread. From my calculations, it should weight in at about an ounce.
This is going on a gentlemen's full out Custom. All external dress up parts will be made here. It will have a shop made inserted acrylic knob, handle crank, custom star and shift lever, and plans are to do some pearl inlays. I have done inlays in the past and they really take a reel to the next level. Unfortunately, they're very time consuming but I think worth it.
OK, its back to the mill, .... all have a great evening, .. Lou
Gorgeous Lou!
That sir is an awesome looking star!!!
WOW, stellar work Lou!!!
Beautiful, Lou!
Doesn't get better than that!
Best,
Fred
Top job Lou, looks great, cheers Don.
Beautiful work as always, looking forward to the rest of the reel!
I like that star a lot. Send me one. I'll wear it like a badge. ::) Dominick
Lou, put me on top of your list for when you get making Christmas presents 🎁. This is awesome 👏.
Thanks for sharing the pictures and idea. You have many talents.
Great design, superbly executed by a master craftsman
Love it Lou!
Nice design Lou, improved function and it looks great!
Mike
As always, beautiful work.
Hmmmm! dats purty :)
Thanks, Now it's Lou 🧐Davincy.💁♂️👍
Perfection Lou,
I really like the flats on the star where your fingers would be touching. Great insight.
Your custom sst Star is the most advanced thing today to hit the market .....for a serious fisherman, money is no object. Start cranking these out. I still shudder at the price. It's not plews it Lou,s🤦♀️