First off I want to apologize to everyone about my disappearing thread about the new anodized 4/0 spacer bars and custom narrow kit.
I had just under $2500 of parts that were supposed to be in my hands and ready to go last week, but my plater destroyed every piece and got me back to square one. I was very embarrassed about the whole situation, so that's what made me delete the thread.
I was down but not out. I've never been a quitter, and don't cry over spilled milk(expensive milk) :D......I have since found a much better anodizer that does high gloss finish anodizing for show cars, etc.
From the loss arises new, better, lighter, and much sexier looking spacer bars than the original design. I suggested relief slots to my machinist and I think he nailed it. Hope you all agree.
I hope to have some anodized and ready to go within 2 weeks.
Here are the new designed bars, narrow kit and standard bars
Ted
That is definitely UN-COOL BEANS >:( I hope the plater is picking up the tab for the destroyed parts....The new parts look outstanding brother.....I will be anxious to see the finished products......Bill
I'm sorry that happened to you when you were only trying to do this for yourself and a few choice others in this world. I hope you didn't have to polish all of them again because you did an amazing polishing job the first go round. Holy Cannoli! You did the right thing by not getting discouraged because I can't wait to get my sets of bars especially for trolling. These will look sweet with Tom's plates for sure. I can now have red on the port and green on the starboard which sure makes things easier when it's an all hands on deck situation. I'm a huge fan of the cut outs to shave weight, but most of all their more aesthetically pleasing and I like the shape he cut out. You people around here are costing me a fortune with these sweet upgrades, but I have the nicest gear around and can take on much larger fish with much smaller gear in style. ;)
I also, look forward to having matching clamps and tongue for the tibs. Is there any way you could make a deal with Tiburon for their hardware?
Thanks for sticking with it, Ted.
Dom
Wow that would be enough to make a lesser man give it up. I too am glad you stuck it out.
I need that red clamp and some new red feets! And at least one of these new kitses.
Awesome Work Ted.
It's not easy being a Baller. ;)
Sorry to hear about your plating woes Ted. Unfortunately it happens more often than you think or they admit!
Were you able to rework them or did you have to start from scratch?
No Apology needed at all, the new ones look great, looking forward to hanging some on a few reels. Thanks for sticking with it. Sheridan
Awesome looking parts Ted.
Quote from: Cortez_Conversions on October 28, 2016, 12:47:26 AM
Sorry to hear about your plating woes Ted. Unfortunately it happens more often than you think or they admit!
Were you able to rework them or did you have to start from scratch?
Starting from scratch Tom. I only took a portion of the parts for that first batch. I have more parts already made in my hands and am ready to try this again.
Losing those parts sucks when I think about all the hours spent sanding and polishing just under 200 parts. There was no profit in this venture to begin with, so now I'm on life support should another major failure occur, and my wife will surely pull the plug. If I just stop posting one day, you'll know what happened to me. :D :D
David, your clamp is still on the list. 8)
Ted
That sucks my man. We all already had our convo. New types look fantastic and you know I'm in.
Sorry to hear this Ted. About my parts, just make pretend you sent them already and don't worry about me. I know it isn't much, but it should help a little.
Your anodizing specialist should share the load...
Sal
Awe Ted. I'm sorry to hear about this. How bad does the plates look? Could you even salvage them as seconds for a reduced price?
Ted, I too am sorry to hear of this. Its not only the money involved but the time and hard work. We appreciate your passion!
All the best, .. Lou
Edison blew out some zillion light bulbs before he hit it....without which we wouldn't appreciate the shine you put on your reel bling for us. Having tried to polish about a dozen bits of aluminum and not coming close, you have my appreciation for what you are bringing the Ohana. Can't wait.
J
Quote from: Bryan Young on October 28, 2016, 04:08:58 AM
How bad does the plates look? Could you even salvage them as seconds for a reduced price?
Thanks for your efforts Ted...without innovators like yourself our customizing options would be greatly reduced.
Sorry to hear of the plating problems, Ted. Glad you are getting back to it for the Ohana. Thanks!
Sid
I did get some red parts back from the plater before they self destructed on the other parts. They did have a red cortez tailplate to match up to, but came out a hair light. The color matches accurate plates nicely and still looks fantastic on the Cortez 4/0 :o
Ted
...and the Cortez 4/0
Hopefully my new plater will not screw things up
Ted
Here is another peek at the next generation bars. A test batch will be going to anodize sometime soon.
Ted
My gosh man! Beautiful. I would go totally cross eyed polishing those bad boys up that nice.
It looks like that liquid metal Terminator dude just formed himself into a reel!
Those parts are beautiful Ted! I can't wait to see the finished product.
Randy
Quote from: Maxed Out on October 28, 2016, 08:04:56 PM
Here is another peek at the next generation bars. A test batch will be going to anodize sometime soon.
Ted
I think you better add this reel to your will. Wow!
I'll take my red set on when you get ready brother.
Im sorry to hear that. I hope the plater covered your bill for all the parts he destroyed.
And that polished reel is amazing, looks like fine jewelry!
Yet another venerable old gal dolled up with bodacious scarlet bars:
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah207/ladyaialaAiala/P1000862_zpshszknuyc.jpg)
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah207/ladyaialaAiala/P1000861_zpszkbmfsnx.jpg)
Thank you so much, Ted! :D
~A~
is the reel foot a fit for a stock 113H? thanks!
They go well with stock plates, don"t they?
I'm gonna love these.
Ron
Quote from: Aiala on November 03, 2016, 05:32:27 PM
Yet another venerable old gal dolled up with bodacious scarlet bars:
Thank you so much, Ted! :D
~A~
Aiala, that is a match made in heaven.
Your matching red clamp is ready and will ship out tomorrow
Quote from: Aiala on November 03, 2016, 05:32:27 PM
Yet another venerable old gal dolled up with bodacious scarlet bars:
Aiala says "bodacious." Aiala you must have learned that word from your father. You can't be that old. :D ;D Dominick
Quote from: noyb72 on November 03, 2016, 08:47:54 PM
They go well with stock plates, don"t they?
I'm gonna love these.
Ron
These are super for the stock red plates! I received my set from Ted and these are the cats' pajamas! The reel just feels so much beefier, yet no added weight.
These are Newell x 2 IMHO.
I have (3) 113h and they all have Ted's bars. Turned humdrum reels into good looking set ups. The fish will bypass other lines, just to get caught by the 'Top Kat' reel. Ted guarantees it. ;D
Sweet!
Quote from: Dominick on November 03, 2016, 10:53:40 PM
Aiala says "bodacious." Aiala you must have learned that word from your father. You can't be that old.
Well, I'm not going on 102 like he is, but still... ::)
Ted's bars really are the bee's knees, tho'! ;D
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A~
Quote from: Aiala on November 04, 2016, 12:44:37 AM
Quote from: Dominick on November 03, 2016, 10:53:40 PM
Aiala says "bodacious." Aiala you must have learned that word from your father. You can't be that old.
Well, I'm not going on 102 like he is, but still... ::)
Ted's bars really are the bee's knees, tho'! ;D
~A~
The bee's knees...yikes that is old. ::) Glad your Dad is still going strong. Dominick
Quote from: Aiala on November 04, 2016, 12:44:37 AM
Quote from: Dominick on November 03, 2016, 10:53:40 PM
Aiala says "bodacious." Aiala you must have learned that word from your father. You can't be that old.
Well, I'm not going on 102 like he is, but still... ::)
Ted's bars really are the bee's knees, tho'! ;D
~A~
Aiala, your dad must be a WWII veteran ?? You are one lucky lady to have him around and I hope he goes another 50. 8) God bless him !!
you are a bad influence :D...what can I say, I had the same parts just laying around and had to have one like yours. I added the red clamp so you get a sneak peek at what yours will look like in a couple days when the clamp arrives.
The narrow kit with matching seat is no slouch. Hope to have a few in the near future.
That looks fabulous Ted! 8)
Quote from: Maxed Out on November 04, 2016, 03:46:19 AM
Aiala, your dad must be a WWII veteran ?? You are one lucky lady to have him around and I hope he goes another 50. 8) God bless him !!
Ted, thanks for the kind words. Dad's target is actually 120, which is how long Moses lived. I wouldn't bet against him! ;) And yes, he served as a line officer in the South Pacific during the war, aboard an old WWI destroyer-minesweeper that served as inspiration for his fictional
Caine.
Quote from: Maxed Out on November 04, 2016, 03:46:19 AMYou are a bad influence :D... What can I say, I had the same parts just laying around and had to have one like yours. I added the red clamp so you get a sneak peek at what yours will look like in a couple days when the clamp arrives.
How cool is that... Twins! And with a true reel Sensei, no less! ;) :D ;D
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A~
Thank you Ted - what a class act!
Ted saw that I needed 113h cross bars and offered me a set at a great price. Beautiful work, I haven't mounted them yet but finish and design were great. Next thing I know I get a message that there is a matching clamp on the way UNBELIEVABLE but wait - if you buy today you get ....... no not a second set of Ginzu knives but Ted was nice enough to throw a stock seat in my bag as well. I truly hate owing people so now I gotta figure out a way to make things even. Thanks Ted, great work, great part and great guy.
Pay it forward JRD thats how it's done.
I'm waiting on some side plates in the mail that I picked up on the auction site. If they turn out to be nice, do you have more bars and/or reel seats for sale?
Quote from: rippin_lips on November 08, 2016, 08:43:34 PM
I'm waiting on some side plates in the mail that I picked up on the auction site. If they turn out to be nice, do you have more bars and/or reel seats for sale?
The narrow seats were prototypes and only a few were made. More will be around soon.
I do have standard width red bars with matching clamp as pictured in this thread. You'll need a stock Penn 113 seat. Here are those bars on accurate side plates, and Cortez side plates.
Ted
Well the good news is the plates I bought look very nice. The bad news is I didn't look close enough and they are the old style with the drag stack accessible from the outside. They will work great to restore my dads old 113h that has seen better days. Do you have silver bars? Not sure these old plates are worth the upgrade but I would still like to have a set of bars on hand if I find some newer plates.
Quote from: rippin_lips on November 10, 2016, 01:19:01 PM
Well the good news is the plates I bought look very nice. The bad news is I didn't look close enough and they are the old style with the drag stack accessible from the outside. They will work great to restore my dads old 113h that has seen better days. Do you have silver bars? Not sure these old plates are worth the upgrade but I would still like to have a set of bars on hand if I find some newer plates.
No silver at the moment. That will change soon.
Nothing wrong with external drags. I think the big top hat makes a smoother drag. All that chrome would match the silver bars fantastically.
Ron