Hi All, just finished up the last of the 4 parts. The shift lever completes this group and I've already made some changes to the arm itself. I was able to make the lever a bit oversize as its going on Tom's plates.
Stock Penn plates have a stepped boss that it has to fit into, ... in this case its not necessary for Tom's as the plates are flat and the additional size I think will make it stand out.
I'm also awaiting some black delrin to make a cap and a few cutters to improve the process.
Still working on the wide stars too as time allows.
Hopefully I'll get to install everything next week to complete the "Alan Tani Special"
All have a great afternoon, .. Lou
Doesn't get any better than that, Lou!
Exceptional skills...
Best,
Fred
:o :o :o
Lou I will be in NJ by six. Ever hear of Santa coming down chimney to take his own presents? 😁
Quote from: thorhammer on January 08, 2018, 08:31:16 PM
Lou I will be in NJ by six. Ever hear of Santa coming down chimney to take his own presents? 😁
Lou isn't in NJ ;) :D
Joe
WOW! :o
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Lou isn't in NJ ;) :D
Joe
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You're right Joe, Lou isn't just in NJ, he is in Washington, NY, Florida, Alaska, Baja and everywhere in between ;) ;)
Beautiful work as usual Lou. Your knobs make any reel unique. I'd love to see the reel that gets those parts.
Just installed my red knob couple days ago. Reel went from drab to game changer
Quote from: Maxed Out on January 08, 2018, 10:08:24 PM
Lou isn't in NJ ;) :D
Joe
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You're right Joe, Lou isn't just in NJ, he is in Washington, NY, Florida, Alaska, Baja and everywhere in between ;) ;)
Beautiful work as usual Lou. Your knobs make any reel unique. I'd love to see the reel that gets those parts.
Just installed my red knob couple days ago. Reel went from drab to game changer
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That's incredible! (the drag star looks a little out of place ;) )
Looks terrific Lou, I've been waiting to see your shift lever and it doesn't disappoint, it's perfect.
Mike
I'm close enough to Conn to swipe those goodies!!!!
Hey John, if your that close PM me and we'll arrange a visit. No Swipes though!!!!
..................Lou
Gorgeous reel Lou...great job!
Sal
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Hey John, if your that close PM me and we'll arrange a visit. No Swipes though!!!!
..................Lou
Hey Lou, will be in NJ tomorrow but not that close, JK. I do want to get up there next time I'm that way though.
Looking good Lou
Quote from: Maxed Out on January 08, 2018, 10:08:24 PM
Lou isn't in NJ ;) :D
Joe
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You're right Joe, Lou isn't just in NJ, he is in Washington, NY, Florida, Alaska, Baja and everywhere in between ;) ;)
Beautiful work as usual Lou. Your knobs make any reel unique. I'd love to see the reel that gets those parts.
Just installed my red knob couple days ago. Reel went from drab to game changer
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You got me..... ;D ;D. And puts him everywhere that people are on this site.
Joe
Yup, they even made it to Japan this year. 3 customers there.
Thanks for all the kind words. I'm chompin to get this AT Special together. Unfortunately, only getting bits of time here and there makes it tough.
In addition I have a T4NI in the works with stock plates that's starting to look pretty amazing. This one will have the wide top star and will hopefully be finished by next month.
OK, Thanks All and its back to work. Motor speed control board for the lathe is on the fritz. Repaired it a few times and got several more months out of it but its finally kaput!
Expensive part and a fair amount of pain to install. >:( Oh well!
Regard's, .. Lou
Lou, you never disappoint. Part 4 is just as exceptional as parts 1-3... really special reel you're gonna have there.
Well earned, beauty of a job!
Dom