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Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Penn Senator Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: Shark Hunter on January 11, 2014, 05:49:03 AM

Title: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Shark Hunter on January 11, 2014, 05:49:03 AM
I made this for a 9/0. Its only missing one thing. The Dom and Tom Frame! 8)
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_22241_zpsd895bac9.jpg)
It looks good on the safe. I figure, One for Dom's frame and another on the other side with the Black Pearl Frame! ;D
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_22251_zps69ccd83d.jpg)
I really wanted to put the Everol up there, but Its just too big!
Let's see how long it takes my Wife to notice. ;)
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_22261_zps7a54c8fe.jpg)
I like this angle better.
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Jerseymic on January 11, 2014, 08:29:58 AM
Nice plinth, is Perspex? and what do you use to join the corners.

Mike.
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: BMITCH on January 11, 2014, 09:39:03 AM
As plinths go that's a REALLY nice one :o ;D
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Shark Hunter on January 11, 2014, 04:52:27 PM
Quote from: Jerseymic on January 11, 2014, 08:29:58 AM
Nice plinth, is Perspex? and what do you use to join the corners.

Mike.
I don't know what Perspex is. This is a thick piece of plexiglass (Acrylic Sheet) That I heated with a torch and formed to shape.
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Dominick on January 11, 2014, 05:06:00 PM
Hey Daron, now that is a really short plinth...  ;D  Dominick
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Shark Hunter on January 11, 2014, 05:15:04 PM
It was 12 " long before I shaped it! :o
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Jerseymic on January 11, 2014, 10:55:02 PM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on January 11, 2014, 04:52:27 PM
Quote from: Jerseymic on January 11, 2014, 08:29:58 AM
Nice plinth, is Perspex? and what do you use to join the corners.

Mike.
I don't know what Perspex is. This is a thick piece of plexiglass (Acrylic Sheet) That I heated with a torch and formed to shape.

Hi Daron,

Perspex is what we call Plexiglas here in the U.K. You made an excellent job of bending it, I thought it was three pieces joined together!!

Sometime I will give it a try, what thickness did you use?

Mike.
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Shark Hunter on January 11, 2014, 11:26:31 PM
Its between 1/4" and 1/2". .354 caliper. The 1/2" is too heavy and blisters when you get it too hot trying to bend it.
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Jerseymic on January 12, 2014, 09:54:08 AM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on January 11, 2014, 11:26:31 PM
Its between 1/4" and 1/2". .354 caliper. The 1/2" is too heavy and blisters when you get it too hot trying to bend it.

Thanks for the size, I will see what I can find and start practising!

Mike.
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Chris Gatorfan on January 12, 2014, 05:40:27 PM
Daron
next time you get ready to bend some plexy glass i can teach you how to bend half inch or better sheets. I will post some picks for some seats we made at the old Car stereo shop i used to work for on our shops custom lowrider.
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Chris Gatorfan on January 12, 2014, 05:51:43 PM
http://stereosales.us/buddy/GALLERY/photo.php?photo=1861&exhibition=54&u=7718|5|...
here is the pic...check it out
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: saltydog on January 12, 2014, 06:13:00 PM
Very nice work now your gonna get me in trouble with more projects.
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Shark Hunter on January 12, 2014, 08:51:46 PM
That's how it works around here Salty.
Chris, those are some cool looking seats. Not very practical though. Somebody heavy sits in one of those, I'll guarantee they break when they lean back. If its polycarbonate, then that's a different story.
I made a sold 1/2" box for my Everol, but scrapped the idea when I realized how heavy it was. :-\
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Chris Gatorfan on January 12, 2014, 10:10:09 PM
That 1/2" does get heavy pretty quick
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Shark Hunter on January 13, 2014, 05:35:54 AM
If anybody wants one of these Plinths,  I can hook you up cheap! I get the material for free. About 20 minutes to drill and shape.
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: alantani on January 16, 2014, 01:41:29 AM
do you do alot of work with plastic?
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Shark Hunter on January 16, 2014, 03:10:34 AM
Well Boss,
I have worked at the Same Acrylic Factory for 26 years now, so you could say that. ;D
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Chris Gatorfan on January 16, 2014, 03:55:24 AM
Daron

So you work at an acrylic factory...Do yal have the liquid acryli that Taxidermist use to make water splash effects for fish mounts. I think i Nice clean big reel would look awesome mounted in a big splash of water.
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Shark Hunter on January 16, 2014, 06:52:26 AM
No Chris, Its made in 3500 to 10000 lb batches and poured through a 1/4 mile long casting machine, then its cut to size or rolled on a reel. We have four of these machines. Its mass production. Once the syrup is catalyzed, It has to be under a nitrogen Blanket and a chilled water jacketed vessel. It is very unstable above 50 degrees farenheit. once it exotherms inside the machine, it comes out hard, flat and shiny.
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Tightlines667 on January 16, 2014, 07:24:06 AM
Sounds similar to polymer extrusion science..stuff is very temperature sensitive. 
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Shark Hunter on January 19, 2014, 03:56:42 PM
I was curious if my Plinth could hold the weight of a 14/0.
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_22021_zps70055aae.jpg)
Even loaded with 130lb mono, it was no problem! ;D
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_22031_zpsd1cb1d71.jpg)
113H
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_22041_zpsfb13067d.jpg)
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: BMITCH on January 19, 2014, 04:03:30 PM
Daron, I gotta get me some better plinth's :)
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Shark Hunter on January 20, 2014, 06:24:12 AM
6/0 for my Man Bluefish!
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_22061_zps54f05105.jpg)
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: wallacewt on January 20, 2014, 06:33:09 AM
omg, a naked plinth. what next :D
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Shark Hunter on January 20, 2014, 06:36:20 AM
Naked and Beautiful Wallace! ;)
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: wallacewt on January 20, 2014, 06:39:02 AM
looks terrific
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Shark Hunter on February 09, 2014, 05:52:43 AM
Making a few more plinths. 8)
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_00131_zps1e13f827.jpg)
20/0 next Mike! ;)
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_00121_zps558336d7.jpg)
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Shark Hunter on February 23, 2014, 07:21:55 AM
Made up one special for Tom's squidder. Enjoy Mike! ;)
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_22771_zpsa014117b.jpg)
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Jerseymic on February 23, 2014, 08:42:39 AM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on February 23, 2014, 07:21:55 AM
Made up one special for Tom's squidder. Enjoy Mike! ;)
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_22771_zpsa014117b.jpg)

The 'PLINTH KING' strikes again. Beautiful shape.

Mike.
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Alto Mare on February 23, 2014, 01:12:50 PM
Daron, they were nice, but now you're getting better ;)

This is the best I could do for now, here is my plinth:

(http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t646/pescatore2/photos/myoldpictures2481_zps248e87e3.jpg) (http://s1318.photobucket.com/user/pescatore2/media/photos/myoldpictures2481_zps248e87e3.jpg.html)
(http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t646/pescatore2/photos/myoldpictures2485_zps7844be87.jpg) (http://s1318.photobucket.com/user/pescatore2/media/photos/myoldpictures2485_zps7844be87.jpg.html) ;D
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: bluefish69 on February 23, 2014, 04:53:31 PM
Sal did you make that Plinth or have it imported from Lancaster?
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Alto Mare on February 23, 2014, 05:42:05 PM
Quote from: bluefish69 on February 23, 2014, 04:53:31 PM
Sal did you make that Plinth or have it imported from Lancaster?
:D :D
You know, I thought someone was going to comment on that virgin 16/0, Daron better slow down, we can't keep up ::) ;D
Title: Re: Check out my Plinth!
Post by: Shark Hunter on February 23, 2014, 07:32:50 PM
It has my favorite handle too! Beautiful! :P