Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Started on the new shape a few days ago, got some comments here and just kept playing and playing with it. Big difference now.
Size was increased 30/35% and a bunch of other changes.
This particular one is a special order for a gentleman's lady friend. Still 2 angles and a blend radius but found increasing the angle removes a bit of the bulk for a ladies hand. Lesser angle seems to work better for the gents with the big paws!

Gracie was kind enough to do the testing and after I polished it her first comment was, She's gonna love it.
It's the first attempt at a standard T for the 4/0.
I'm really liking it! Now it takes a trip to the mill and then turn up a shaft. I'm trying to decide if its going to be a straight shaft or have a flange. Plenty of meat on this baby for a good grip.
Better than the first shot? Whatdaya think? 
............  Lou

I don't think, I know those are beauties and seem like they would be very comfortable.  When you're ready to do some more 4/0 handles I will be needing 3 in that style... 2 with the straighter angles and 1of the more curvacious for the wifey
Thanks for the sneak peak,
Dom
PS- Gracie better get one of those handles on her reel

The new one is my choice, although both are awesome!

Nice Lou...Can you show us the set up for cutting the angles on the lathe? Skilled for sure.

BT

Beautiful.

Awesome, waiting for them when available

very impressive!!!!!! 

I really like that shape...and still in awe of the colors!

Very cool, Lou! I like getting a peak at the production process...

Sid