Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Just received 3 colors from a new supplier. Seems to machine well, decent quality, polishes nicely, wild colors and a little pricey. Another Acrylic hybrid and it survived the crash test too!

I tried to rotate it so you can see the variation's within the same piece. Pictures do it no justice and the colors range from brown/gold to red/pearl blue's with a blend of carmels.

2 other colors will be machined along with another bunch of stuff when I get a chance.

Just wanted to see what you think?

.................Lou

Lou, I would like to see it on both a red and a blue reel to get a good feel for it.  Dominick

Holy cow, love that.  You could switch it to various reels and it would still match!

Dom, I'm still working on the plastic portions. Will start the shafts in a few weeks and when I finish them I'll post some up for you.

Looks like Dan is correct and it will go with just about anything. Also have a color and I think it's going to look like wood grain. Wont  really know for sure until its turned and polished.

.........................Lou

Lou, that handle would look great with orange, light blue, and any earth tones (brown, maroon, red etc.)  The pattern reminds me of a 70's-styled bowling alley.  I'd like to buy one.   /Joe 

I'd name it 'Cosmic Chaos'...

That's quite a handle for it Dan! It actually blends rather nicely together, it pops but it subtle too. Very classy looking!

We started with a 2 base color and I had him add several additional colors. With the open cast method you really don't know exactly what it looks like until its turned and polished. We did the same with the others and tried to pick colors that would make wood tones. We're hoping one will come out like a Burl Walnut, at least that's the plan.

If it works out, these will be cast exclusively for the shop. We'll see how it goes.

As of now, I'm completing orders for about 25 pcs and still pretty backed up. At some point I have to make more time for fishing before the season zip's by me!

All have a great evening,  ..  Lou

Love the new acrylics Lou. This opens the door for lots more possibilities.

  It's tough to predict whats cooking in your laboratory.

  -Ted

That would look good on any color reel.

Wow Lou thats cool..!! I like it very much.

Keith

Quote from: STRIPER LOU on June 09, 2017, 09:27:53 PM
We started with a 2 base color and I had him add several additional colors. With the open cast method you really don't know exactly what it looks like until its turned and polished. We did the same with the others and tried to pick colors that would make wood tones. We're hoping one will come out like a Burl Walnut, at least that's the plan.

   That's what the one you made for me reminded me of...a burled walnut. Love that new color...it will work great with many reels. 

Lou,
Put it on any color reel.....won't matter, everyone will be looking at the awesome knob!!
Brett

Quote from: coastal_dan on June 09, 2017, 08:55:44 PM
I'd name it 'Cosmic Chaos'...

Or 'Comet Vomit'

It is really cool looking.

I like it too, doesn't matter what you call it.

Beautiful!  Do you ever turn down grips for levelwind baitcasters, or just the big guys?