I found one of Lou's knobs..!!

handi2 · December 13, 2016, 05:10:46 PM

Here is one of Lou's knobs on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Penn-Senator-9-0-Saltwater-Fishing-Reel/232173330990?_trksid=p2060778.c100277.m3477&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20150520070957%26meid%3De72e4237742244109b7fe3f09653fe27%26pid%3D100277%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D332058181723

STRIPER LOU · December 13, 2016, 05:55:26 PM

Hey Keith, I must have been drinking a lot if I made that one!

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

broadway · December 13, 2016, 06:00:50 PM

LOL, I saw that listing but didn't recognize that it was lou's, but now that I see the counterbalance, yep, it's Lou's.

(JK)
Keep up the good work,
Dom

foakes · December 13, 2016, 06:19:39 PM

The one sure way to know that is not one of Lou's --

Even his prototypes are of Museum Grade...

Best,

Fred

STRIPER LOU · December 13, 2016, 06:24:50 PM

Guy's, I do remember cleaning the shop one day. I had a jug of wine and I was cutting up some old 2x4's. Hey, ......... at least I made it streamlined!
Thanks, I really do appreciate the humor! It makes the day.

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

thorhammer · December 13, 2016, 06:25:34 PM

Keith that cracked me up. You're killing me Smmaz!!!! (that's the seller, lol)

Big Tim · December 13, 2016, 07:31:05 PM

Lou you are a talented man

BT

mo65 · December 13, 2016, 08:21:04 PM

Bahahahahaaaaaa!!! Good one Handi! I had to do a double take on that one...'bout fell off my chair...hee hee!

Bill B · December 14, 2016, 12:58:29 AM

Lou has been holding out on us......saving the premium stuff for his real friends....LOL Bill

coastal_dan · December 14, 2016, 03:42:49 AM

....that thing is downright hideous...Lou's work is the Mona Lisa...that knob is...well...a middle school student shop failure

Dominick · December 14, 2016, 04:42:35 AM

Quote from: coastal_dan on December 14, 2016, 03:42:49 AM
....that thing is downright hideous...Lou's work is the Mona Lisa...that knob is...well...a middle school student shop failure

hey Dan you got no couth...that knob is a beauty.

Dominick

David Hall · December 14, 2016, 05:35:58 AM

Could be a very early Lou?
Like when he was 5 maybe.

Maxed Out · December 15, 2016, 02:27:16 AM

Quote from: David Hall on December 14, 2016, 05:35:58 AM
Could be a very early Lou?
Like when he was 5 maybe.

You may be on to something David. I noticed the material looks like east coast pine, which is right out Lou's front door

Shark Hunter · December 15, 2016, 03:16:30 AM

You guys are Killing me.

I'm just glad Lou has a sense of Humor.
The guy has some serious skills.
Lure making and handle creations of his are beyond belief.
A True Craftsman of Treasures.
I'm glad I have some of his Creations.
True Display pieces come out of Lou's Hands.
Thanks for being a good sport Lou.
You are an asset to us all.

STRIPER LOU · December 15, 2016, 02:20:58 PM

Daron, thanks for the kind words. You have to have a good sense of humor and anything that puts a smile on your face works for me!

I also appreciate good, constructive criticism as that's how we learn and I've learned plenty from all of you here on this forum. There are so many talents and everyone seems to have their own special area of expertise.

I love working with my hands and the mind is always going. Yesterday I spent around 12 hrs in the shop. I was tired and a bit stressed but after sitting with Gracie and having a glass of wine, we talked about some of the finished projects and it brings a sense of accomplishment! Its all good!

I still have the material you sent and when I get a break from orders, I'd like to try to laminate them and build you a knob for one of those big Senators! I've left it out on my workbench so I don't forget.

OK, its back to the lathe and all have a great day, .. Lou