Another 20/0 Shark Tank in the works...

[Bryan Young]

How did you get that handle nut on?

[Alto Mare]

Alan's wrench with no modifications, It would ride on the lip while tilted.
Being titanium, it would only get shinier.

Sal

[54bullseye]

Here is a different Penn style socket Rollie just made me this one uses a 3/8" nut driver or wrench for leverage. I told him to make a few sets with both sizes of Penn nuts. I bet some people would like them !!    John Taylor

[Frank]

Here is a different Penn style socket Rollie just made me this one uses a 3/8" nut driver or wrench for leverage. I told him to make a few sets with both sizes of Penn nuts. I bet some people would like them !!    John Taylor

John, that tool is really sharp! Thanks for posting.

[mhc]

I love seeing what skilled machinists can do - thanks for showing us a bit more of Rollie's work John, you're lucky to be able to drop in and watch.

Mike

[Alto Mare]

Here is a different Penn style socket Rollie just made me this one uses a 3/8" nut driver or wrench for leverage. I told him to make a few sets with both sizes of Penn nuts. I bet some people would like them !!    John Taylor

John, I was tempted to keep your wrench and tell you I forgot to add it to the box .
You beat me to it, I was going to ask you if Rollie would be willing to make me one
I need to own some of his work, so if he is making those, I'll take the small and the large...thank you.


Sal

[steelhead_killer]

Great work like always Sal.  Beauty of a reel.  Nice sockets too!  Those would sell!

Andy

[Crow]

Great looking job !!

[Shark Hunter]

That looks pretty sweet.
I would be down for a large one if they become available.

[Benni3]

That's a very nice looking reel and I know uncle sal made it smooth as silk  and when the dogs bark you will like it

[Pier_Hopper]

Where did he get the frame for this reel? I am looking for a one piece frame for my 12/0 build.... I noticed Cortez conversions has a 9/0 frame and plates but when could we see a frame and possible* plates for the 12/0?

[Alto Mare]

These 20/0 kits were a special edition, only a few were made and according to some they will not show up again.

Sometimes you could get lucky and find one on the big auction site, but it doesn't happen too often.

As for the 12/0, I asked Steve Carson from Penn to get us full aluminum kits for the 10/0 & 12/0 a long time ago, but they had no interest.
I'm sure they will eventually show up here, but the guys that offer these parts are the only ones that could answer you.

Sal

[Bill B]

I'm sorry I just found this post....incredible work from the masters, Sal, Rollie, et al.....Bill

[Alto Mare]

I thank you for the kind words Bill, but I'm no master...just a reel nut as you and many other members here .
I've been following your progress, you've come a long way.

All my best,

Sal

[54bullseye]

Sal your one of the biggest nuts !!  Reel nuts that is.  Thanks for the great job !!!    John Taylor