My Latest Reel

[eclecticguy]

Here's a photo of my latest reel - a 3" brass and black Delrin. 1/8" Delrin was used for the spool plates. The eight 3/8" holes, spindle hole and the three attachment holes were drilled first then the plate was tapered down to about .040" at the outside edge. Otherwise, it was constructed using the same techniques and plans presented in my book.



That's one of my deerskin pouches I designed and had manufactured for these reels. The silver tube is an antique reel oiler. I believe it is from the late 1800s.


Cheers,
Michael

[jaydawg]

The black looks great against the brass. I'd love to see some more pictures.

I only have the foot and handle left to make on mine. I'll be posting some pics soon.

[fishketcha]

Very nice!!!! All the way around Michael.

Wayne

[woody]

That is a handsom reel. I should finish my second reel this weekend. I need to get more materials! Each time a revisit a proceedure in the reel making process I get better!
I have found that by alternating reel making with my rod making, I can work a little each night on alternating projects and give enough time for the rods to cure or the reel templates time to adhere adequately.

[eclecticguy]

Hey Woody, that's a great idea about alternating projects. Right now, I am working on reels and getting my CNC mill completed. I need to start building rods again though! I have a glued up Sir D that needs finishing and I want to make some more wood strip rods. Did you post photos of your first reel? Would love to see it!

cheers,
Michael

[eclecticguy]

I forgot to mention, this is the reel that I am donating to be raffled at the SuperBoo VII event in Maine next month.

cheers,
Michael

[woody]

I tried to but had trouble and have not gotten back to it
I will try again

[eclecticguy]

Well, this reel found a new home in Maine! I had donated it to the students who host Super Boo - a great event I attended on Saturday. I did get 2 more photos of the reel before handing it over though.


You can see how the 1/8" Delrin spool plates is tapered in the first photo. This was a fun reel to build, I'll be making some more! The grip has a recessed screw too.

cheers,
Michael