John Turick's 1st Reel!

[eclecticguy]

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It works! The .032 brass seem a bit frail though, I bought some .040 to try. A lathe and drill press made the work a little easier. The rod is #4, though finished 5th. Red oak six strip, with all homemade fittings. Maybe we' ll see you in Danbury!

PS... i'm still not sure how to post pics on the forum, so if you would I'd appreciate it.

Thanks again Mike, look forward to seeing the book. What do you plan on for the enhancement chapter?

[eclecticguy]

Excellent job on both the reel and rod John! You are #3 to complete The Challenge!

John first contacted me on Aug 14, 2009. That means he acquired all the materials and completed his reel in 3 weeks and a day! Very nicely done John!

Several people have questioned the use of 0.032" brass. I've been using it for a couple of years with no problems. The 0.040" is thicker but does not really add that much weight. I've never had a problem with my reels bending but perception is important! I have even dropped one of my reels about 4' on to a rock with only a few scratches that I was able to polish out. I think I will build another in the 0.040" brass and decide which route to go for the book. Thanks for the feedback!

I'm still working on ideas for the enhancements chapter but wood spool plates and a few other decorative items are planned. An integrated oil plug that lets you lubricate without taking apart the reel is also included. I'll probably add some alternative foot designs and drill hole patterns too.

Any requests?

cheers,
Michael

[stevekiley]

great looking reel and rod,is the reel seat on the rod a screw up locking like a granger,great job on all,thanks ,steve kiley

[jturick]

Yes, its my take on the Wright & Mcgill uplock. Its heavy, but it helps to counter the rod shafts weight.

[jturick]

In reply to "any requests", have you made any raised pillars, or wooden side plates?

[eclecticguy]

John, yes on both. Wood spool plates in Amboyna burl is beautiful. Burl, since it has a non-directional grain, is more stable against expansion/contraction cracking. I cut thin sheets of the burl (3/16") and impregnate it with (super glue) cyanoacrylate before shaping in to the plates. The CA stabilizes and seals the burl.

Raised pillars can be made in a similar way to the description in my book. However, you use a jeweler's saw to cut the shape of the pillar posts on the back plate and front ring. This is another good reason for having and learning to use a jeweler's saw!

Both of these reels were given to friends but I'll try to get some photos of them.

cheers,
Michael

[Speyco]

HI John,
nice job! I would have to think .032 would be enough. If your add .008 to each plate x3??? It's like adding a .024 plate to the reel,this will add 2oz. to the reel maybe more? Just a educated guess but in reel terms this is quite a bit. Maybe fish the reel and a few times to see,if it seems like it's to bendy then maybe just a .040 to the out side of the plate of the spool. Better yet keep that one and make a whole new one,,,, reel making is fun!
Never the less great job!

Tim
www.speyco.net