Maple Leaf Celebration

[Midway Tommy D]

Although it is nearly over, Happy Canada Day to Paul, Mike, Russ, David, Tony, Roland, Doug, Pat, Glenn, Rick and any of our other Canadian counterparts and friends I may have forgotten or missed.

Hope all had a Great and Relaxing Day

Tom

[Paul M]

Tom:
Many thanks for the well wishes! I spent Canada Day cleaning up a neat old Hendryx reel...













. And put it on the shelf along with the other half dozen reels I cleaned up over the past week



I got the reel cleaning itch ever since I got my ORCA reel cleaning bible. I know it is a sin to take off the patina on these old brass reels but they look so nice when cleaned and lightly polished. Even a humble Hendryx reel looks great in this condition.

[Midway Tommy D]

Nice cleanups Paul! I agree, my eyes and mind get very little enjoyment out of looking at cruddy/dirty specimens. Your time was well spent, they look very nice!

Tom

[wrong99]

Tom just said the magic word: ENJOYMENT. Hopefully, it's why we do this. If you really "enjoy" seeing them cleaned, then clean 'em. A hundred years after you're dead, they'll have a nice patina again anyway.
Mark