deja vu all over again

Post by **john elder** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 10:16 pm

I got commissioned to make another 14/0 Penn reel similar to the one that made the Reel News a couple years' back and this is the result...went ahead and tried carving out the lettering and pic on the tail plate this time and i think it came out pretty good.

Post by **Brian F.** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 12:29 am

Jeez-Louise, John!

By the way, I see you are going down the "dual-fruit marketing strategy" road, ala-our favorite ebay seller.

Robin Sayler · Post by **Robin Sayler** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 2:22 am

that is just plain amazing!

Tony Malatesta · Post by **Tony Malatesta** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 7:24 am

Fantastic workmanship and attention to detail. Just out of curiosity, how long did it take to make?

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Post by **john elder** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 8:36 am

Thanks, guyz...it's tough to say, Tony...time flies when you're having fun...but not a weekend project! I'm sure if I had kept a clock, it would be 60 hours or so...not as long as the first time...learned some from earlier mistakes .

Harvey · Post by **Harvey** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 8:50 am

John,
Your skills as a wood butcher amazes me. With my skills, I couldn't start with a twelve foot two by four and end up with a satifactory toothpick. Not only are these reels a thing of beauty, they are a classic piece of art.
Thanks man, really enjoyed a look. Just hope to see one in the flesh some day.
Harvey

Jerry J in OK · Post by **Jerry J in OK** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 8:56 am

Very, very nice John...My brother does some carving but he is no where close to your league...Jerry

Reel Geezer · Post by **Reel Geezer** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:04 am

Harvey:

Just hope to see one in the flesh some day.

You will see one at the ORCA Convention.

Harvey · Post by **Harvey** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 1:03 pm

Thanks Phil. I was hoping you would pack your's up and bring it. Just didn't want to burden you with the task if you hadn't intended to do it already.
harvey

Jack Bright · Post by **Jack Bright** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 1:22 pm

John--You must have had some art training, the ability to emulate
the typography shows a hidden talent IMO

deja vu all over again

deja vu all over again

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