Self made reel

[J Gustavsson]

I´ve been a total Hardy nut for a couple of years, mainly interested in Hardy Perfects.. But then suddenly my focus shifted towards S-handle reels, when a friend brought one of his Bo Mohlin reels in for a slight repair.
Since I like to make things I also wanted to make my own S-handle reel. It is made of Ebonite with NS rims an aluminum spool and a Godfrey type click and pawl mechanism.

[Stalefish]

And that would be absolutely stunning! How loud does she sing?

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[magpie]

What a beaut!

[J Gustavsson]

And that would be absolutely stunning! How loud does she sing?

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Thanks! "She" is quite loud. I thought the ebonite would have a muffling effect on the sound.. but it is actually louder than the one I made with aluminum sideplates..

[canerodscom]

Wow!! Just beautiful.


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[sovereign]

I´ve been a total Hardy nut for a couple of years, mainly interested in Hardy Perfects.. But then suddenly my focus shifted towards S-handle reels, when a friend brought one of his Bo Mohlin reels in for a slight repair.
Since I like to make things I also wanted to make own S-handle reel. It is made of Ebonite with NS rims an aluminum spool and a Godfrey type click and pawl mechanism.

[stoneflyer]

J Gust. Outstanding! 2 3/4” diameter?

Adam

[sodbank]

J G , That's a stunningly beautiful reel!

[JPaden]

What a nice piece of work. Something to be be very proud of.
I know the Ebonite provides a traditional look but I could not help from thinking how that would look with carbon fiber side plates. Way outside anything traditional but it is functional and attractive. Just thinking out loud.

[J Gustavsson]

Thanks guys! 3" diameter.

[J Gustavsson]

Here is it's predecessor before I got into the ebonite world..
It has black anodized aluminium sideplates and polished alu rings.
Also 3" but a bit wider than the ebonite reel.

[Ray Hencken]

Is it possible to post pictures of the click pawl mechanism? It would be nice to see the works on the inside of the reel.
Beautiful work!!!!!!!!!

[J Gustavsson]

I will post pics of the innards later.

[jhuskey]

Holy Cow man!

[aged_sage]

Absolutely stunning!!!

[LuckyStrikeV]

WOW.. That reel is absolutely gorgeous!!

Thank you for sharing your craftsmanship with us!!

LuckyT

[cdmoore]

(Utensils banging on table)

Insides! Insides! Insides! Insides!

[huntschool]

Absolutely Beautiful...... Nuf Said....

[Colston Newton]

Since you have made a better reel than the first one with the aluminum sideplates, how about sending me the first one?

Gorgeous!

[J Gustavsson]

Ha ha.. I actually like them both.
Inside of ebonite reel.. note the little blade spring holding the ball for positioning of the tension knob

The Aluminum reel before anodising. i have change the spring to o e similar to the other reel since then..