Retro Reel Build: Julius Vom Hofe Perforated
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Re: Retro Reel Build: Julius Vom Hofe Perforated
#22On to the nickel silver side plate rings. Procurement of the 1/4" thick nickel silver material was pretty tough as most places I typically use did not have any in stock. Thanks to my buddy, Tim Gelinas, of Farlex Reels, I was able to trade some thicker stuff I had for a large piece of 1/4" thick plate he had perfect sized for 10 side plate rings. I rough cut the over sized rings with a plasma cutter and then rough turned them on the lathe slightly oversized. Next steps are to finish to size 5 front and rear side rings.
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Re: Retro Reel Build: Julius Vom Hofe Perforated
#24+1Brian K. Shaffer wrote: ↑02/06/22 16:38Far better than any TV show on this marble.
Looking forward to more.
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#28I assume you wet sand? Excellent work indeed!
Thanks for continuing to post your progress.
Better than Vom Hofe in my book!
Thanks for continuing to post your progress.
Better than Vom Hofe in my book!
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#30Thanks John for keeping us up to speed on your current build. You've been busy the last 8 months ?
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#31Agree with Brian. Pretty cool stuff, thanks for sharing.
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#32Good point, Ron. I hope this amazing craftsman signs his work, even subtly.
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Re: Retro Reel Build: Julius Vom Hofe Perforated
#40Did you mark your name on them? Otherwise they're counterfeit. Easily sold off in the future as original. The workmanship looks superb. I'd think one would be proud of one's work and mark it with a name or a logo.
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