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| reel jon:
just found this place, already had an education after half an hour quadrupled my understanding of getting my mini lathe into shape. the name reel jon refers to what i spend most of my time doing, modifying fishing reels spent 30+ years printing, what a waste of time :( since getting a mini lathe i realise what i should have done at 15 when i got indentured. |
| bogstandard:
Welcome RJ, Just keep on reading, you never know what will take your interest next. Sounds like, even though you are a late starter, you are going to enjoy murdering a few bits of metal. And I am sure a few of the lads would like to see a little insight into what your speciality is. Bogs |
| Darren:
Hi Jon, Don't fret about the Mini lathe, the one John modified was is a few years old and unusually badly made/machined. Even so it could turn out quite acceptable parts. Just a couple of areas it struggled with. Even so, there is quite a bit you can do to tune it up quite easily. Welcome to the forum and please do show us what you do with the reels, quite like a bit of fishing myself being near the sea and all.... :thumbup: |
| Brass_Machine:
Hi Jon! Welcome to the collective :borg: I do a lot of work on a mini lathe... including some production on some bike bits. A lot of production. With some proper tuning and such, it is a capable machine. Soooo... fishing reels eh? What type? I used to be an avid fly fisher when I lived in Maine. I still get some fishing in at the in-laws lake house during the summer. Mind showing use some of your work? I wouldn't mind seeing if there are some things to do to my open face caster.I can add a board for outdoor type activities... I know I have a few projects planned that would fit in perfect there. Eric |
| Divided he ad:
Hi Jon :wave: Welcome to the fun :) As Eric kinda says.... Any pic's of what you have been upto? See you around the board :thumbup: Ralph. :borg: |
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