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That's an awesome storage space in the rafters!

That's one area where I simply won't skimp! I learned way back in the beginning what the difference quality tooling can make. I only buy from a reputable supplier and I support my local machine shop supply companies for consumables like that.

You aren't wrong in the fact their service has gone from bad to worse! I don't even shop there anymore except for minor items like abrasive paper or cutting oil, everything else is junk! And no disrespect to those that do, their machines are great for the hobbyist but things like Endmills and...

Nice couple of projects TB!

Nice! looks like all the stakes are there.

LMAO, well that's what I did! Worked for 35 years and I considered it a craft session mixed with social hour! If it weren't for pesky customers getting in the way of my social time, wanting their stuff I'd still be there. I retired at 52 a few years ago.

LOL thanks, there's always one that doesn't get it! It's what ever you want it to be! My primary hobby is reel making, I love to fish, I like Tourbillons, Bingo! Desktop ornament! My thought is if you don't challenge yourself you don't grow!

You are correct, I did it for the challenge and the love of machining. With that said, the offers I received to buy it ranged from 10 - 12G and I'd have gotten that if my intent was to sell it. Custom reel collectors are a crazy bunch and most have a common trait not unlike watch collectors...

My shop is so small I can barely change my mind in it but I think this stuff should fit just nice! Thanks for the heads up TB, it's in my "cart" ;)

Thanks wmetfab! In total I estimate about 300 hours, given that I had such a learning curve to understand how it worked in the first place, combined with having to make tools first. I've had many offers from reel collectors to buy it but it's something I thought would look nice on my desk so...