Spiel Posted October 16, 2012 Report Posted October 16, 2012 I've spent about 3 hours on this over the last few days while trying to keep up with other work..... It was a special request from a good customer and while I hate doing it and I tried to talk him out of it he was persistent. So given that I've persisted in wrapping a four sided chevron in three colours, metallic black, metallic silver and garnet. The guides will incorporate the same colour scheme. Anyhow I've still much thread packing to do on it then finish it off with hook keeper wrap and far end wrap but here's where I'm at......
solopaddler Posted October 16, 2012 Report Posted October 16, 2012 Nice work! You need a break though, I'm thinking Thursday.
craigdritchie Posted October 16, 2012 Report Posted October 16, 2012 Aw come on Chris, why stop at the base and the guides? Wrap the whole rod from end to end!
Spiel Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Posted October 16, 2012 Aw come on Chris, why stop at the base and the guides? Wrap the whole rod from end to end! I'd do it for you Craig, lets talk money.
davey buoy Posted October 16, 2012 Report Posted October 16, 2012 Looks great,if the customer is paying well it can't be to bad?.I like it!!!!!
kickingfrog Posted October 16, 2012 Report Posted October 16, 2012 Just do it until you need glasses.... Oh? Sorry... Never mind.
12 Volt Man Posted October 16, 2012 Report Posted October 16, 2012 most things you do to your rod will make you go blind...
mercman Posted October 16, 2012 Report Posted October 16, 2012 Man !!! I dont know how you do it Chris.Just looking at the pic(very nice work BTW) makes my eyes cross:blink:
Spiel Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Posted October 16, 2012 Just do it until you need glasses.... Oh? Sorry... Never mind. I said fishing related Rob. But I do have an appt. for a new lens prescription as my current one is way out dated.....
aplumma Posted October 16, 2012 Report Posted October 16, 2012 You did a great job getting that decal on straight good Job Bud. Art
Joey Posted October 16, 2012 Report Posted October 16, 2012 Wow, that looks amazing Hon!!! Great job!
misfish Posted October 16, 2012 Report Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) You did a great job getting that decal on straight good Job Bud. Art Now thats funny.LOL Very nice. Gives me an Idea for the first section with the fixed seat. Since you like doing it so much.LOL Edited October 16, 2012 by Misfish
Spiel Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Posted October 16, 2012 Is the customer Santa? No, but you do know him Bill.
kemper Posted October 16, 2012 Report Posted October 16, 2012 Insane Chris, I can't imagine ever having the patience to do that. Not at all my style, but impressive work nonetheless.
Spiel Posted October 16, 2012 Author Report Posted October 16, 2012 Insane Chris, I can't imagine ever having the patience to do that. Not at all my style, but impressive work nonetheless. Thanks bud, it'll be finished without CP which will make it a lot less dramatic than the picture.
Bondar Posted October 16, 2012 Report Posted October 16, 2012 NO NO NO , I said BLUE not red, do it again !!!!! Nice work looks sharp !
Twocoda Posted October 16, 2012 Report Posted October 16, 2012 very nice...it seems someone has made a commitment to a rod for the rest of his/her life...congrates whoever is going to own this...and grates on the craftmanship... can wait to see how it finishes out
Live2fish85 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Posted October 17, 2012 (edited) Chris that is amazing. I think I know what I want for my next rod haha. Just kidding. I am not a big fan of it but then again seeing it finished fully with the rest of the rod could change my mind. Edited October 17, 2012 by Live2fish85
MJL Posted October 17, 2012 Report Posted October 17, 2012 Chris, it looked amazing in person when I was there to see it yesterday. I guess you can be rest assured that you won't need to do that on my next build...You may need to turn out some wood inlays for a handle though
BillM Posted October 17, 2012 Report Posted October 17, 2012 Mike, looking at those wraps gave me a mild case of epilepsy.
aplumma Posted October 17, 2012 Report Posted October 17, 2012 Chris, it looked amazing in person when I was there to see it yesterday. I guess you can be rest assured that you won't need to do that on my next build...You may need to turn out some wood inlays for a handle though Rumor has it he has a box with some really cool pieces of wood ready to turn. Walnut, Ambrosia Maple, Cherry to name a few. Art
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