Making the TFF Aerial

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Kevanf1
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Wallys-Cast wrote:Wow, just found this thread and have to say "well done mate", its an absolute masterpiece wm+.
Engineering at its finest.

If your'e looking for a new project wm, I think you should make the the Lloyd Gladstone Gough trotting reel next, details are shown in the March 1964 Creel mag.


Wal.
Hmm, I do believe I have a copy of that issue somewhere. I must look it up now :)
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Just finished reading all 16 pages of this thread and i'm blown away! You certainly got some skills. Really amazing work ... words fail me!!!

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Hi Wm+, :Hat:

I am absolutely stunned!

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Over 5000 views is that a record?

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The real looks absolutely stunning, I think even using a cnc you'd of struggled to better it, hope you get some great joy from using it and pride that you built it yourself, it's worthy of a place in a cabinet never mind getting grubby on a rod

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The best reel that I have seen for years just want to hold it
Well done
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For something like this I might be able to justify £700.
Stunning.
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What a talent. That really is incredible.

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Exquisite work, Sir. This is the reel maker's art at it's finest; being able to follow the process from beginning to end is simply the icing on the cake.

Bravo!
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I had the opportunity to handle the reel on a recent visit to WM+ It is every bit as lovely as it looks
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