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The latest landing net
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 8:53 am
by easterngray
Here's the latest net I've made. This one is quarter-sawn sycamore hoop and handle with a mahogany "swoop" laminated in. It has three coats of spar varnish - I'll probably add two more. I am waiting for the net bags I ordered to arrive - then I will sew one on and it'll be done. These are alot of fun to make and my fishing pals really like 'em. Cheers, Alec
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 9:52 am
by etc92guy
Alec - I really like the look of the net and creativity that you put into it. I've got an article from Wood Magazine somewhere that details how to make these. Once I get a band saw it's definitely on the project list.
GREAT JOB!!!
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:10 am
by tom_k/mo
Beautiful work Alec.
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 1:48 pm
by charlese
SUPER LOOKING NET FRAME, ALEC!:D Thanks for showing us!
Hope you enjoyed the passing of the storm named Bill and his surf!
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:17 pm
by nuhobby
You've definitely got an excellent niche product there!
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:32 pm
by mbcabinetmaker
Makes me want to go fishing!:D
Landing Net
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 8:32 pm
by rcf
A really great job, thanks for sharing it with us!!
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 8:38 pm
by easterngray
Thanks for your kind words fellows. Making tackle is really satisfying - It's always great to be in Gods great outdoors!
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 9:05 pm
by a1gutterman
easterngray,
It looks to me like you have successfully joined two great hobbies together!
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 9:25 pm
by wlhayesmfs
Makes me wish I had paid attention when my Dad use to tie and remake his own fishing nets. I have the bobbins or needles that he used but have no idea how it did it.
What a way to combine two arts if I could remember how.
Thanks for the memories.