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Another New Toy! 2024


fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 

Hmmm. Wonder what could be in that box in my trunk?

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It may or may not be one of these!!!

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fishing user avatarDelaware Valley Tackle reply : 

Sweet. Upgrade or addition?


fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 

Addition. Plan on turning stabilized wood and acryllic reel seat inserts. I've done wood ones on the wood lathe, but the metal lathe can knock them out in no time flat! Like 2 minutes instead of 15-20!!


fishing user avatarDelaware Valley Tackle reply : 

Do you use a lot of those or do you want to sell them?


fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 
  On 10/25/2015 at 5:37 AM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

Do you use a lot of those or do you want to sell them?

I plan on starting to sell them.


fishing user avatar.ghoti. reply : 

Couldn't resist any longer, could you? LOL

A small metal lathe is on my list. Now there will be more questions from me, that you can answer.

Let me know when you get tired of all my questions.


fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 
  On 10/26/2015 at 8:05 AM, .ghoti. said:

Couldn't resist any longer, could you? LOL

Nope. Especially since Grizzly is closing down their PA operation. Made a trip there on Saturday. Everything was 20% off. They had a 13x40 in the scratch and dent section marked down from $4300 to $1500. I was $1100 and a truck and trailer short or it would have been mine! Lol


fishing user avatar.ghoti. reply : 

Sweet! I'm gonna end up with one sometime in the near future.


fishing user avatarWPCfishing reply : 

Congrats... You must really love what your doing. 


fishing user avatarRick Howard reply : 

Pretty sweet!  I did not know grizzly was closing down the PA showroom.  That stinks.


fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 
  On 10/26/2015 at 9:46 PM, Rick Howard said:

Pretty sweet! I did not know grizzly was closing down the PA showroom. That stinks.

The 31st is their last day. Get out there and see what they have. The showroom is sparse, but they have lots in the warehouse.


fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 

This is the one that could have been.....

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fishing user avatarbasscatcher8 reply : 

Can't wait to see what ya start turning out.


fishing user avatarRick Howard reply : 

I could use a new lathe but since I recently bought a boat... then trolling motor.... and a a half dozen rods and reels.... I am willing to bet Mrs. H will not go along with the idea.  


fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 
  On 10/27/2015 at 12:04 AM, basscatcher8 said:

Can't wait to see what ya start turning out.

It won't be much different than what I already do, it will just make some functions easier. Turning wood reel seat inserts will go from 15-20 minutes down to 2 minutes or so.


fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 
  On 10/27/2015 at 1:03 AM, Rick Howard said:

I recently bought a boat... then trolling motor.... and a a half dozen rods and reels.... I am willing to bet Mrs. H will not go along with the idea.

I also stopped at a Lund dealer on saturday while we were out that way. Wanted to see what body parts I needed to sell to get my next boat! He's gonna call me back tomorrow.


fishing user avatarLucky Craft Man reply : 

Scott, with all these toys, you'll be unstoppable! You'll be turning out complete rods in like 40 minutes.


fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 
  On 10/27/2015 at 7:37 AM, Lucky Craft Man said:

You'll be turning out complete rods in like 40 minutes.

I don't know about that! It takes me that long to get the guides aligned sometimes. You'd swear Ray Charles wraps some of my rods!!


fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 

I wasn't gonna open it til I had a bench to set it on. Well, you see how long that lasted! I just moved the powerwrapper off of my wrapping bench and threw it up there.....for now. Got the packing grease cleaned off and just finished the break-in procedure. Now I need to acquire some cutting tools and give it a real spin!

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fishing user avatar.ghoti. reply : 

Scott, you're now going to be like the woman who has just bought a new "little black dress".

 

It's time to accessorize.

 

You ain't done spending money yet amigo.


fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 
  On 10/29/2015 at 12:51 AM, .ghoti. said:

It's time to accessorize.

You ain't done spending money yet amigo.

All I need are some bits. Gonna hit up Harbor Freight tonight for their cheapie set. It'll be good enough for wood and acrylic. I bought the live center the day I got the lathe.


fishing user avatarkcdinkerz reply : 

How much does one of those go for? Nice looking lathe.


fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 
  On 10/29/2015 at 4:00 PM, kcdinkerz said:

How much does one of those go for? Nice looking lathe.

If it wasn't on sale, $695. However, it was on sale for $595 plus an additional 20% clearance.


fishing user avatarBatson reply : 

So when are we going to get custom grips from you?? :) We can help you with the blanks and cork rings if needed.. ;)


fishing user avatarBatson reply : 

Btw, If you can't afford to do the big expensive Lathe.. We have other options FYI: http://alpsforecast.com/product-category/gear-components/tools-supplies/tools/

Might not be as robust, but it will do the job. 


fishing user avatar.ghoti. reply : 
  On 10/30/2015 at 1:10 AM, Batson said:

So when are we going to get custom grips from you?? :) We can help you with the blanks and cork rings if needed.. ;)

Scott makes some totally awesome grips. Take a peak at some of the threads he's started. Top shelf work!!


fishing user avatarkcdinkerz reply : 
  On 10/29/2015 at 6:13 PM, S Hovanec said:

If it wasn't on sale, $695. However, it was on sale for $595 plus an additional 20% clearance.

Not bad if only I had the space. I run a few engine lathes at work to bad they don't let me do anything else besides jobs for the company. Some day I'll get one haha
fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 
  On 10/30/2015 at 8:56 AM, kcdinkerz said:

Not bad if only I had the space. I run a few engine lathes at work to bad they don't let me do anything else besides jobs for the company. Some day I'll get one haha

If I had the extra money and space, I would have had that 13x40 I posted a pic of on the first page. It was marked down to $1500.


fishing user avatarBatson reply : 

waiting for you to get up and running so I can see your grips ;)

 

  On 10/30/2015 at 9:05 AM, S Hovanec said:

If I had the extra money and space, I would have had that 13x40 I posted a pic of on the first page. It was marked down to $1500.


fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 
  On 10/31/2015 at 1:44 AM, Batson said:

waiting for you to get up and running so I can see your grips ;)

Just picked up some bits last night. Might run a reel seat or 2 this weekend.


fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 

Wood chips were flying this morning.  Test run on an ugly block revealed the block wasn't so ugly after all.  This thing is soooo cool.  I need to get some acrylic in here now!

 

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Time to go upstairs and install a new dishwasher.


fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 

Bench is assembled and lathe is in its final location.

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fishing user avatar.ghoti. reply : 

Very nice. Me want one too.


fishing user avatarBatson reply : 
  On 11/14/2015 at 9:11 AM, S Hovanec said:

Bench is assembled and lathe is in its final location.

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That lathe is so sweet!!! This is serious business! :)


fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 
  On 11/18/2015 at 6:38 AM, Batson said:

That lathe is so sweet!!! This is serious business! :)

Here's the whole wall. I need to install some overhead lights. It's a little dim in that corner.

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There's a shop remodel in the works. I need to build another wall to separate the tool room from the laundry. Cork dust on clean clothes is not appreciated!!


fishing user avatarBatson reply : 

wow!! a dream come true eh?? We will show you our rod building room! :)


fishing user avatar.ghoti. reply : 

Very Nice, Scott.

 

 

  On 11/18/2015 at 7:59 AM, Batson said:

wow!! a dream come true eh?? We will show you our rod building room! :)

Love to see it. Or, maybe not. I've already spent more on my little shop than I originally thought I would.

 

Seeing yours could very well lead to a spending spree. LOL


fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 

There were a couple boxes waiting for me when I got home today.

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fishing user avatarclayton86 reply : 

Scott have you seen these yet? I've been wanting to get some and make grips for my bow or a rod grip.

http://beyondwoodproducts.com

Kinda like acrylic and wood combined.


fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 
  On 11/27/2015 at 1:50 PM, clayton86 said:

Scott have you seen these yet? I've been wanting to get some and make grips for my bow or a rod grip.

http://beyondwoodproducts.com

Kinda like acrylic and wood combined.

I did, a while ago....and forgot all about it til you posted this. Thanks, more stuff to order!!!


fishing user avatarclayton86 reply : 

Haha


fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 

OK.  Finally played with some acrylic.  This metal lathe is pretty fun!  BTW, the pictures were taken on my wood lathe after some polishing.

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fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 

More fun!

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fishing user avatarLucky Craft Man reply : 

Man Scott, the orange/gold/black swirled fly reel seat looks Awesome!  What project is that for?


fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 
  On 2/8/2016 at 12:20 PM, Lucky Craft Man said:

Man Scott, the orange/gold/black swirled fly reel seat looks Awesome!  What project is that for?

 

It's for some gear junkie's Sage One.


fishing user avatarbasscatcher8 reply : 

So yeah didn't realize they started a separate rod building forum so now im getting caught up....those look awesome!


fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 
  On 2/9/2016 at 2:12 AM, basscatcher8 said:

So yeah didn't realize they started a separate rod building forum so now im getting caught up....those look awesome! 

Don't feel bad.  I didn't notice it til late last week when I couldn't find one of my posts.


fishing user avatarFishinDaddy reply : 
  On 2/9/2016 at 5:52 AM, S Hovanec said:

Don't feel bad.  I didn't notice it til late last week when I couldn't find one of my posts.

It took me longer than that...

Scott, you are doing some seriously sick work.:respect-040:


fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 

Played around with some scraps tonight.

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fishing user avatarLucky Craft Man reply : 

Scott, that is incredible!!!  You are working magic with that acrylic and lathe.  Before you know it, you'll be making yourself an acrylic pair of pants.


fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 
  On 2/11/2016 at 8:41 PM, Lucky Craft Man said:

 Before you know it, you'll be making yourself an acrylic pair of pants.

I couldn't afford that much acrylic! 


fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 

17mm Fuji Cobra spin seat with acrylic insert I turned for another rod builder this morning.

 

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fishing user avatarS Hovanec reply : 

Another one.  This is for a Forest Green Pearl SCV that's been 4+ years in the making!

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fishing user avatargr8outdoorz reply : 

Scott, That acrylic looks sweet!!




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