American Tackle G2 Carbon Handles
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That winding check is on point . It's all about those details. I'm getting ready to order the AT handle assembly soon...though not sure on the reel seat. Have you seen or used the Bushido style grips? Might look good, should I want to go with the murdered out / stealth look.
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I haven't seen the Bushido finish. I really like the CF pattern, this one was the 3k. I wish the sleeve wasn't gloss on it though, I prefer matte.
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Awesome work!
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I prefer matte as wellshfishinsticks wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2020 6:19 pmI haven't seen the Bushido finish. I really like the CF pattern, this one was the 3k. I wish the sleeve wasn't gloss on it though, I prefer matte.
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Those handles look great. I had ordered some from NFC a couple months ago and they look very similar if not identical. I have built on one. The problem was they came without trim pieces so the fact these come with trim is a problem solver in my mind. Love the work!!
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The next ones I do, I'm gonna try to turn acrylic trims to match the hood.
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dang!shfishinsticks wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2020 6:22 amYea. Bore the ID to fit the hood, then turn the OD. I made bushings to hold the acrylic on my 1/2" mandrel.
It is quite thin once shaped to the proper size.
Here's a few more I did.
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How's the texture on those handles? I assume it's smooth, but is it like a slick, glossy smooth, or is there some tac to it?
Nice work man... I'd be quite dangerous with a machine like that to play with!
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They're smooth, but not to the point of being slippery. At least I never noticed it, but I hold mostly on the reel seat.
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About what I expected... thanks!shfishinsticks wrote: ↑Fri Nov 27, 2020 3:48 pmThey're smooth, but not to the point of being slippery. At least I never noticed it, but I hold mostly on the reel seat.
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Re: American Tackle G2 Carbon Handles
1000-1500 grit sandpaper will turn most glossy finishes to matteHogsticker2 wrote: ↑Mon May 18, 2020 7:37 pmI prefer matte as wellshfishinsticks wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2020 6:19 pmI haven't seen the Bushido finish. I really like the CF pattern, this one was the 3k. I wish the sleeve wasn't gloss on it though, I prefer matte.
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Awesome work first of all! A true craftsman.
The tenon pieces of these handles work with Fuji PTS PULS seats just fine. The diameters are perfect. Those trim pieces also work with the NFC Soft Touch handles as transition parts.
I will say I like the feel of the NFC parts better but I haven't fished either yet so we will see next spring!!
The tenon pieces of these handles work with Fuji PTS PULS seats just fine. The diameters are perfect. Those trim pieces also work with the NFC Soft Touch handles as transition parts.
I will say I like the feel of the NFC parts better but I haven't fished either yet so we will see next spring!!