Reefchiefs Ameri-euro reef build.

    In my defense I did wear a mask while applying the epoxy. :D


    Mark the gun is coming along fast and it looks great. Seeing you make so much progress making me anxious to work on mine. Can't wait to see the finished product.


    Dan, there has been a lot of interesting and helpful information in this thread. I think it would make a good addition to the Gunbuilding 101 thread.

    Quote from Ihab

    If I do get several inquiries from this forum only...I will disclose steps some tips on how to achieve a nicely coated stock with a good shine....But I have to admit that I will not disclose 100% of what I actually do for obvious competition reasons.


    You'll get 90% within this level if not more....promise.


    Ihab


    Being new to all of this and about to start finishing my first gun I'd love to hear about your process!

    Thanks guys. Getting closer to having to decide what kind of finish to put on it. The decision keeps me up at night but so far oil is in the lead based on some recurring epoxy related nightmares Lolol.


    I rigged the gun and it all works great. Really happy with how the muzzle holds the mono. Also loaded it a few times to check how the bands settle, so far so good.




    Looking pretty legit dude, great job. I didn't even notice how you integrated the line anchor for the wraps into the muzzle with that little hook as opposed to where the line actually anchors too, looks really slick.

    The only critical critique I can offer at this point is the back angle of the snubber hole tab. I bet you could shoot it 50 times and maybe not have a line snag until that huge AJ comes over and you decide to kill one your can feed the block with. If it catchs a double loop the shaft may come back or if your lucky cut the mono and keep going. If you stay with the reverse hook, how about a nice tapered wood or G-10 ramp at the back edge to act a a fairing?
    Very sweet gun so far you can be proud of and easily deserving of a fine gloss or satin epoxie finish put on with the knowledge Ihab is willing to share. It is not that hard if you are just methodical with prep and application. Such as never lay down coats of finish when the temp of the work place or wood will rise. (bubble formation more likely). Sure you can chase them with a torch if needed while wet but I try to keep it clean and simple.


    Cheers, Don

    "Great mother ocean brought forth all life, it is my eternal home'' Don Berry from Blue Water Hunters.


    Spearfishing Store the freediving and spearfishing equipment specialists.

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    Quote from Reefchief


    Don Is this the "snubber release hole" you are talking about? I think this is actually a line anchor but your point is definitely still valid and I agree. Even if it were to simply be bent forward there would still be a small chance for the line to get caught in the crease between the metal and wood. Such a minor detail that only an experience I would catch.

    Quote from Wishihadgills

    Don Is this the "snubber release hole" you are talking about? I think this is actually a line anchor but your point is definitely still valid and I agree. Even if it were to simply be bent forward there would still be a small chance for the line to get caught in the crease between the metal and wood. Such a minor detail that only an experience I would catch.


    Yes the devil is in the details when a nice fish swims up close and a wee bit shooting line lags behind if the fish is shot at close range.
    One good thing about being old is you get to see your mates lose fish to weird shit that happens....then you learn from it.
    Even a Philips screw head can snag and gouge mono when pulled tight and fast on a angle downward. As was previously suggested I would use polished button heads with a minimum head height or SS Chicago screws that pass from top to bottom and let you short line a big grouper of snapper before he gets in a hole.




    Cheers, Don

    Finally made a little bit of sawdust with mark. We admired the blank for a while. Then sunk the mech pocket, squared it up with the chisel and then ran the track


    I'll post a few pics

    i like to spear fish

    Don you are right about the snag possibility. Judah mentioned something as well. I may end up just whacking the line anchor off a installing a normal one. Well see what I can come up with.



    Probably going to oil the gun. I wanted to use button heads but couldnt find them at the store. Planning to buy a few online and put them in when i finally put the muzzle in for good.


    Thanks guys.

    [quote='Reefchief','http://spearfishing.world/forums/index.php?thread/&postID=89680#post89680']Don you are right about the snag possibility. Judah mentioned something as well. I may end up just whacking the line anchor off a installing a normal one.


    How about flatting it and using the hole for a added attachment point (screwed) for the muzzle?


    Or... drill the back of the plate for a angled SS U release Tig welded
    on the inside. Granger and McMaster Carr have the hardware.


    Cheers, Don

    "Great mother ocean brought forth all life, it is my eternal home'' Don Berry from Blue Water Hunters.


    Spearfishing Store the freediving and spearfishing equipment specialists.

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