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Stanberry's buddy's Net-Update

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Stanberry's buddy's Net-Update

Postby Fishfreak911 » October 3rd, 2011, 9:36 pm

Well, this has been a rather challenging build, per the usual, but I am happy with the net after a few coats of oil. The handle is Bird's Eye Maple with a wenge center for accent and strength. The hoop is curly maple on the inside, and out with walnut sandwiched in between. The Sierra Net name is inlaid brass.

The following pics show teh progression of the build.

Enjoy Jon! I will be done with her by this weekend.

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Re: Stanberry's buddy's Net-Update

Postby lucfish » October 3rd, 2011, 9:58 pm

Looks great, can't wait to see the finished product.
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Re: Stanberry's buddy's Net-Update

Postby Benny » October 4th, 2011, 1:00 am

Nice work there Greg, the more I see your beautiful custom nets the more I want one. I just might have to sell one of my camera lens to get one of your nets. Thanks for sharing the build.
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Re: Stanberry's buddy's Net-Update

Postby fish-on-bro » October 4th, 2011, 2:02 am

Greg, that birds eye maple really pops. Nice wood combos. Greg what is wenge?

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Re: Stanberry's buddy's Net-Update

Postby Pete » October 4th, 2011, 3:59 am

WAIT!!!!! I confused....Stanbery has a buddy?? :booty:

Just kidding, net looks great ;). Functional art at its best.

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Re: Stanberry's buddy's Net-Update

Postby Eric1 » October 4th, 2011, 7:39 am

Greg thats a work of Art :rockon:
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Re: Stanberry's buddy's Net-Update

Postby beachbum » October 4th, 2011, 8:02 am

Looking good!
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Re: Stanberry's buddy's Net-Update

Postby fly addict » October 4th, 2011, 8:14 am

Greg,
It looks good. I'm sure Ray will be proud to use it. I can’t wait to see mine being built by you!
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Re: Stanberry's buddy's Net-Update

Postby Fishfreak911 » October 4th, 2011, 10:22 am

Thanks gents!

I have about 7 nets in the works right now incl this one. (Mark your # 3 in line buddy, and thanks agin for intoducing me to Bobby. What a cool dude! Let me know when u r back in town)

Benny, 2 words for ya....E Bay. :P

Chuck, Wenge is a VERY splintery, but beautiful African wood. It is a nice mix of black and dark chocolate grain that turns pretty dark when oiled. I like it for it hardness (dent resistance) and its contrast to most every other wood.

Pete, I know, I know, I thought Jon was pulling my leg too! :mrgreen:

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Re: Stanberry's buddy's Net-Update

Postby dray » October 4th, 2011, 6:38 pm

Man that thing is awesome. Those woods together are great looking. Really, really nice.
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Re: Stanberry's buddy's Net-Update

Postby RSetina » October 4th, 2011, 9:50 pm

You create some beautiful nets Greg. Thanks for sharing the process.
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Re: Stanberry's buddy's Net-Update

Postby stanbery » October 9th, 2011, 7:52 pm

Fishfreak911 wrote:Thanks gents!

I have about 7 nets in the works right now incl this one. (Mark your # 3 in line buddy, and thanks agin for intoducing me to Bobby. What a cool dude! Let me know when u r back in town)

Benny, 2 words for ya....E Bay. :P

Chuck, Wenge is a VERY splintery, but beautiful African wood. It is a nice mix of black and dark chocolate grain that turns pretty dark when oiled. I like it for it hardness (dent resistance) and its contrast to most every other wood.

Pete, I know, I know, I thought Jon was pulling my leg too! :mrgreen:

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Greg the net looks awesome!!!!

Pete and Greg

You guys are funny

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