Pretty damn COOL John..when I was a young PUP we use to make them out of 500 & 750 reels. Didn't have the quality you have shown in this reel..kinda took a hammer and beat the s**t out of them..painted them green with brushed black over it..gave them to the ol lady and said "aint you glad to be married to a cable lineman" Her answer isn't really needed here..Some things never change..Good Job Man...Worked in 72, works in 02..
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