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Greg Madrigal
12-30-2009, 10:17 PM
I just completed this 20+ hour project for my best friend Harvey for Christmas. The pics aren't the best but this thing is beautiful in bright sunlight. It is made of a blackish brown colored EXPENSIVE African wood called Wenge. This is a hard splintery wood that turns to black dust when milled. Good times in my garage shop! PLus, it is dry & splintery-Tore my hands up! Enjoy...


http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l191/gregmadrigal/Trout%20Net/Harvs%20Net/OnBedwithnet.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l191/gregmadrigal/Trout%20Net/Harvs%20Net/Greathandle.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l191/gregmadrigal/Trout%20Net/Harvs%20Net/Besthandle.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l191/gregmadrigal/Trout%20Net/Harvs%20Net/Handle.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l191/gregmadrigal/Trout%20Net/Harvs%20Net/whaletale.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l191/gregmadrigal/Trout%20Net/Harvs%20Net/SideShot.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l191/gregmadrigal/Trout%20Net/Harvs%20Net/PC290088.jpg

It's finished with a Turpentine/boiled linseed oil/spar varnish combo followed by multiple lacquer coats.

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Sierra_Smitty
12-30-2009, 10:50 PM
That's pretty much ridiculous dude.....you weren't joking, the natural color of that wood is amazing.
sansou
12-30-2009, 11:02 PM
Beautiful!

Almost too pretty to use. Almost. ha ha!!

I bet you could also make a really nice flyrod case...
primo55
12-30-2009, 11:04 PM
That is some great craftsmanship!!
Nice color,dont think ive ever seen a net like this in any tackle shop!!
CONGRATS - :Applause:
Wingnut
12-30-2009, 11:35 PM
Do you take trade-ins Greg...? :LOL:

Beautiful!

Check your PM. :Wink:
troutdog
12-30-2009, 11:40 PM
Capt Madgi you have some serious talent, time to go fishing again my brotha!


TD
bman90278
12-31-2009, 07:45 AM
I do custom woodwork for a living and wanted to give you props for the net you made. Simply awesome!

brian
Nessie Hunter
12-31-2009, 07:58 AM
Dang Greg, thats sweet as heck man... Good job!!!!!
PONTOON
12-31-2009, 08:49 AM
Greg, that is one beautiful piece of work! I'd have to build a frame for it and put it on the wall to display.
besttimespent
12-31-2009, 08:52 AM
Do you take trade-ins Greg...? :LOL:

Beautiful!

Check your PM. :Wink:

He needs to start marking them. I want to be the first to test and be the salesman. It's looks real sweet!
fishmounter
01-02-2010, 03:13 PM
Just beautiful man! Couple of questions though... What did you treat the finished wood with so it will be "waterproof"? And what is that clear netting material? It being somewhat clear will not scare the fish away from the net like a dark color does.