Howdy!
I need your feedback regarding this wood cable reel.
the foot print is 2"x 2" made out of wood with plastic bolt for high detail.
Name on the surface could be customizable the same as the reel size.
appreciate your time and input.
Andre.
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Andre
This, as expected is excellent! My question/suggestion is how would you "age" the reel, so there is less contrast between the writing and joints compared to the wood.
Andre
This, as expected is excellent! My question/suggestion is how would you "age" the reel, so there is less contrast between the writing and joints compared to the wood.
Thank you John!
this is just out of the oven!
I am making a kit to be assembled and weatherized according the customer taste.
But, you right this mock up have to be age for a real look.
Andre.
Not sure I have much input but these guys may want to speak with you about making some for them...
Not sure I have much input but these guys may want to speak with you about making some for them...
Hey Marty!
Funny because I "invented" the name as many General thinks!
maybe ACME will be better.
Andre.
This company supplies us with cable for our broadcast trucks. That's why it clicked with me so fast.
The really big reels have a steel rim, like a tire, attached to the circumference of the sides. These rims prevent damage and wear to the edges of the reel.
The wood quickly becomes gray from the weather.
A "fallen flag" in the wire business is the Western Electric Co, which was part of the now-deceased Bell System. Their trademark name is famous, even today. Google "Western Electric" to see how their trademark name looked. The font is called "Hawthorn" from the location of one of their major plants.
As a former telephone company employee, I'd like to have a couple of them with that name.
The really big reels have a steel rim, like a tire, attached to the circumference of the sides. These rims prevent damage and wear to the edges of the reel.
The wood quickly becomes gray from the weather.
A "fallen flag" in the wire business is the Western Electric Co, which was part of the now-deceased Bell System. Their trademark name is famous, even today. Google "Western Electric" to see how their trademark name looked. The font is called "Hawthorn" from the location of one of their major plants.
As a former telephone company employee, I'd like to have a couple of them with that name.
Arthur, thank you.
You are correct the big ones have steel rims.
Now, from a former telephone employee is the footprint attractive?
here is the logo you like i think will be easy to make it.
Andre.
Let me know if this is what are you looking for.
Andre.
Good evening
Wow could I use them at my power plant under construction site. I like ACME Cable with a coyote
Clem k
Andre
Nice detail, is that laser cut?
Steve
Good evening
Wow could I use them at my power plant under construction site. I like ACME Cable with a coyote
Clem k
if you are serious contact me at andreemd@yahoo.com
AG.
Andre
Nice detail, is that laser cut?
Steve
Thank you.
Yes, is laser cut and engraved.
names and details can be customized.
AG.
Very nice looking. Great detail.
The very desirable post-war American Flyer S-gauge PRR depressed-center flat car carried a Western Electric Cable Reel. I don’t have a photo handy but there’s probably one or more on that nameless auction site right now.
Bill
Andre
E-mail sent
Cool item. Here is another defunct (? I think) wire rope manufacturer that you may want to use:
And here is one of their logos from much later.
And another cool ad from 1941:
Fantastic!
Thank you guys for the nice comments and support!!
the Roebling sign will fit perfect on the reels!
thank you a lot for the tip!
Andre.
I think they look fantastic, The rope company is also a big hit too. What do the centers look like. They should be easy to weather. Good work. Nick
Andre,
Very nice! I would go for a couple of the Western Electric reels along with 4 of the Roebling reels. John Roebling was a famous designer/engineer/ builder of bridges and came from the small town of Saxonburg, just outside of Pittsburgh. His most famous work is the Brooklyn Bridge. He built others including one in Cincinnati that crosses the Ohio River into Kentucky and another in Pittsburgh-the Smithfield Street Bridge that cross the Monongahela River. That bridge is still in use today and I believe is the second or third oldest steel bridge in the country. Didn't mean to hijack the thread-just a little history.
Nick
Thank you to both Nick!!
no problem, I didn't know about the cable history until, Owen post the Roebling stuff today.
The interesting thing is some of the reels have a square hole instead round, this is another nice detail for the JAR.
BTW here the first finished.
Andre.
The very desirable post-war American Flyer S-gauge PRR depressed-center flat car carried a Western Electric Cable Reel. I don’t have a photo handy but there’s probably one or more on that nameless auction site right now.
Bill
Following up on my previous post, here’s a link to the page from the 1957 AF catalog with a drawing of the #936 PRR flat car with the Western Electric Coil: Gilbert 1957 Catalog Page 46
Bill
Andre,
The look is really nice and very authentic looking. I'd be very interested in one of the Roebling cable reels. Do you sell them on a stand like the first finished Western Electric or just stand alone round ?
Mike Miller
Andre
These for sale??? Check your e-mail
Steve
Andre
These for sale??? Check your e-mail
Steve
Steve,
I replayed your email, like 3 hours ago.
check the spam folder.
Andre.
Andre,
The look is really nice and very authentic looking. I'd be very interested in one of the Roebling cable reels. Do you sell them on a stand like the first finished Western Electric or just stand alone round ?
Mike Miller
Mike thank you for your nice comment!
the stand is an option if you don't want it.
contact me at: andreemd@yahoo.com
Andre.
The very desirable post-war American Flyer S-gauge PRR depressed-center flat car carried a Western Electric Cable Reel. I don’t have a photo handy but there’s probably one or more on that nameless auction site right now.
Bill
Following up on my previous post, here’s a link to the page from the 1957 AF catalog with a drawing of the #936 PRR flat car with the Western Electric Coil: Gilbert 1957 Catalog Page 46
Bill
Bill,
thank you for the picture. very accurate reel.
Andre.
Own had a good suggestion. Roebling was pretty big way back when. They would be a good choice for a few reels.
Do you guys think these reels would look best or more appropriate on a stand, flat car or gondola ? Also, what type of wire or rope would you wrap them with if not already supplied.
Thanks,
Mike
Do you guys think these reels would look best or more appropriate on a stand, flat car or gondola ? Also, what type of wire or rope would you wrap them with if not already supplied.
Thanks,
Mike
Mike,
IMO if is on a flat car the stand is a plus, but if it will be on a gondola the stand is not necessary.
I was busy this week and now I am going to York.
So, if some one of you in going there will be good time to discuss it.
anyway Next week i will be making the first models for JAR reels.
Andre.
Own had a good suggestion. Roebling was pretty big way back when. They would be a good choice for a few reels.
Thank you Lee!
i will consider you opinion.
AG.
They look great. Would make excellent flat car or gondola loads.
Thank you guys!
here is the Roebling model.
Neato! The fidelity you are able to achieve with the laser burn is amazing.
Is the Roebling company descended from John Roebling who developed wire rope as we know it today? He was also the chief engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge, and he developed the caisson for digging the pier bases to help guard against the bends.
Don
John Roebling designed and was in charge of the construction of, the Brooklyn Bridge (along with several other large suspension bridges) and died as a result of a crushed foot received from a boat while surveying the foundations for it. His son, Washington Roebling, took over the construction of the BB, and did indeed get the bends after ascending from a foundation caisson after directing efforts to extinguish a fire therein. In spite of constant after affects from this event, he managed to live 89 years.
P.S: Yes, the cable company was the same Roeblings.
Does anyone know where to get cable/wire to simulate the real thing on these fantastic reels that Andre has crafted ?
Mike
Mike!
My yahoo mail has some problemstoday.
I think in HD hardware department you can find steel wire for hang pictures.
or ACE hardware store.
Andre.
Does anyone know where to get cable/wire to simulate the real thing on these fantastic reels that Andre has crafted ?
Mike
I suspect that you could get heavier braided thread that is used for upholstery and carpets as well as braided fishing line, e.g., squidding line.
I actually use #2 surgical silk off a wooden spool, 
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