Author Archives: dave49

Progress Report #7

Posted on March 9, 2012 by dave49

Finished reels 21 & 22 today. They are both LHW with alternative ivory knobs.

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Technical Data on Anodizing

Posted on March 3, 2012 by dave49

When I first started anodizing (this blog, 4 May 2010) I followed instructions from DIY web sites, and felt that I had satisfactory results. Recently I borrowed a technical reference book set that covers anodizing, dyeing, and sealing. It is … Continue reading →

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The Book of Multiplier Reels

Posted on February 27, 2012 by dave49

Below is a used book that I recently purchased. It concerns multipler reels, which are typically intended for baitcasting. It was published in 1985 by Stackpole Books. The book is full of photos and patent drawings; here is a typical … Continue reading →

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Progress Report #6

Posted on February 23, 2012 by dave49

I have made all the aluminum parts (plus the bronze shafts) for two reels to be delivered in the middle of March. What remains the are nickel silver and Delrin parts. The large aluminum parts here have a matte finish, … Continue reading →

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Spool Capacity Data

Posted on February 19, 2012 by dave49

I get a few questions about the line capacity of my reels. So I did a study to try to see how commercial reel manufacturers rate their reels. Many have ratings (line size + yards of backing) on their web … Continue reading →

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Toenail Clipper

Posted on February 14, 2012 by dave49

I have made about a dozen reel feet by now, but alignment to cut a radius at each end of the foot has been a recurring pain. I made a simple fixture to help with trimming to the right length, … Continue reading →

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Using the 4 Jaw Chuck as a Vise

Posted on February 7, 2012 by dave49

Sherline’s 4 jaw chuck was designed to fit on the lathe spindle, but can also be used on the vertical mill. This is very handy; when I make end plates for raised pillar reels I frequently move the work between … Continue reading →

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Counterbore

Posted on February 6, 2012 by dave49

An end plate or end ring for a raised pillar reel has many details, so many things can go wrong. One preventable error is failing to center a counter bore on a drilled hole. When I started the raised pillar … Continue reading →

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Progress Report #5

Posted on January 31, 2012 by dave49

I just finished two more Aluminum Frame Reels, a LHW with alternative Ivory knob, and a RHW with black Delrin. Reels 20 and 19. And here is the material for the next two.

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The S Crank

Posted on January 26, 2012 by dave49

I am down to the last part on two reels to be done at the end of the month. It is the nickel silver crank. The outline of my crank is formed by a series of circular arcs so that … Continue reading →

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