Category Archives: Crank

Turning a Crank Counterweight

Posted on October 15, 2010 by dave49

The counterweight on my reel crank has hemispherical shape. Sherline sells an accessory that turns spherical shapes, and it is just what you would need to make more than a hemisphere. But I have found that I can get by … Continue reading →

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Milling an S Shaped Crank

Posted on October 4, 2010 by dave49

My first design for the reel crank (here in brass) was too “heavy” in the middle. So back to the drawing board. Here I have reduced the diameter of the center circle, and moved one small inside radius to make … Continue reading →

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