Category Archives: Frame

Raised Pillar Rings, all over again

Posted on May 9, 2011 by dave49

On Feb. 3, 2011 I made a post on the fabrication of raised pillar rings. Now I am working on a new design that needs similar parts, and I am reminded of how demanding it is to get these right. … Continue reading →

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Raised Pillar Frame

Posted on February 3, 2011 by dave49

For my 5 reel group, all parts have been machined for 4 reels. These have round rings and side plates, as shown in the photo that is presently the header of this blog. For the 5th reel, I wanted to do … Continue reading →

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End Rings

Posted on November 7, 2010 by dave49

To fabricate nickel silver end rings, you have to neatly silver solder the flange to the web, then machine. But for aluminum end rings, you can find heavy wall tubing. I was able to get 3/8 wall tubing from Speedy … Continue reading →

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End Plates

Posted on October 23, 2010 by dave49

Antique Vom Hofe reels have end plates made of hard rubber. The modern version of this is Ebonite, used to make bowling balls. This material is available in a suitable form to those who want to be as authentic as … Continue reading →

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