Category Archives: Reel Parts

Pawl Modification

Posted on January 22, 2014 by dave49

This is the pawl shape that I have used for some time now. I like it because the active part of the spring is just a straight wire (easy fabrication). This wire bears on the pawl at the top edge … Continue reading →

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A Riveting Experience

Posted on December 18, 2013 by dave49

The click mechanism for my reels mounts to the reel backplate by three posts; two are spring pins and the third is a pivot for the pawl. For some time now, I have fastened these by custom made screws. For … Continue reading →

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New Foot Fixtures

Posted on September 16, 2013 by dave49

My new reel design has a one piece frame, so the foot has to attach in a different way. Previously, the foot had a tooling hole that allowed simple clamping on two special fixtures. Without the tooling hole, clamping is … Continue reading →

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Thrust Bearing Test

Posted on August 12, 2013 by dave49

If we were perfect fishermen, our reels would not need any provision for thrust loads on the spool (i.e., loads in the direction of the spindle axis). A fish on the line creates a torque on the spool, which we … Continue reading →

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Spindle Crank

Posted on July 5, 2013 by dave49

I keep a shaft collar clamped on the rear spindle extension of my lathe. It provides a grip for a small “gear puller” that I use to unlock MT1 fixtures from the spindle. The only time that I remove the … Continue reading →

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One Piece Frame

Posted on June 10, 2013 by dave49

To go with the one piece spool, I have also made a one piece frame. This is a record of the steps. Face the material on both ends and cut a “grip”, a projection for holding the work in many … Continue reading →

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One Piece Spool

Posted on June 1, 2013 by dave49

For some time, I have been plotting how to make a one piece spool. My spools so far have been assemblies. The difficulty is the limited power and size of my Sherline lathe and mill. Recently I am developing a … Continue reading →

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A Lesson in Burr Removal

Posted on May 24, 2013 by dave49

When metal is cut, a sharp edge is often left. Part of making a useable product is removing any sharp edges or (even worse) burrs. Even very small details of parts may have detrimental burrs. —— When I developed my … Continue reading →

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A Lesson in Thermal Expansion

Posted on May 20, 2013 by dave49

The “Fixed Spindle Reel” is my first design with a bushing that runs the length of the spool. I make the bushing of either Delrin or acetal copolymer, and it rides on a spindle of stainless steel. The fit of … Continue reading →

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Line Volume

Posted on May 10, 2013 by dave49

I have some friends who are interested in small reels. This fits well with my machining resources, as my lathe and mill are quite small (Sherline). So I am working on a new design that can be made in several … Continue reading →

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