Category Archives: My Reels

Fixed Spindle Reel

Posted on August 27, 2012 by dave49

My earlier designs were “rotating spindle”, which require full front and back end plates and a crank to turn the spool. This new design is “fixed spindle” which means an open front end ring, no crank, and a spool that … Continue reading →

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Dyed End Plates

Posted on May 9, 2012 by dave49

Having dyed some scrap metal parts (this blog, 23 April 2012), I moved on to some machined reel parts. On my first attempt, the result was not satisfactory. There were small but obvious flaws, like this spot on the rear … Continue reading →

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43 Parts

Posted on April 30, 2012 by dave49

Here are 43 parts that will become reel #23. Just finished sealing the anodization on the aluminum parts. Update 1 May 2012: Here it is all screwed and glued.

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Progress Report #8 : Little Progress

Posted on March 20, 2012 by dave49

This is how far I got on the next two reels before I was rudely interrupted: Last Wednesday I set these front end plates down and left the house for an evening meeting. Just before walking out, I took the … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Progress Report #4

Posted on January 10, 2012 by dave49

I have a substantial part of the machining done on two reels that I expect to deliver at the end of January. The spool ends here have been tumbled and will brighten up with fine sanding. The end plates are … Continue reading →

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Plans for Aluminum Frame Reel

Posted on December 30, 2011 by dave49

I have been machining parts for the Aluminum Frame Reel from a few finished drawings, but mostly from sketches on yellow lined paper. It is time to put together all the drawings, so next year I can still figure out … Continue reading →

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Progress Report #3

Posted on December 17, 2011 by dave49

Two reels finished and ready to ship. Reels 17 and 18. Here is the final configuration of the click. And a meager assortment of parts for the next two.

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