Category Archives: My Reels

Progress Report #2

Posted on November 13, 2011 by dave49

I will be making several reels this winter of the design shown on this blog 10 Aug 2011. But I am producing them 2 at a time so the work is less repetitive. Here are frames and spools for the … Continue reading →

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Aluminum Frame Reel

Posted on August 10, 2011 by dave49

Here is my recent project, just assembled. Reel 16 frame and spool ends – aluminum, clear anodized shaft – bronze crank and bearing cap – nickel silver sleeve bearings – Delrin AF ratchet and pawl – Delrin, biased for LHW … Continue reading →

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Reel Plans

Posted on May 7, 2011 by dave49

After making the reels shown here, I sat down and redrew my rather ragged looking set of plans. Then I contacted Michael Hackney to see if they would be something to show on his forum Reelsmithing. He was favorable. After … Continue reading →

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Two Reels Finished

Posted on March 22, 2011 by dave49

I reduced the anodizing current, so now it is taking 14 hours to plate the parts for 1 reel (7 runs @ 2 hours). Finally got enough parts done to assemble two reels. These two have identical spools, but the … Continue reading →

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Progress Report #1

Posted on January 13, 2011 by dave49

I am working on a group of 5 reels, and have enough parts done to dry fit them. Here is an illustration. Still have to make 2 nickel silver parts (crank screw, click end bearing cap) and the wire pawl … Continue reading →

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