Category Archives: Reels

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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Reel Bags

Posted on April 7, 2011 by dave49

I have just made bags for the group of reels. Got an antelope hide through Ebay; it was nice and soft. Then my close acquaintance who sews was able to cut the pattern and sew 2 sides of the clingy, … 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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A Reel Vom Hofe

Posted on July 17, 2010 by dave49

My friend Steve owns an original fly reel by Julius Vom Hofe (brothers Edward and Julius both made reels). This is the style of reel that I have adopted, but with modern materials. His reel is in very good condition, … Continue reading →

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