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Post by avalonangling on Jan 19, 2008 23:34:24 GMT -1
Hey guys: Anyone able to say whether or not I got a good deal with this item? I realize the handle is broken and it appears some of the "housing" is missing (probably from corrosion ) ---was thinking on making a type of sand mold and impressing the reel to get the shape right then using a "water-weld" or J.B. Weld type of kit to make the necessary repair then replace the handle . Any suggs appreciated Still stickin'...Andrew
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Post by silverinvicta on Jan 20, 2008 0:05:21 GMT -1
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Post by avalonangling on Jan 20, 2008 0:43:02 GMT -1
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Post by avalonangling on Jan 20, 2008 0:49:46 GMT -1
Item number: 170183104265 e-bay.ca
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Post by silverinvicta on Jan 20, 2008 5:10:38 GMT -1
YOU HAVE A PM DREW....in case hopsters busy.... ;D
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Post by avalonangling on Jan 20, 2008 11:48:35 GMT -1
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Post by avalonangling on Jan 20, 2008 11:50:49 GMT -1
Sometimes I cam follow easy to read "destructions" Thanx SI
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Post by Hoppy on Jan 20, 2008 21:06:19 GMT -1
Here you go Avalon
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Post by watermole on Jan 20, 2008 21:42:49 GMT -1
Andrew, I'm afraid that your Perfect is far from. The fact that the handle has gone and the winding plate buckled, suggests that it has had a very,very rough life indeed-and at least one very bad knock! After studying the photograph, I would say that, this post-war, RHW model will need to see the inside of a very competant engineering or Toolmakers' workshop, before it sees a river again. The first thing to check, is to see if the reel cage itself has any fractures, which, I am sorry to say, are more than likely, given a clout like that. If so, these can be repaired by very delicate and controlled TiG welding. The winding plate itself, will require the damaged part cutting out and a new piece delicately welded in, again by TiG, after which, it will need re-turning to blend in. You will then need a new winder, complete with spindle and back-washer made to pattern, and fitted to a different part of the plate which has not been damaged. The result will be a very usable fishing reel, but one which will have been always noticeably repaired, and-sorry to say-have very little commercial retail value at all now. It is not impossible to repair properly, but should be taken to somewhere specializing in very fine, precision welding in cast alloys. The alternative, is to buy a new winding plate and spindle complete;-either way, it is going to be expensive..... I know, that is not what you wanted to read Andrew, but it is an honest opinion, based on experience in such work. Sorry! Watermole.
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Post by silverinvicta on Jan 20, 2008 21:57:07 GMT -1
David is quite correct Andrew... sorry mate Si
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Post by avalonangling on Jan 21, 2008 0:42:24 GMT -1
David ; I fully appreciate your knowledgeable insight into this matter & I will say that I was half expecting;correction-fully expecting this to be so> I have as yet not received the reel so I can not offer any comment on whether it is even functional I will however give it a thorough scrutiny to fully determine if feasible to go ahead with repairs or maybe pass it over to" me fishin' buddy" who operates his own precision machine shop (I was hoping that it would not prove any more difficult than rebuilding a 350 Chev transmission or a c-6 Ford --if indeed it proves to be more intricate then I will delegate the project to "me fishin' buddy" post haste If all else fails then at least I might have some spare parts for the next one will keep you informed of this endeavour as it develops...unravels...discombobulates SI your pic looks a whole lot more defined than the one that accompanied the item on E-bay leaves me to wonder if some kind of trick photography might help me in making the necessary future repairs ;D ;D Maybe I'll go to the link you provided (seems more reputable. May even find the LHW model I would prefer Almost had it a month ago but got out bid (sniped) in the last 9 seconds of the auction but .....Still stickin'....Andrew
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Post by avalonangling on Jan 21, 2008 0:49:21 GMT -1
NOW YE ALL DEFINITELY KNOW THERE'S SUMPIN' WRONG WIT' ME PEEPERS,.. THAT SHOULD BE "HOPPY".. YOUR PIC...
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Post by avalonangling on Jan 31, 2008 0:54:47 GMT -1
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Post by avalonangling on Jan 31, 2008 0:56:27 GMT -1
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Post by avalonangling on Jan 31, 2008 0:57:39 GMT -1
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Post by avalonangling on Jan 31, 2008 1:00:30 GMT -1
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Post by avalonangling on Jan 31, 2008 1:02:13 GMT -1
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Post by avalonangling on Jan 31, 2008 1:14:29 GMT -1
I fully realize there is damage to the reel but after having taken it apart and putting it together at least 112 times since yesterday (just to familiarize myself with it I discovered that it still functions "perfectly there is no wobble to the shaft/ spool ..the winding plate may be missing some structure but this does not impair the retrieve etc. etc. ..no binding or grinding sounds just a sweet soft purrrrr Also realize this is a right hand wind but I will be converting it to left hand by.... results to be shown at a latter date ...need to nap a bit before the opener ;D W.M. I will keep you abreast of the plans as they develope Still stickin'....Andrew
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Post by watermole on Jan 31, 2008 23:08:02 GMT -1
Andrew, -A word of warning-Please note well: Your reel CANNOT be converted to LHW. Apart from the agate line guard facing the wrong way, the thread on the end of the winding plate shaft is the OPPOSITE HAND!!! ...If you turn the reel around, THE SPOOL WILL ALWAYS COME UNDONE!!! ...The damage is not as bad as first feared-I have seen-and repaired- far worse, but I see that it is a late model with an alloy reel seat, which appears to be a bit short at one end! Your friend might be able to drill out the two small rivets, holding it in place (be careful on removing-it is dove-tailed in) and weld on a piece to bring it back to length... ...Look forward to progress report, Stick with it! Wm.
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Post by chasb on Feb 1, 2008 12:31:05 GMT -1
Not true, the reel can be used left handed, the reel cage has 2 pawls, one lh and one rh.
True about the line guard but I use a bougle left handed with no problems.
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