Jigmaster 500 upgrades

[Alto Mare]

You forgot the Delrin Washer for under the Gear

No he didn't Mike, its the one all the way on the left with a larger ID than needed , but I'm going to make him slide .

[bluefish69]

I see 3 SS washers - 3 HT 100 washers & 1 Delrin washer. If that's the bottom one then where is the top one.

[Alto Mare]

top or bottom that ID is still too wide on that delrin

[handi2]

Dawn has the .5mm Carbontex washers. I will see how many of Bryan's metal sets I have. I have the .5 drag washers also if Dawn is out.

I'm doing one myself. Just waiting on the new gear sets.

Keith

[Shark Hunter]

Thanks Keith,
But, Bryan is back. I will get them from the source.

[Shark Hunter]

Ok,
Lets slap this Jigmaster together.

Since someone questioned my Delrin cutting capabilities. I redid these with a tight ID.

Business end almost done.

Prepping the frame. I notice the clamp studs are one piece instead of threading a nut to fit on the stud. I like it. Greased and ready.

Done, 5:1 Jigmaster with Tib Frame.

[Alto Mare]

Not criticizing bud, just helping out... for what its worth, if you rather have that washer loser, go for it.
Good job on that reel, now tell me how she feels with a delrin on top and bottom, do you feel the difference in smoothness compared to the others without?

[bluefish69]

Daron

For the handle side Flat Head Screws - Did you use Penn Screws or SS from McMaster.

McMaster Screws stick up slightly.

Mike

[doradoben]

You built a very nice Jigmaster, Daron, and I see that you have a few more laying on the table to practice on.

[Shark Hunter]

Not criticizing bud, just helping out... for what its worth, if you rather have that washer loser, go for it.
Good job on that reel, now tell me how she feels with a delrin on top and bottom, do you feel the difference in smoothness compared to the others without?

I didn't even realize the ID was that big until you pointed it out. I was concentrating on the OD too much.
I found that I could plunge straight in with my Dremel to keep the ID from getting out of hand. That washer moving around will only lead to trouble. Yes, the drag and star is smoother for sure.

Daron

For the handle side Flat Head Screws - Did you use Penn Screws or SS from McMaster.

McMaster Screws stick up slightly.

Mike

Just the stock screws Mike.

[Alto Mare]

Daron, that's why I mentioned it. A little shifting of that washer and it could have interfered with the dogs.

Mike, I do use stainless steel screws from McMasters, yes they do stick up, but very little. On some older rings they might make it a little tight, but still work. I couldn't find a smaller one.

[bluefish69]

Then I guess that I have an older ring. I've had this problem before & know what to do. Do I want to spend the money for 6 Penn Screws OR spend the time grinding the heads??

I used Newell Bars & Reel Seat on this Jig Master with a Red Penn Spool

Mike

[RUSTY OLD COLT]

I an a little confused on the stock or custom gear set . What is the difference in the gears and can you use a stock drag set up in the custom gear set ?

[Shark Hunter]

The custom Gear is a little deeper. I have a stock 3 stack in mine and it fits fine.
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=6713.45

[RUSTY OLD COLT]

Thanks for the quick reply.  I just ordered a custom set and will use the 3 stack on it and maybe later on I will go to a 5 stack.  My 501 is used mainly in the bays here on Long Island for fluke and sea bass.