Jigmaster 500 upgrades

[Alto Mare]

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

I would, screw them in a post and run them on a belt sander.
Rubbing them on a piece of sandpaper on a flat surface will also work and gives you the exercise needed for the day . I'm not crazy about stock screws, the slot is just too shallow. Mine are Phillips head stainless steel.

[bluefish69]

Colt

The 501 can be used for Blues & Stripers as well. I have used this size reel for Cod & Blacks. We are not far apart.  I'm in Queens L.I.

Mike

[Newell Nut]

Maybe I scrolled too fast but I did not see a pic with a bucket of bricks being hoisted.

[Shark Hunter]

I follow a lot of Sal's work Dwight, but a Bucket of Bricks is not one of them.

[Alto Mare]

Daron, I'm not the only one using the bucket, a few friends use it as well to test their drags.
You could use 8 bricks, fill it with water, chocolate syrup, fried chicken, whatever float your boat
I'm betting they will all weight the same around 40lbs +-, well except for the chicken

[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

I'm thinking Belt Sander or Wife -- Belt Sander or Wife. This is a tough question we live in a 2 Bedroom Apartment. I can't post the answer she might read it.
I would, screw them in a post and run them on a belt sander.
Rubbing them on a piece of sandpaper on a flat surface will also work and gives you the exercise needed for the day . I'm not crazy about stock screws, the slot is just too shallow. Mine are Phillips head stainless steel.

[VW]

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 have four 500's and two 505's with the same screws Alto Mare is talking about. They assemble and function fine.  I did run the flat over a stone to make sure there were not any burrs.  I use them because I can use a much stronger and longer screw. 

[Lensters]

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 have four 500's and two 505's with the same screws Alto Mare is talking about. They assemble and function fine.  I did run the flat over a stone to make sure there were not any burrs.  I use them because I can use a much stronger and longer screw. 

I use a Dremel, coarse sharpening stone and some cutting oil to reshape the SS screws I use.  It might take a bit longer but I like the results.  I bought a selection of SS screws and use the longest that will fit except in the stand (don't want those sticking out too much).

[bluefish69]

I have a set of 2"X6" Diamond Stones to break in. This should work out.

Mike