Two piece custom 114H

[Alto Mare]

I finally gathered all needed parts for this two piece frame. As mentioned earlier, this reel was sent to me from Reel Speed ( Aaron ), thanks again Aaron.
He found this frame in a box at his shop and thought that I would appreciate it the most...he was right .
Here are the parts that I will be using

and the assembly

a Delrin washer of course

some like to cut that Delrin washer even with the ratchet, don't do it, the dog will get stuck, 1/8 wider would be the best

here is a shot of Adam's ss insert kit, Black Pearl's ss gears and Alan's ss gear sleeve

the one piece left side plate and frame, as mentioned above

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assembly of the right side plate

this frame is machined so perfectly that the tolerance is really tight, I had to shave the insert to make it work

after lots of testing, all went in nicely

a little grease on both sides of the spool and in it goes


and here is the reel fully assembled , the handle is from Adam and the knob from Black Pearl





From previous tests with the gears and inserts, this reel will generate over 70 lbs of drag. I know that the reel could handle it, the question is: could you? . Realistically though, we have come up with a nice 35Lbs reel, this reel will feel silky smooth at those numbers.
One of the members suggested calling this reel "The Huber Tank", I believe it is appropriate .
This is the only two piece 114H that I know of.
Enjoy it!

Sal

[redsetta]

This one goes to 11

[TechTeach]

Huber or Uber ?

Very cool.

[Tiddlerbasher]

Sweet Sal

[Alto Mare]

Huber or Uber ?

Very cool.

Oops, yes Uber...thanks!

[STRIPER LOU]

VERY nicely done. Its easy to tell you enjoy your work!
..............Lou

[Rothmar2]

Absolutely beautiful!

[Bryan Young]

I think this is the only gold one.  The rest were black.  It's the same frame assembly that I showed you years ago and you told me that you wished it had the harness lugs.

[Aiala]

From previous tests with the gears and inserts, this reel will generate over 70 lbs of drag. I know that the reel could handle it, the question is: could you?

Lawd have mercy! At 70 lbs of drag I'd be yanked over the side and heading for the bottom at full speed... 

But with a reel that beautiful, at least I'd look good doing it.   

~A~

[harryk3616]

fantastic as usual sal, a  ''reel '' master, looks great were all jealous, a wonderful job, enjoy using it

[Alto Mare]

I think this is the only gold one.  The rest were black.  It's the same frame assembly that I showed you years ago and you told me that you wished it had the harness lugs.

I don't remember seeing it, do you still have that reel?

[Newell Nut]

Your are really showing off your skills on that one. Nice looking TANK.

[Shark Hunter]

That is Uber Sick! Sal!
No wonder you sold your WEX!
Fine job!

[alantani]

wow!

[Alto Mare]

This one gave me a tough time, I had to fine tune many parts to make it work and I still feel a little bump every half turn of the handle, it is very light, but still bothering me .
The clicker needed to be reduced in thickness, the clicker spring needed to be drilled and bent, the spool didn't sit centered, so I had to take it back down and press the right side bearing in, not easy, but my press did a good job.
The pins on the right side plate were designed for the later model 114HL, I wasn't able to drill the bridge perfectly, so I pulled them off, also not easy.
The inserts where too tall, after testing I realized that the gear wall was also a little tall, so I shaved both.
The machined area for the dog and spring was a little shallower than stock plates, so Lee's dog and custom spring needed to be sanded.
This would have been easier if I already did one, it takes time when you keep getting surprises and need to take the reel back down.
With that said, this is a nice reel.

Sal