2 or 3 piece

[mrand]

can someone tell me if this is a 2 or 3 piece spool for a senator 2/0. I can tell a difference on the larger spools thanks to the guys in this forum but  not sure on the smaller senators.
I have a senator 2/0 spool that looks different form this one. Mine doesn't have a smoother arbor which makes me think it is not a one piece

the one listed here on eBay does have a smooth arbor transition but that sleeve makes me think it might be a different design of a 3 piece (which Im' trying to avoid!)
thank you
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Penn-111-Senator-2-0-Metal-Spool-Made-in-USA-/131657799392?hash=item1ea76a96e0:g:PZAAAOSwcBhWUJi7

[Superhook]

It's not a 3 piece spool .

This is a later design ...sometimes they are stainless steel.

[Cortez_Conversions]

Ask the seller. I know he will have the answer for you. Hope that helps!

[Alto Mare]

As Superhook mentioned sometimes they're stainless steel, the one on the pic isn't.
That is a 3 piece spool, not as the earlier ones, but it is a 3 piece spool.
I believe Lee took one apart for us in the past.

Sal


Found the pic:
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=10114.msg143696#msg143696

[mrand]

you guys are amazing. Thanks so much for the help. I had a hunch about this one. I'm learning thanks to you guys.
So I'm in the market for a one piece Chrome spool for my 2/0 if anyone has an extra one laying around.

Hope everyone has a great thanksgiving.

[Alto Mare]

The spool that you've mentioned above is very durable, I would grab it if I were you. With the stainless steel spool similar to that one you get a reaction from the different metals and the sleeve on the hub usually gets deteriorated. Even so, it takes a long time and probably preventable if kept well greased.

Sal

[Cortez_Conversions]

As Superhook mentioned sometimes they're stainless steel, the one on the pic isn't.
That is a 3 piece spool, not as the earlier ones, but it is a 3 piece spool.
I believe Lee took one apart for us in the past.

Sal


Found the pic:
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=10114.msg143696#msg143696

Sal,
How can you tell by looking if those are stainless or not? I have trouble telling them apart.

[Alto Mare]

As Superhook mentioned sometimes they're stainless steel, the one on the pic isn't.
That is a 3 piece spool, not as the earlier ones, but it is a 3 piece spool.
I believe Lee took one apart for us in the past.

Sal


Found the pic:
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=10114.msg143696#msg143696

Sal,
How can you tell by looking if those are stainless or not? I have trouble telling them apart.

Tom, for some reason Penn stainless steel spools have a duller finish.
I've never seen a stainless steel spool from them as shiny as the one above.

[Dominick]

Hey Sal, Lee, I pulled up that link you posted of Lee's efforts of taking that spool apart. In looking at the photo it looks like the spool could be a 4 piece spool.  Is that the case?  Dominick

[Alto Mare]

Hey Sal, Lee, I pulled up that link you posted of Lee's efforts of taking that spool apart. In looking at the photo it looks like the spool could be a 4 piece spool.  Is that the case?  Dominick

Well, if you're going to get technical and take all the pieces in consideration, it would actually be a ( 8 ) piece spool.
I consider IT to be a 3 piece spool.

[Dominick]

Did you count the pin?    Sal I was not being facetious I was just looking at what we usually call a 3 piece and see the extra sleeve around the middle.  What is the purpose of the middle sleeve?  Dominick

[Steve-O]

Same spool as my leftover one here in the Trade section.

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=15943.0

2/0 ...3 piece spool in rashed chromed brass not a stainless version.

[Superhook]

I thought the thread was whether the spool was the early 3 piece model that could pop the flanges from using mono line. I doubt that he could damage this spool .....but there are those that could break a crowbar in a sand pit 

[Shark Hunter]

That spool is just as good as a one piece strength wise. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it.
Like Ray said. Its the three piece with the tapered flanges that will pop on you.

[Alto Mare]

Did you count the pin?    Sal I was not being facetious I was just looking at what we usually call a 3 piece and see the extra sleeve around the middle.  What is the purpose of the middle sleeve?  Dominick

Yes! I counted the pin, I also counted the ratchet .

My take on the middle sleeve is simply related to mass production. I've seen my share of these, the sleeve/hub changes with the size of the spool, but the flanges are always the same.
It probably was more cost effective for them to dish out a bunch of spool flange of the same size.