Hardy Altex no.1 mk IV complete teardown and refurbish!

[Woodbilly]

Hey all!

Just thought I'd drop a post with the progress on my 1936 Edward Broadfoot Hardy Altex no.1 mk.IV mechanical bail spin reel.
She was rough when I got her. No original finish left and old repair of handle and knob replacement.
I have a new handle and knob en route, so that's no issue, even though repair looks solid and knob, period correct.
I had to fabricate collet removal tool and a tiny punch for brass check carrier pin removal.
For others: I purchased a split ring plier set from auto store and used the small straight jaw attachment. Filed the tips to fit the collet removal holes and used small vice grips to hold the jaws tight and at correct distance. Worked like a charm!
I am going to paint body and flier dust cover and leave flier polished aluminum.
Lots of parts to this old girl, but I'm always up for a challenge.
Now, on to the next step. Paint and reassembly.
Cheers!!

[alantani]

very nice work!!!!

[Woodbilly]

Thank you!
Very confident, now, I can tear into my no.2 Altex without issue.
Lots of parts, but really not too bad.
I thought my Swiss made 1954 2 speed Benora Standard was far more tricky,but I didn't have to make any specialtools for it and it came out sweet. Lol

[Brewcrafter]

Nice!  Nailing some crappie!  Be sure to keep us all posted on the #1 Altex looking forward to seeing the finished reel! - john

[Reeltyme]

Thanks for posting this. Very helpful information not to mention a great restoration!

[Woodbilly]

Yes.

I'll keep everyone posted, as it progresses.

[oldmanjoe]

Very nice work .   

[Midway Tommy]

A Benora tutorial sure would be nice. 

[Woodbilly]

A Benora tutorial sure would be nice. 

Yes. That one was a real bugger. Many micro parts and a couple very fragile parts, too. You also have to disassemble some in a certain order or said fragile parts will become broken parts! Doh!
Not for the faint of heart, for sure.