Line spooler

[Tiddlerbasher]

Update.
I've now ugraded the drag to dual force. I figure it is a better engineering solution. I never did like the idea of wasting energy by compressing a thrust bearing. This time no thrust bearing and opposing drag surfaces. The drag is plenty smooth past 35lbs - I stopped testing at that point. The heat distribution is far better. Running down a battery drill at 10lb drag produces no discernible temp rise (to the touch) - it was noticeably with the single disc.
Photos - pardon the quality I must get a new camera
Components of original drag - Drag tower with brake plate - drag disc - washer - 2 pairs of bellevilles ()() - washer - spring washer - adjustment knob - every bit from fleabay



Adjustment side brake plate with spring pin fitted to shaft.



Spool drive side assembled with drive screws and centering bush.



Drive side - showing spring pin in position



Side view of fully assembled drag system with dual drags



Now if only I could 're-engineer' my lever drag reels this easily

[Rothmar2]

Absolutely love this home engineering masterpiece!

[Tiddlerbasher]

Chris - I've only just caught your comment from long ago - I thank you sir for the kind words

[Rickski]

I realize this is an old thread.  Such a shame Photobucket started to charge for their third party picture hosting.  Is there elsewhere that the pictures can be viewed?

[Tiddlerbasher]

If you use Firefox or Chrome - there is a plugin that still allows you to see the Photobucket pics
You can have as many browsers as you like (on a PC - don't know about Apple )

[Rickski]

If you use Firefox or Chrome - there is a plugin that still allows you to see the Photobucket pics
You can have as many browsers as you like (on a PC - don't know about Apple )

A quick search and I found the app.  Photobucket pics show up now.  Thanks,

[Tiddlerbasher]

No problemo