Replacing a handle knob on a US 113.

[Alto Mare]

We've done this many times, but as we move along we discover easier ways, so I thought I would share.

I removed the knob of course and drill a 1/8 hole on the peened end of the shaft

I then followed with a 1/2" countersink bit

and the shaft came right out with no damage to the arm

the removed knob could actually be reused by tapping for a screw

and here is the new custom knob



Best.

Sal

Joel, your countersink bits already came handy...thank you again.

[Darin Crofton]

Sooooo Awesome, Sal, you rock brother!!!

[foakes]

Great tutorial and explanation, Sal!

Thanks,

Fred

[Rivverrat]

Thats pretty doggone nice.
I really like these handles Sal is doing. I just think they would get pretty beat up with my use.. Also like the the longer stem that joins the knob to handle. I know it's said it's best to keep the reel close to the handle most of the time but I like a bit of clearance between the knob & handle like what Sal has done here. Some times I'm waist deep in water & dont have the best purchase on the reel & good clearance here helps me .

[Gman_WC]

Nice work Sal.  How long does it take to make a handle
and is the process complicated or costly?
How do I get on the secret menu?
-g

[Dominick]

Nice work Sal.  One of these days I am going to figure out something you can't do.    Dominick

[steelfish]

seems like an easy job when is made by professionals 
... and with proper tools

I dont have a bench drill press and it was almost imposible to do with a regular drill and bits, I ended up using some grinding bits on my dremel, really time consuming but it was a clean job and the knob was changed.

[Fishy247]

One of these days I am going to figure out something you can't do.

Good luck with that Dom... 

Beautiful work yet again Sal! Your knobs always seem to match everyone's different color schemes perfectly!

Love seeing all the stuff coming out of your shop.

Mike

[Alto Mare]

Thank you guys.

Sal

[Donnyboat]

Bad news Dominick, Sal can always do it & in a profecioal way, with quality & class, thanks for showing us Sal good value, cheers Don.

[wascallywabit]

Snazzy looking handle Sal.  I have one more handle to change on a US 113/Baja. I will be employing your newly shared technique.

Thanks, Ed

[Alto Mare]

Snazzy looking handle Sal.  I have one more handle to change on a US 113/Baja. I will be employing your newly shared technique.

Thanks, Ed

Great! I want to mention a drop of TSI 321 has been doing wonders when drilling stainless steel. This came from another member, I don't remember who it was, it was his suggestion.
I tried it for myself and was amazed on the results.

Sal

[wascallywabit]

Snazzy looking handle Sal.  I have one more handle to change on a US 113/Baja. I will be employing your newly shared technique.

Thanks, Ed

Great! I want to mention a drop of TSI 321 has been doing wonders when drilling stainless steel. This came from another member, I don't remember who it was, it was his suggestion.
I tried it for myself and was amazed on the results.

Sal

All of those little tips add up to improve techniques and methods.

[Fishy247]

I want to mention a drop of TSI 321 has been doing wonders when drilling stainless steel

That stuff is amazing, isn't it?

[Alto Mare]

I want to mention a drop of TSI 321 has been doing wonders when drilling stainless steel

That stuff is amazing, isn't it?

Mike, was that you that recommended using it? That stuff doesn't smoke much at low speed, it helps quite a bit when drilling stainless steel.

Sal