Collecting B-Grade Spinning Reels

[The Fishing Hobby]

Done!

[philaroman]

that's NICE!!!  wonder if it's the oldest Ohmori OEM

[The Fishing Hobby]

I'm pretty sure Compac was its own entity and was an OEM for a lot of other companies. I know for sure they made stuff for Shakespeare and a lot of import/rebadge companies in the USA.

[Crow]

Great job !! Looks like a sweet little reel !

[The Fishing Hobby]

It's not too bad. The thrust pinion bearing isn't as nice as a pinion ball bearing and the drag setup isn't too good. I like the anti-reverse switch even though I'm not usually real big on plastic parts. It is a pretty solid reel but not one I'd use. It feels more like the old Italian worm drives and I'm not a huge fan of those either (unpopular opinion I'm sure). This one is built well, just doesn't feel as nice as a reel like a Shakespeare 2052 (I use one of those regularly).

[mo65]

   That's a sweetie Kevin! That bearing looks a little odd, but some guys would consider it an "A" because of the worm drive gearing. You need a photo hosting site to post all your pics in one post, or, use the Gallery here. I find Flickr to be about the easiest to use that I've come across so far.

   https://www.flickr.com/photos/152132672@N02/

[Midway Tommy]

You did an excellent job cleaning up that ol' 1955ish Atlas, Kevin! A few of the older Italian made reels used a similar ball & race retaining method. I just opened up a Zangi made Ted Williams 350 from the mid '60's that had the same setup but only has three balls. They work OK but sure not as smooth as encased bearings. 

Compac was one of the earlier Japanese reel makers, separate from Olympic. I've never found any evidence they were part of the Olympic conglomerate, just unsubstantiated hearsay. Their hay day was the mid '50s through the mid '70s. They were sold/distributed by Commerce-Pacific, Inc. in LA, CA & Canada Limited, Ontario.     

[The Fishing Hobby]

You did an excellent job cleaning up that ol' 1955ish Atlas, Kevin! A few of the older Italian made reels used a similar ball & race retaining method. I just opened up a Zangi made Ted Williams 350 from the mid '60's that had the same setup but only has three balls. They work OK but sure not as smooth as encased bearings. 

It's really more of a thrust bearing in design than a ball bearing and I think that is why it doesn't feel the same. It doesn't do much with the side load, the bushing in reel body takes care of that part.
It is a pretty well made reel, I just don't like the feel of it. It reminds me of a lot of the old Italian reels in more ways than just the bearing! I'm not real big on them either 

[The Fishing Hobby]

   That's a sweetie Kevin! That bearing looks a little odd, but some guys would consider it an "A" because of the worm drive gearing. You need a photo hosting site to post all your pics in one post, or, use the Gallery here. I find Flickr to be about the easiest to use that I've come across so far.

   https://www.flickr.com/photos/152132672@N02/

if you used it, you would probably stick it in the B category 
Sometimes reels can be well crafted with good materials and still not perform well. I'd take an old Shakespeare 2052 over this one hands down. I think it is a good example of an early, good quality Japanese reel though! Not junk, but not my cup of tea either.

[philaroman]

that's how I feel about my Columbian

[The Fishing Hobby]

that's how I feel about my Columbian

I have the larger Columbian version too 
Definitely one in the same!

[festus]

I have several Compacs, but put this one into quarantine in the garage a couple weeks ago. 

[The Fishing Hobby]

I have several Compacs, but put this one into quarantine in the garage a couple weeks ago. 

[philaroman]

Idunno...  maybe that's the golden reel that gives you immunity  

I have a #74 Cutlass: pale-blue, fancier rotor, no bottom shaft support

otherwise, your #75 Corona looks the same (can't compare size)

is there anything extra goofy about that piston bail spring assembly?

[mo65]

BTW, is there anything extra goofy about that piston bail spring assembly?

   Yeah...that kinda caught my eye too.