tools of the trade

Mang · May 09, 2016, 07:28:45 PM

Finally got me a smaller bearing packer and bearing blaster all in one for less then 15 bucks.

PacRat · May 09, 2016, 08:26:55 PM

Mang,
Where did you get that bearing packer?

swill88 · May 09, 2016, 09:50:40 PM

I think this is the same one... it's $44 on amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Bearing-refresh-69070-ABC-HOBBY/dp/B00OC0Y8KM?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

I'd buy one for $15.

SoCalAngler · May 10, 2016, 12:23:13 AM

I see them as cheap as $21.57 on Amazon.

I'd like to see how one works first though.

swill88 · May 10, 2016, 12:57:40 AM

Quote from: SoCalAngler on May 10, 2016, 12:23:13 AM
I see them as cheap as $21.57 on Amazon.

I'd like to see how one works first though.

right now it's $44+

looks efficient..

Mang · May 10, 2016, 01:45:53 AM

Ebay. Search abc hobby bearing fresher

Mang · May 10, 2016, 01:47:54 AM

Took me months just for the guy to put on eBay. I ordered 2 from Japan and the other from rcmart eBay guys. Both at 15 bucks

Mang · May 10, 2016, 01:50:00 AM

Best packer iv found so far. Compared to the greaser

Rancanfish · May 10, 2016, 03:15:04 AM

I don't buy anything that ships from overseas on EBay. Just a rule I stick to.

And definitely not worth $44.00. $21.00 on Amazon I might add it.

Tiddlerbasher · May 10, 2016, 08:29:04 AM

The Boss's bearing packer is still working great for me - can't see the need for another one

handi2 · May 10, 2016, 03:31:43 PM

No way for me. I can do it faster by hand and no cleanup.

handi2 · June 26, 2016, 05:22:08 PM

Quote from: PacRat on April 17, 2016, 02:58:01 AM
Sid is right...everyone needs a set of these: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/264720/wheeler-engineering-43-piece-professional-gunsmithing-screwdriver-set

If you like guns too, get the bigger set as it has special bits that you'll need. The small set in the link has every size you will ever need for reels and will keep your screws in perfect condition.

-Mike

I have the same screwdriver set from Wheeler. It's a great set for the money and I haven't broken any bits.

For brushes I use natural hair paint brushes. They don't wear out or loses any bristles. Regular artist brushes. I can get flux brushes free but just don't like it when the bristles come out.

JohnDeereMoxie · August 24, 2016, 01:00:05 PM

Hi Alan my name is Sam; I'm new here. I have an old Penn no 155 that was my grandfathers. I cleaned most of it and oiled what I could. What type of wrench do I need to take the handle off to get into the gear box to see what's going on there. The clicker sounds great but I think there is some slippage in the gears. Thanks. And great forum. Just getting into the hobby with my grandfathers old stuff

sdlehr · August 24, 2016, 01:04:20 PM

Quote from: JohnDeereMoxie on August 24, 2016, 01:00:05 PM
Hi Alan my name is Sam; I'm new here. I have an old Penn no 155 that was my grandfathers. I cleaned most of it and oiled what I could. What type of wrench do I need to take the handle off to get into the gear box to see what's going on there. The clicker sounds great but I think there is some slippage in the gears. Thanks. And great forum. Just getting into the hobby with my grandfathers old stuff

Welcome, Sam. There is a special wrench first made by Penn, now available several places that you need for those scalloped nuts. They come free with each reel. I have an extra. PM me your address and I'd be happy to send it to you NC as an initiation present

Sid

Tiddlerbasher · August 25, 2016, 08:28:01 AM

Welcome Sam