Finished up an old DQ 285 Yesterday

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March 19, 2020, 03:07:00 PM Last Edit: March 19, 2020, 03:11:06 PM by foakes
A member sent me an old 285 Finessa for a service and restore.

Completed it yesterday -- building another DQ 110N for the same member that will also go back to him in the same box.

Best,

Fred
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xjchad

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March 19, 2020, 03:28:26 PM
Wow, that's quite a transformation! 
Husband, Father, Fisherman

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March 19, 2020, 04:13:12 PM
Quote from: xjchad on March 19, 2020, 03:28:26 PM
Wow, that's quite a transformation! 

I fully agree with you Chad. Nobody can top Fred on his spinner restorations !!
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festus

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March 19, 2020, 04:17:02 PM
Looks brand new.  I see you had to replace the housing on account of a broken foot.

foakes

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March 20, 2020, 12:43:58 AM Last Edit: March 20, 2020, 12:45:48 AM by foakes
Completed the DQ 110N for the same member who the Finessa 285 was restored for yesterday.

Built this one out of the parts bins -- all new.

Checked for all proper functions, tested, micro-tuned, bagged and ready to go out tomorrow morning.

These are really excellent little Microlite reels for Trout, Crappie, Panfish, and Bass.

They will handle a much larger fish than they are designed for without blowing up.  Just ready for the next cast after landing.

My personal best on one of these little high-speeds is a 12.2 lb German Brown that measured 30".

Best,

Fred

The Official, Un-Authorized Service and Restoration Center for quality vintage spinning reels.

D-A-M Quick, Penn, Mitchell, and ABU/Zebco Cardinals

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The first rule of fishing is to fish where the fish are. The second rule of fishing is to never forget the first rule.

"Enjoy the little things in Life — For someday, you may look back — and realize that they were the big things"
                                                     Fred O.

xjchad

#5
March 20, 2020, 01:13:42 AM
A brand new 110!  :o

I love seeing the reels you build Fred!
Husband, Father, Fisherman

BocaSnook1

#6
March 20, 2020, 01:37:55 AM
Beautiful restorations.

Both reels look better than new.

Tad

Darin Crofton

#7
March 20, 2020, 01:42:15 AM
Great job as always, Fred, you are inspiring!
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Alto Mare

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March 20, 2020, 01:57:49 AM
The DQ master!... very nice job Fred!

Sal
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