Two stupid bearings.....

[alantani]

All of this just to reach two stupid bearings.....

[foakes]

Wow!  Glad you know your way around these, Alan —

Sometimes it just takes major surgery for a simple bearing changeout.

Best, Fred

[UKChris1]

Just be thankful it isn't your car that needs a filter changed, behind the engine! 

[Brendan]

Been there done that once. In my case it made me have greater appreciation for my old low tech arsenal.
Brendan.

[Hardy Boy]

I have one thing to say ........................... surcharge !



Cheers:

Todd

[Bill B]

Uhhhh, yeah, no.  Bill

[foakes]

When I am working on other's reels —- if running into an issue that takes considerable extra time —- there is never a surcharge.

Because, there are many other reels that I work on that are pretty easy with the right experience, tricks, and tools.

So I take the occasional bitter with the sweet —- and just keep the charge the same.

Everyone has their own ideas about what is fair —- if a particular reel is known to be a major hassle —- I let the client know that before proceeding.

As an example, when I used to work on Internationals, Shimano spinners, and other reels with 3 times the typical parts —- the cost would be a little higher.

Many reels that are made of graphite or plastic (same basic thing) I will not accept anymore. 

I am glad there are guys on here who are comfortable and skilled at working on those.

Best, Fred

[Hardy Boy]

I agree Fred. Price is the price. Once you know what reels are pain, up your price and let folks know up-front. I have to learn to say no to some reels ................... I'm a slow learner.


Cheers:

Todd

[handi2]

The Torium is now so much more time consuming just to get to the two spool bearings.

Unlike the Trinidad where you can take the left side plate off and be done in a few minutes.