i just had to try it

[Hankzudd]

i looking to adapt this newish spinning reel handle onto an 550SS handle; hardest part is going to be tapping & threading for a small 4/40 screw; think i can do it

what kind of washers (teflon?) can i use between the rubber part of the handle & the aluminum shaft? would probably use two, at least

thanks, i know you guys have done worse,,,,

[Hamachi]

Good luck going down that rabbit hole! Lol! Honestly, I've spent endless hours researching replacement spindles and they make it almost impossible to find a correct one to use for a specific knob. Take the knob off, measure the spindle and find a replacement, repair part. If you can devise a rivet spinner type tool, you could possibly attach that spindle to the handle easily. I don't think teflon is necessary as the base of the spindle would take care of that. First you have to carefully drill out the handle, just remember the aluminum arm is a lot softer than stainless spindle. Start small and keep it centered using a larger and larger drill bit until the broken spindle comes out. Next find, fabricate stainless washer to fit over spindle end after inserting through handle arm. Now a rivet spinning tool needs to be made. I would try drilling the tip out of an appropriate size Allen bolt to create it. Mount it in a drill motor and you're all set. Good luck.

[Gfish]

Success or failure, it should be a good learning experience.