Staro Reel Rotor bent out of round. Spool now binds. How to fix

Started by Fishgolfman, June 21, 2024, 03:34:07 AM

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Fishgolfman

A staro reel small rotor must have been dropped. The rotor is out of round. When spool rotates it binds. What best way to correct? What tools do i need?

foakes

First, make sure it is the rotor that is bent —- and not the spool shaft.

If the spool shaft — that is easy to figure out with a metal straightedge —- then just tap it straight with a hard nylon faced hammer against a piece of wood that is squared plumb.

If the rotor —- make a curved wooden "cradle" for the rotor to rest in —- then another curved chunk of wood slightly smaller than the inside of the rotor.  Fasten the cradle in a secure vise —- then go to work carefully and gently tapping the inside chunk of wood with a good hammer —- it will go back to true round.

Best, Fred
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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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If your feeling down and don't know what to do
     Just hold on til tomorrow
Let go of the past
     Wrap your dreams around you
Live every day like it's your last

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