Building a 2800 DE/2052 Frankenreel

[oc1]

Talking about your acquisitions while still looking for stuff on ebay can come back to bite you

[CincyDavid]

It seems like these items hit in waves..won't see anything interesting for a month then, WHAM.

[jgp12000]

I GOT A GOOD DEAL ON A SHAKES 2210 II, broke the bail during servicing then ordered another parts reel cheaper that looked even better. While waiting on the "parts reel" I found a new bail @ matsreelrepair.com, it costs more than either reel. I had to order it because I can't see a good reel go to waste I am not gonna risk breaking yet another bail swapping the new bail to the better looking reel...

So in the game of Vintage reels sometimes you get stuck, do I sell the one with the new bail or keep both It's a catch 22, but that's part of the game