jtwill98

I forgot to add one more item I find useful. I service reels at my soldering bench, which also has a 10x magnifying lamp that I find useful with my aging eyes.  ;) 

handi2

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I use the Milwaukee power M4 power screwdriver that has a great clutch. The clutch is so light I have to tighten the screws with a screwdriver after. Or I use the M4 to tighten on larger reels.

Keith
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Gulf Breeze, FL

Shellbelly

Quote from: jtwill98 on January 29, 2023, 05:31:34 AMI find useful with my aging eyes
That's a frustrating problem.  I got these from a long-retired machinist.  A bit comical, but they work.  Jewelers glasses with multiple lenses would be another option. 

My reel work area is in our living room so I can't get too "industrial" in there and the garage is a sawdust factory. 
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handi2

Quote from: Shellbelly on January 29, 2023, 02:52:55 PM
Quote from: jtwill98 on January 29, 2023, 05:31:34 AMI find useful with my aging eyes
That's a frustrating problem.  I got these from a long-retired machinist.  A bit comical, but they work.  Jewelers glasses with multiple lenses would be another option. 

My reel work area is in our living room so I can't get too "industrial" in there and the garage is a sawdust factory.

I've seen those used in movies

They are cool 😎
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oldmanjoe

Quote from: Shellbelly on January 29, 2023, 02:52:55 PM
Quote from: jtwill98 on January 29, 2023, 05:31:34 AMI find useful with my aging eyes
That's a frustrating problem.  I got these from a long-retired machinist.  A bit comical, but they work.  Jewelers glasses with multiple lenses would be another option. 

My reel work area is in our living room so I can't get too "industrial" in there and the garage is a sawdust factory.
Anybody know the proper name for those glasses , They are kinder cool to have around .  I know there are a lots of head band types and some clip on eye loops .
    When I fly under the radar in the living room  "reel shop"
        And when my glasses need glasses , I use a hanging magnifier or a hand held .
    The garage has the swing arm with light magnifier .
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PacRat

My dentist uses something similar. It has a small light in the middle and it fits over his glasses. An advertisement for a similar device recently popped up on my computer but I scrolled past it when I saw the price. I believe it was a bit north of $500.

foakes

There is a dual lighted Electrix magnifier permanently mounted to the main bench.  Just moves out of the way when not needed.

Also use a color 20X Merlin when needed for very close inspection.

When Micro-Tuning a reel for best & smoothest function —- it is amazing the tiny flaws or burrs that can be detected on parts with these —- but invisible to the naked eye even with glasses.

Makes all the difference —- and makes everything quicker and more effective operating.

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kevin cozens

I recently purchasd a smooth drag 8 in 1 spanner from blakdog tackle here in the UK.
What i would like to get hold of is a better wench for the handle nuts fitted to mitchell 600 series multipliers.
The OEM supplied took is OK but its a little on the short side.

MeanMachine

This is a good tip for application of grease to tight spots.  There are cheaper ones out there but this one is about the best you can get.



Bloke

I'm new here and was wondering if anyone knows of a tool made to remove 2.5mm(?) E Clips, specifically those holding bail arm to Daiwa 22 Exist 3000?

GerryR

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Quote from: Bloke on June 26, 2024, 05:54:01 AMI'm new here and was wondering if anyone knows of a tool made to remove 2.5mm(?) E Clips, specifically those holding bail arm to Daiwa 22 Exist 3000?

I have a tool, CS-1022, from Jonard Tools (Jonard.com) that will work down to .156" (3.96mm) outside diameter; they may make one that goes smaller.
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Bloke

Quote from: GerryR on June 26, 2024, 11:22:49 AM
Quote from: Bloke on June 26, 2024, 05:54:01 AMI'm new here and was wondering if anyone knows of a tool made to remove 2.5mm(?) E Clips, specifically those holding  :) bail arm to Daiwa 22 Exist 3000?

I have a tool, CS-1022, from Jonard Tools (Jonard.com) that will work down to .156" (3.96mm) outside diameter; they may make one that goes smaller.

Many Thanks, Gerry!

I'll check it out.

Lunker Larry

Made a tool for those stubborn Shimano line guide pawls. It from a Abu Beast side plate finger screw that broke.
Threads on it fit the pawl perfectly to pull it out. Used the handle from a cheapo screw driver I had.
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