broken 650 blank

[wallacewt]

broken 650ss handle blank

[wallacewt]

this i broke,
i ran a 6mm drill bit
and it bit into the alloy handle to hard.
lesson learnt.
ill run smaller drill bits next time
and gradually work up to the 6mm bit

[Alto Mare]

What did you do Wallace? Don't feel bad buddy, I've been there myself.

[wallacewt]

yeah sal, 1st one ive broke
makes me cranky,dont rush,pause and think 1st.
even if you tighten the screw of the the knob
have to be careful,not much metal there.
loctite & spring washer,gently,gently.
cheers & tears.

[Irish Jigger]

If you are going to modify another handle select a drill the same size as the spindle which is protruding from your old handle knob.(6mm appears a little oversize.)
Check the diameter and length of the spindle on the new knob to ensure that it will fit properly.
The existing handle is 5.85 mm thick so it may be possible to carefully file or Dremel the brass spindle end off rather than by drilling.
Good Luck anyway we have all had similar problems especially when attempting to tighten loose Penn handles

[surfcaster]

I've been there myself too.Maybe some of the Guru's could someday machine up some handle blanks for guys like us
   Rich

[wallacewt]

i had no trouble getting the spindle out
i cut 2slots at right angles with the dremel
to give me centre
then i punched,drilled with small bit.
just tapped the spindle out with a nail
itwas when i had to enlarge the hole
to accept the new knob.
6mm bit was needed

[Irish Jigger]

The next one will be easy

[Alto Mare]

The 750 has more meat at that area

[wallacewt]

sadly the 750 doesnt fit the 650

[Alto Mare]

You could make it work, if you're not concerned about looks :


The handle spacer is not the same diameter, but functional.

[wallacewt]

my 650 is left handed.
doh!
wait a minute, so is yours

[Alto Mare]

all you need is a pivot to change left to right. If you have the newer gears, you could use the same pivot.

[wallacewt]

also just swapped the pivot(?)from 650
into 750,couple of washers to take up the slack
and its fine
now leaves me without handle for 750
i drilled out broken handle (650)and got it working
looks terrible but works
cheers