1+3 to 1+5 drag

[BMITCH]

I know it is probably here somewhere. If someone could chime in. Is it possible to go from a 1+3 jigmaster/112h and update that to a 1+5 set?? Thinner washers both on the CF's and the flat/keyed washers? And if so what are the thickness of these. Any help would be great.

Bob

[Keta]

Not much room in the 500 gear.  I don't think we can go much thinner than .035 for the metal washers before the ears distort or rip off and .020 is about as thin as I think CF can be and hold up.   The best hope is a octagon adapter.

[Bryan Young]

Hi Bob,

It depends on which reel you are talking about. The 505/506?  If so, yes. See http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=1518.0. You will need to get the drag washers, 2 metal sets, and the thinnest Smoothdrag carbon fiber washers for it to fit.

The drags are amazingly smoother in this configuration.

[BMITCH]

Thanks guys. Brian I was referring to the 1:4 regular jigmaster. I do appreciate the link though. I will be doing a 506 in the near future.
  Lee, I understand the limitations on the washer thickness. I agree the hex insert would be a vast improvement. Not having one available makes it a little difficult. I was hoping you would have some insight to this upgrade. Thanks for all the help.

Bob

[Keta]

As soon as I get the irrigation system up I'll be working on octagon inserts for the 500 gear.

[BMITCH]

Lee, thanks so much. Wish I could give you a hand with the irrigation system. What are you growing??

[Keta]

Sheep

[Alto Mare]

Lee, if you make pecorino cheese, send me a wheel.

[Ron Jones]

Lee,
I may have to fly over with a six-pack and pick your brain and check out your operation. My wife says we're doing sheep (lamb specifically) when the Navy is done with me.

Ron

[Keta]

Run!!!!

[BMITCH]

I have a friend who is raising goats and llamas. The noise is enough to drive you mad. Good luck!!

[Ron Jones]

I did goats and Scottish Highlander cows for years. Sheep won't be anything.
Ron

[Keta]

Lambing season is 24-7.

[raumati01]

What sort of sheep are they, we had perendales for years.

[Keta]

We has Suflok, Hampshire and Shropshire and crosses at one time.  All we have left is 2 older redgestered Sulfok ewes and 2 young ewes that I can't convince my wife to sell.  It's almost as much work as when we had 50 ewes. Our ram died this winter.