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Cortez_Conversions

July 27, 2013, 01:20:30 AM
I'm thinking of a new frame and I'm torn between a one piece frame, or having a screw on base?
Pros and cons?
Thanks!!
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Alto Mare

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July 27, 2013, 01:36:08 AM Last Edit: July 27, 2013, 01:36:54 AM by Alto Mare
Tom, I vote for the one piece.
As you already know, it is a lot more work involved, but in my opinion, the one piece is much stronger an less prone to corrosion.
May I ask what size reel?
Sal
Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will.

Cortez_Conversions

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July 27, 2013, 01:50:06 AM
Sal,
I haven't even decided what size reel yet. Just taking a pulse to see what people think.
My biggest gripe with a one piece frame is that the base always gets torn up or corroded or "customized"
to fit....
maybe I have too critical of an eye?
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Alto Mare

#3
July 27, 2013, 02:01:53 AM
Yes Tom, I see how that would be a problem with corrosion if grinding the anodized part to make them fit.
I've seen my share of corrosion on the screw on base. It would probably be ok with routine maintenance....like everything else.
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Ron Jones

#4
July 27, 2013, 02:12:17 AM
I would love a one piece deck hand special frame. Especially for a 2/0 reel.

Ron
Ronald Jones
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saltydog

#5
July 27, 2013, 02:28:48 AM
I think the one piece frame would be the better option but it would also depend on reel size.I like Sal see lots of corrosion on the screw on bases and the way most people take care of there reels the solid frame is probably the best.
William
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must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war!" Douglas
MacArthur

Makule

#6
July 27, 2013, 04:06:53 AM
One piece frame gets my vote.
I used to be in a constant state of improvement.  Now I'm in a constant state of renovation.

Bryan Young

#7
July 27, 2013, 04:08:23 AM
I like a solid frame and foot myself, but is one is going to do custom fit with the foot, screw on is better since it can be replaced.
:D I talk with every part I send out and each reel I repair so that they perform at the top of their game. :D

day0ne

#8
July 27, 2013, 07:10:54 AM Last Edit: July 27, 2013, 07:14:45 AM by day0ne
Solid one piece frames are nice until you drop the reel and break the foot off. I've seen it done more than once. A separate reel foot also allows you to have different feet to fit different reel seats or deckhand rods, like Avet and several other reel manufacturers do. Just do the maintenance!
David


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Ron Jones

#9
July 27, 2013, 07:18:03 AM
Come to think of it, Bryan has a point.

Cortez_Conversions has made a baby squidder into a Tuna reel. A bolt on seat would mean that an intermediate reel could fit a small seated inshore rod or a Tuna Stick.

Ron
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redsetta

#10
July 27, 2013, 08:26:31 AM
QuoteOne piece frame gets my vote.
x2
Fortitudine vincimus - By endurance we conquer

Joel.B

#11
July 31, 2013, 02:52:59 PM
I like replaceable parts myself

Can I come watch you work? I'll be very quiet, can bring snacks.....am very good at sweeping

Newell Nut

#12
July 31, 2013, 03:15:07 PM
The only Newell that I fish without a one piece frame is the 600 series because Tiburon does not make one that size. One piece frames are my favorite and very solid.

alantani

#13
July 31, 2013, 07:45:20 PM
screwed on reel foot.  it would involve so much less material.  to make the connection stronger, the connection can be dovetailed. 
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erikpowell

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August 01, 2013, 02:15:42 AM
Quote from: day0ne on July 27, 2013, 07:10:54 AM
Solid one piece frames are nice until you drop the reel and break the foot off. I've seen it done more than once. A separate reel foot also allows you to have different feet to fit different reel seats or deckhand rods, like Avet and several other reel manufacturers do. Just do the maintenance!

x2
also my 2 cents... i just had to buy an entire 1 piece Tiagra50 frame just to replace 1 broken foot on the stand... EXPENSIVE!   :o
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