Cut baja drags

[Topshot]

I was looking into trying to cut some drags for the baja special. They have those eared washers and I've never cut them before. Does anyone have a method for it. Or do I just have to take my dremel and pray I get it right

[Cone]

I buy them from Scott B&T. No cutting necessary.  Bob

[Topshot]

I buy them from Scott B&T. No cutting necessary.  Bob

Hey buddy
I'm not going with the stock washers. I'm looking into making a 5+1 drag stack out of 1.mm carbon sheets.

[sundaytrucka]

Not hating on you for wanting to cut your own, but it may be more of a hassel then you want to deal with. Most guys seem to use a die/press type of setup, I think one of the guys (Sal?) has posted a pic of the setup they use to punch CF washers.

Also, the Penn HT's are widely availably and quality; either way, great reel pick up! Do you happen to know if you picked up a pre or post 2005 model? Slight differences in the production runs, but Alan said not noticeable by most when in use.

[Cone]

I had my best luck cutting out the hex drags with good scissors. I did make a cutting guide out of a piece of stainless. YMMV.  Bob

[alantani]

end cutters.  http://www.zorotools.com/g/00053079/k-G1874747?utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google_Shopping_Feed&kw={keyword}&gclid=CIClv4-GpbwCFc9afgod8U4AwQ

[Ron Jones]

I clamp the sheet between 2 blocks of wood to drill the center hole, then use shears to cut the outside diameter.
Ron

[Keta]

I have forming guides made from hardened steel, drill the ID then clamp the CF between the guides and shape the OD on my belt sander.

[TomT]

For my 114h hex drags I followed Sharkhunter's advice and made a cutting guide out of an old credit card.  Made an a outline on the cf and cut with scissors and then sanded the edges to fit as necessary.
TomT

[day0ne]

It might be easier to use the stock HT-100 washers and use a thinner metal washer. That round shape with six ears will be a pain to cut. Just a thought.

[maxpowers]

It is not too hard to do so but it will not be perfect.  You can buy a set of hollow punch from Harbor freight for $8 and should handle most of the sleeves.  For the ears what I did was made rough cuts and shape with a round file.  I am thinking of possibly buying a fine white marker and trace the ears around the stock CFs.  The ears would be bigger by possibly .500 mm so you may have to file it down a bit.  The hollow punch make easy work of the CF.  Just choose the punch that would make a hole large enough to slide onto the gear sleeve.  If you can make make it a bit tighter on the ID then it should hold better.  You would still need to buy some of the metal washers from Scott's.  I have also thought  instead of cutting new CFs, I would just use one of the super thin 113H cf first and put a metal washer on top.  That would probably take up about .700 to .800 mm.Now all the eared CFs are utilized.  I have to see if there is about .800 mm clearance in the stock configuration or not.  This would allow you to use the 4 eared CFs for up to 40+ lbs of potential drag.

[Shark Hunter]

Go for it Chris!