Darin sent me some reels to beef up and I started with the two big guns. Daiwa 900H's that'll get Stainless sleeves, Adam's insert kits, and Stainless double dogs.
Here's what I came up with for the dogs. Just thought I'd share in case it helped anyone else with their projects.
(https://i.imgur.com/uTp6FpDl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Lx5BWSAl.jpg)
The spring is .029" stainless steel wire.
The dog is a modified stock dog.
The screw is a stainless steel shoulder screw. I know it's not double sheer, but the combination of the thick bridge plate, good thread engagement, and the shoulder of the screw tightened against the plate should make for a very strong design.
Nice!
Very nice, got a 600H in for a client, and was pondering something similar. Thanks for sharing.
Looks really strong Chad, nice work.
Nice Chad...good job!
Sal
Looks good Chad, I like the idea of running the wire spring through a hole in the bridge to locate it.
Mike
This is what I'm trying to figure out with a 600H. Did you have to mill the sideplate any?
Quote from: Army_of_One on January 31, 2019, 11:33:15 PM
This is what I'm trying to figure out with a 600H. Did you have to mill the sideplate any?
Yes, I did have to remove some aluminum from the side plate. It's not too bad though. I'll try to get a picture tonight.
Nice innovation, looks like it was made that way.
Joe
Amazing work my friend, you the Man!!!
impressive Chad!!!
excellent job bud.
I though a 900H was a big reel, until getting the penn 12/0 thats a huge reel.
Quote from: xjchad on January 31, 2019, 11:35:14 PM
Quote from: Army_of_One on January 31, 2019, 11:33:15 PM
This is what I'm trying to figure out with a 600H. Did you have to mill the sideplate any?
Yes, I did have to remove some aluminum from the side plate. It's not too bad though. I'll try to get a picture tonight.
I'd like to know your steps if you don't mind. I've test fitted a 113H dog on the 600H bridge plate screw and it fits/engages the sleeve. I don't know how to go about milling the aluminum on the side plate though. What you have done looks legit and I really hope it functions as perfect as it looks. :)
Great work on that Chad.
I have several 600 and 900H reels.
They are well built.
The double dogging of those gets a little involved.
Mine just have single dogs, stainless sleeves and Bryan's drag kit.
Makes a pretty impressive combo.
Quote from: xjchad on January 31, 2019, 11:35:14 PMI'll try to get a picture tonight.
Interested in seeing the picture, Chad!
Nice work Chad, thanks for showing us, cheers Don.
Thank you for the kind words guys!
I was really happy with how it turned out. Here's a few more pics.
With all the stainless inside and Adam's drag insert, this thing is a beast!
(https://i.imgur.com/hrl40AVl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/q665jHJl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JQlsZshl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/T7GeA6Nl.jpg)
Dude, I'm super-stoked, thank you for making my reel a beast!
It's beautiful! :D Where did the stainless pinion yoke come from?
Darin; your reel came out supper, now put it to work.
Joe
Great work Chad! 8)
Lovely job Chad - looks like a factory job :)
Thank you all, I learned from the best! :)
Quote from: xjchad on February 04, 2019, 03:32:18 PM
Thank you all, I learned from the best! :)
Good Job, we all learn every day.
Joe
Doing a second 900h.
This one has the older style bridge which has the same basic design but with a few differences.
(http://www.fishy-pix.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_20190627_143012638.jpg)
(http://www.fishy-pix.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_20190627_143047286.jpg)
(http://www.fishy-pix.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_20190627_143144535.jpg)
that strong spring on the 2nd dog plus the stock spring on the stock dog should sound like music when crankin the reel
awesome job amigo.
Lookin' good !