A couple of members wanted a Dam Quick 221 high speed.
So I built two using mostly New Old Stock parts.
Then, another member decided to go with a 221 also -- however, he also wanted a matching little 110 Microlite.
Made him a good deal on a pair that I built out today and yesterday.
These are the same series of reels -- just different sizes -- so they make a good combo.
Spooled the 221 with 8lb. Trilene XT, and the 110 with 4lb. Trilene XT.
Best,
Fred
Fred, are the DQ 221 and 110 the approximate sizes, respectively, of the Mitchell 300 and 308? :)
~A~
Quote from: Aiala on November 29, 2016, 03:01:47 PM
Fred, are the DQ 221 and 110 the approximate sizes, respectively, of the Mitchell 300 and 308? :)
~A~
Yes, Aiala -- good observation -- they are the same sizes respectively.
Best,
Fred
Very nice job Fred.
Fred,
Found some background info on the DAM Quick reel line over the years: http://home.kpn.nl/roland.lindenberh/index.html I had no idea that they made some many different models.
Andy
Thanks for sharing that, Andy --
Roland is from the Netherlands, and is to D.A.M. Quick what Mike Cacioppo is to our beloved Penns -- an expert's expert -- and an authoritative researcher and archivist.
Probably the foremost expert in the world on the D.A.M. Quick History and products.
I have provided him rare parts for some of the earlier models such as the Junior 238 with the heart shaped maroon body.
Around 10 years ago, I restored, serviced, and provided parts for his most prized reel -- an extremely rare Mo. 260 which has the Quick-O-Mat line counter built into the sideplate.
The mechanisim on this reel and line counter, is similar in complexity and engineering craftsmanship -- to a vintage German timepiece.
I had the parts he needed, and after he sent it over from Denmark -- this pic below is how it turned out.
It was an honor and pleasure to restore this vintage and historical reel.
I believe the vintage on this is 1953.
Bone stock, lots of German Silver, two opposite wound bail springs, operation is amazing. The tolerances engineered into these reels only offer a couple of Mils of clearance for moving parts. Even after 60 years -- there is absolutely "0" degradation in any of the mechanical interactions.
Best,
Fred
Quote from: foakes on November 29, 2016, 04:37:07 PM
Thanks for sharing that, Andy --
Roland is from the Netherlands, and is to D.A.M. Quick what Mike Cacioppo is to our beloved Penns -- an expert's expert -- and an authoritative researcher and archivist.
Probably the foremost expert in the world on the D.A.M. Quick History and products.
I have provided him rare parts for some of the earlier models such as the Junior 238 with the heart shaped maroon body.
Around 10 years ago, I restored, serviced, and provided parts for his most prized reel -- an extremely rare Mo. 260 which has the Quick-O-Mat line counter built into the sideplate.
The mechanisim on this reel and line counter, is similar in complexity and engineering craftsmanship -- to a vintage German timepiece.
I had the parts he needed, and after he sent it over from Denmark -- this pic below is how it turned out.
It was an honor and pleasure to restore this vintage and historical reel.
I believe the vintage on this is 1953.
Bone stock, lots of German Silver, two opposite wound bail springs, operation is amazing. The tolerances engineered into these reels only offer a couple of Mils of clearance for moving parts. Even after 60 years -- there is absolutely "0" degradation in any of the mechanical interactions.
Best,
Fred
Fred, To have another who is known to be with out peir, accepted within a community as an undisputed expert turn to another known expert & trust their work, well....your post here is very much an exclamation point for you & the quality of work that you do. It's great to see you know this for the acheivment & recognition that it is.... Jeff
Excellent job Fred, actually better than new! Nice work as usual.
.................Lou