Reel Repair by Alan Tani

These days, it's unusual to find one of those that is not frozen.

I would use either the scroll saw or a bench-top band saw for that.  Both will let you make the cuts by hand without the danger of a chop saw or table saw.  Most small band saws also have a miter push block and a rip fence.

I also drill a hole in the blank for a thru-wire before shaping the contours.

How I hate it when I need to use a VPN to look at a US website with simple machine tools!

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Quote from: jtwill98 on Today at 12:42:12 AMI sometimes borrow my wife's came saw for small items, more control. 

A came saw is used by stained glass shops to cut "Came" the aluminum framing around the stained glass.   

My wife's came saw is a miniature chop saw is similar to this one: https://www.ameriglasco.com/Stained-Glass-Grinders-Diamond-Saws/Stained-Glass-Came-Saw.shtml

However, when I went looking for a picture, I saw this one:  https://www.swartglass.com/Jarmac-Came-Saw_p_16446.html

It looks like a miniature table saw and might fit your purpose.

My God that top one looks so awesome if it'll cut aluminum and brass. I don't see a price on that one though. But the bottom one is reasonable

Thanks for all the comments, I most certainly see some interesting ideas.    I have some IT issues to work on today, and Wife chores.    I like  jurelometer's Idea of a simple hand tool, I did look at that but none that I saw could make the tight angles I need.   I only make a few of those jigs, maybe one or two per month, if "you don't fish to much you don't loose to much"   Hand tool is easy and safe.

Will give feedback later.

Quote from: Gfish on May 28, 2024, 08:08:06 PMLove to see a picture of this drag system. 2-spool ball bearings with a Teflon washer and a felt washer...? And a strong spring...?

I will post pictures these drag tomorrow

Quote from: jurelometer on May 28, 2024, 03:39:33 AMOK, but what we want to know is -why were you fishing during the tornado?      

Thst looks like some serious wreckage.

No warning,,, I seen it forming 1/2 mile away 2 clouds hitting each other in different  directions,,,,,   temp was 80 with a cold breeze of 68,,,,I drove around the storm and fished green hill park it was light rain there,,,,,,

I got 1 today,,,,,,

Quote from: jtwill98 on Today at 12:42:12 AMI sometimes borrow my wife's came saw for small items, more control. 

A came saw is used by stained glass shops to cut "Came" the aluminum framing around the stained glass.   

My wife's came saw is a miniature chop saw is similar to this one: https://www.ameriglasco.com/Stained-Glass-Grinders-Diamond-Saws/Stained-Glass-Came-Saw.shtml

However, when I went looking for a picture, I saw this one:  https://www.swartglass.com/Jarmac-Came-Saw_p_16446.html

It looks like a miniature table saw and might fit your purpose.

My God that top one looks so awesome if it'll cut aluminum and brass. I don't see a price on that one though. But the bottom one is reasonable

The old boat rods , some had ferrules and some did not . They were glued into the reel seats like the butt was  .  This one is ferruled

Quote from: Cor on May 28, 2024, 08:31:33 PMI Make jigs from solid pieces of PVC or various scrap plastic.    I once made jig for my circular bench saw to hold them in place while cutting but I am finding that too dangerous to cut small items with that machine.

The problem is the tight angle that needs to be cut, it varies but is around 20° and the plugs are around 16 cm long.

I was thinking of a Mitre saw something like this https://www.toolcraft.co.za/products/festool-kapex-sliding-compound-mitre-saw-ks-60-e-set-1
But that one is a bit expensive $1 400 for the purpose I need it.   It is not high volume work, nor is  extremely accurate cutting required.   It needs to cut 4 or 8 sides at nearly the same angles.  It could even be a hand tool.

Anyone know of something that I could use that's simple to use, and safe.   Without fingers I won't be able to cast a conventional reel well.

Here's a photo of one of the jigs and of past Saturdays catch.   We caught about 40 fish in 2 hours between 8 anglers.   

When you say circular bench saw , is that a table saw or a miter saw ?  A picture will help , also one of the jig you are using now .   I assume you rip stock to width first ,than make the 20 degree cuts after.
      Screw eyes on both ends , or do you through hole and wire in .   Or is it two halves glued together  with a kerf cut for the wire .    I would use a jig with a swing arm to make the cuts with a hold down . The picture of the jig you have looks 4 sided .  If you want to do 8 sides you will have to make another swingarm that has two angles to support the stock , so you can safely cut it .
    Are the jigs that you make all the same length ?