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Title: My Next Mag 10 Project (Name TBD)
Post by: xjchad on October 19, 2018, 10:50:39 PM

Well I had so much fun with the Monster Mag 10 build, that I had to start another! I love these reels!

This next one is yet to be named, and I am open to ideas.
It will be built a bit lighter duty and used more for fishing artificials. I plan to keep the level wind, fabricate a half frame that will sit the reel as low as possible on the rod and a few other tweaks that will make it stronger, more comfortable to use, and look rad at the same time.
This will be another extended build that I'll post on step by step as it progresses. With the holidays coming up and the box of Sealines that just got dropped on my desk for double dogs (you know who you are :D ) It might take awhile, but I'm really excited about it!

Here's the stock reel. Made a low offer on ebay and was surprised it was accepted. I love the early models that don't have the AR on/off lever.
(https://i.imgur.com/iigYCpR.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/GabXWtA.jpg)

Since I'm planning to build this one more like a baitcaster, I took inspiration from Mo and bought a cheap handle off ebay to see if I could make it work.

(https://i.imgur.com/DpXs52u.jpg)

Obviously the mounting hole is not a match to the Mag 10 gear sleeve.

(https://i.imgur.com/epOa9gJ.jpg)

Time to go to work with the mini files...

(https://i.imgur.com/5Ta3kJW.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/0ODCg6v.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Ua9utxy.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/IQCd3aw.jpg)

Now that the handle fits the gear sleeve nice and snug, I can mount it to the reel and the first step is done.

Wait, that handle doesn't look quite the same....

(https://i.imgur.com/eQIgRO8.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/IzSrN7U.jpg)

I guess that's what happens when you send it to Sal to see if he can make some custom knobs for it...

Of course he can!! :o I LOVE how they turned out and wanted to wait until the build was done to show them off, but I just couldn't! ;D

Thank you so much Sal!

I'm already in love with this reel and can't wait to see how it turns out!

Title: Re: My Next Mag 10 Project (Name TBD)
Post by: mhc on October 19, 2018, 11:18:42 PM

Looks good already Chad, I can't wait to see how you do the half frame. I can see why you wanted to show Sal's custom knobs - they look great.

Mike

Title: Re: My Next Mag 10 Project (Name TBD)
Post by: Darin Crofton on October 19, 2018, 11:48:07 PM

;D ;D ;D

Excited to see how this one turns out, Chad.
I'm sure it will be "RAD" my friend!
Godspeed

Title: Re: My Next Mag 10 Project (Name TBD)
Post by: Swami805 on October 20, 2018, 01:40:02 AM

This is going to be good!

Title: Re: My Next Mag 10 Project (Name TBD)
Post by: Alto Mare on October 20, 2018, 12:26:55 PM

Can't wait to see what you'll come up with this one...keep it coming Chad! ;)

Sal

Title: Re: My Next Mag 10 Project (Name TBD)
Post by: mo65 on October 21, 2018, 11:45:32 PM

Great start Chad! I can already see...this one is going to be killer! 8)

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