Don (Donnyboat) has modified some stainless button head screws (that Chris (Tidlerbasher) had sent him) to sit flush with 349 side plates. I reckon they turned out pretty well - these are the photos of the result and I'll let Don describe how he did it.
(https://alantani.com/gallery/32/7995_22_02_20_4_50_47_31981150.jpeg)
(https://alantani.com/gallery/32/7995_22_02_20_4_51_16_32002345.jpeg)
And installed on a very tidy looking 349H;
(https://alantani.com/gallery/32/7995_22_02_20_4_51_24_32003146.jpeg)
(https://alantani.com/gallery/32/7995_22_02_20_4_51_48_320041627.jpeg)
(https://alantani.com/gallery/32/7995_22_02_20_4_52_23_32005513.jpeg)
Mike
There you go Mike, thanks again for placing these pics for me, hopefully this may help someone, and thanks again Chris for the screws, although you sent them many moons ago,
I screwed the screws into a old rough post I had, then placed them into the portable drill, ground them to the shape I wanted them, then finnished them of with a disc, that is made for grinding & polishing mettle at the same time, the disc is called a bright boy, we use them in the shearing game for restoring the teeth on the combs, such as smoothing any chips out on the back of the comb, so the comb flows through the wool much smoother, with less friction, I have a shaft with a bright boy on one end & a buff on the other,
El pescador- Wayne is keen to get some of these screws, if anyone, can put us onto an outlet that makes them.
or maybe if we could get enough people wanting them, then Maybe, Chris might be able to get a large number made, hopefully Chris may chime in on this, cheers Don. thanks again Mike & Chris.
Quote from: Donnyboat on February 23, 2020, 12:42:54 AM
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El pescador- Wayne is keen to get some of these screws, if anyone, can put us onto an outlet that makes them.
Don???? KEEN???? I'm ready to make an order tonight!!!!
I enjoy using my Penn 349H in Cabo for whatever hits my hook!!!!!
GREAT POST DON!!!!!
(https://alantani.com/gallery/32/7588_22_02_20_6_26_49_32006957.jpeg)
(https://alantani.com/gallery/32/7588_22_02_20_6_27_47_32008592.jpeg)
(https://alantani.com/gallery/32/7588_22_02_20_6_27_31_320072327.jpeg)
Wayne
Sounds good Wayne, I love your 349 with the jigmaster spacers, Wayne post a pic with the spacers for members to see, correction, this is Mike Curries post, thanks again Mike, cheers Don.
Like this Don??!!!!!!
(https://alantani.com/gallery/32/7588_22_02_20_7_28_07_320092313.jpeg)
Wayne
Yes thanks Wayne, I think everyone, would just drool over that reel, to good to fish with, love the spacers, cheers Don.
I agree Don...that reel looks hot. Nice touch Wayne. 8)
Nice reels! I'd be in for a set to dress up mine
Quote from: mo65 on February 23, 2020, 04:27:17 AM
I agree Don...that reel looks hot. Nice touch Wayne. 8)
Thanks, MO!!!!
The 501 Bars - Polished- are from PRO Challenger!!!!!!
Some new side plate screws will REELY dress it up, don't you think?????
Wayne
A very good upgrade for that reel Don...
I've done something similar about 5 years ago on my 112H, but it was done to make The head of the screws look better on the face side only.
Great job buddy!
Sal
Wayne - I have found the remains of one of my original orders - 5/8" 5-40 button head screws approx 50 + yours foc (re-distribute whatever) pm me your address.
The actual cost of getting them made ain't so bad, it's when you factor in shipping and tax ::)
Oh! and minimum order is usually 200 :o
THANK YOU Chris!!!
PM'ing my address you to ASAP :o
Wayne
In the post tomorrow.
I never bothered to change the screw heads - I used them as they came.
I did try and get some made with the right profile but no luck - the suppliers I contacted would only make raised c/s slotted ones :(.
I use 2 or 3 of the original screws to hold everything in place - then fit the button head screws - once they are tight I remove the original screws and replce them with button heads - everything stays in place and looks cool 8)
I want to mention that McMasters Carr carries 5-40 ss button head screws... I think, they are undercut so they could sit flush m.
Glad it looks like it is all working out for you Wayne, dont forget some pics when you finish it,and thanks Sal, I am very happy with my reel now, your the man Chris thanks again man. cheers Don.
Hey Wayne is that the rooster fish that chewed you hand? Dominick
😯 wow . Let's take a vote? Which one seems fansier? New reel screws or peskies new shirt 👔?
I,m 🤔 thinking it's a tie. ;)
Good job mr donnieboat too. Nice.
Quote from: Dominick on February 23, 2020, 07:02:53 PM
Hey Wayne is that the rooster fish that chewed you hand? Dominick
Yes Sir! IT was this very Roosterfish that I decided, and I must say WITHOUT knowing, to stick my hand into its gill plates to hold the fish steady for this great photo taken by YOU!!!!!
After a nasty back of hand infection, lasting for 2 1/2 weeks, the swelling, redness, scabbing & infection eventually went away.
Quote from: gstours on February 23, 2020, 09:51:59 PM
😯 wow . Let's take a vote? Which one seems fansier? New reel screws or peskies new shirt 👔?
I,m 🤔 thinking it's a tie. ;)
Good job mr donnieboat too. Nice.
And to you Mr. BUTT-man, Pesky??? that will be EL PESKY - a - dor to you Sir!!!!! Still snowing in Gustavus tonight???
Wayne
Thanks Gary, I love the look of Waynes reel, looking forward to the pics when he changes the screws, Dominic, sounds like the truth is coming out about Waynes fishing plaese tell us more, cheers Don.
Wayne,
could you place this on the 349 post for me, this info, could be handy for some of the members, anyone out of Australia, will have to contact Cratex, for a distributor nearest to them, if the members look @ there web site, they explain their bright boys by colour code, as I say they also have smaller ones to fit into a Dremel but don't place to much pressure on them, or the shaft may turn in them internally, keep well, cheers Don.
From: customerservice <customerservice@cratex.com>
Sent: Tuesday, 10 March 2020 10:43 PM
To: Don Walton <pat.don1230@bigpond.com>
Subject: RE: bright boys
I will not be able to supply that information, but you can also order from MSC Industrial Supply, they are nationwide.
Warm Regards,
Lindsey Estrada
Sales / Data Processor / Customer Service
customerservice@cratex.com
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From: Don Walton [mailto:pat.don1230@bigpond.com]
Sent: Monday, March 9, 2020 5:21 PM
To: customerservice <customerservice@cratex.com>
Subject: RE: bright boys
Thank you Lindsay, could you please send me a copy of your distributors' worldwide, and I will place it on the world wide forum I am on, yours Truly Don Walton.
From: customerservice <customerservice@cratex.com>
Sent: Monday, 9 March 2020 10:53 PM
To: Don Walton <pat.don1230@bigpond.com>; Sales Cratex <sales@cratex.com>
Subject: RE: bright boys
We have some distributors in Australia the sell our products.
Here are some contacts for you below.
Sumabrite Products: +61 3 9543-5455
Henchman Products : +61 2 4954-7111
Please let me know if I can be any further assistance, thank you.
Warm Regards,
Lindsey Estrada
Sales / Data Processor / Customer Service
customerservice@cratex.com
CRATEX MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
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www.cratex.com
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From: Don Walton [mailto:pat.don1230@bigpond.com]
Sent: Friday, March 6, 2020 7:09 PM
To: Sales Cratex <sales@cratex.com>
Subject: bright boys
Hi Don Walton here from Western Australia, I am on a worldwide fishing forum, I see a possibility that many members, could have a use for your bright boys, but postage cost would be, of influence. I first brought a Bright boy about 40 Years ago, for reshaping & repairing, shearing combs here in Australia, the bright boys were about 8mm thick them days, & were a brown colour, Could you give me your postal address, & I will pass it onto the members, yours Truly
Don Walton.
Don are you talking about this kind of thing?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-30x-Rubber-Sesame-Grinding-Head-Polishing-Burr-Bit-Cylinder-Derusting-3-12mm/143447679782?hash=item216625e326:m:m6CHuBt-GNf2kuDfZhCc2YA
I bought some of these years ago, still going strong. I like to use them for 'jeweling' metal plates - like this:
(https://alantani.com/gallery/26/9780_18_11_18_5_10_20_26017465.jpeg)
Tiddlerbasher!!!!
WOW!!! Your 349 needs an acrylic Right side plate to show off your very handy work!!!
Nice job Buddy Boy!!!!
Wayne
Thanks Wayne for posting the details, of Cratex, some of the members should be able to follow that up, Chris, that looks impressive nice work, were did you buy your bright boy compound from, more detail, could be handy to members in your part of the world, thanks for posting that, cheers Don.
Sorry Chris, I just looked at the web site you posted, explains it all, thanks, cheers Don.
Don, any body, the actual set I purchased was this one (might have been a different seller :-\) - They all come from the PRC originally.
Here's what I've been using and yes you have to do a little customizing with a drill and file on the flat screws but not
on the button top screws. I use the button top on sideplates like the 500S left plates. They're from McMaster/Carr.
Peter