Title: penn 722Z
Post by: Alto Mare on October 22, 2017, 11:36:18 PM
Post by: Alto Mare on October 22, 2017, 11:36:18 PM
I just scored a nice 722Z for $20+ $5 shipping...not bad.
The reel is in grate shape, but the handle knob snapped off at some point
I know I could purchase these for a couple of dollars, but decided to make one myself.
I remembered I had some Corian samples, so decided to use those
Easy stuff to work with and very durable
I drilled the broken shaft at slow speed and the tip worked itself out, as they usually do
Installed the shaft
and here is how it looks on the reel, I like it
Best,
Sal
The reel is in grate shape, but the handle knob snapped off at some point
I know I could purchase these for a couple of dollars, but decided to make one myself.
I remembered I had some Corian samples, so decided to use those
Easy stuff to work with and very durable
I drilled the broken shaft at slow speed and the tip worked itself out, as they usually do
Installed the shaft
and here is how it looks on the reel, I like it
Best,
Sal
Title: Re: penn 722Z
Post by: mo65 on October 22, 2017, 11:40:25 PM
Post by: mo65 on October 22, 2017, 11:40:25 PM
Sal...that knob is too cool! And $25 for that reel? Great buy! 8)
Title: Re: penn 722Z
Post by: Crow on October 23, 2017, 12:05:17 AM
Post by: Crow on October 23, 2017, 12:05:17 AM
That's a great idea for a knob, and a good deal on the reel, as well !
Title: Re: penn 722Z
Post by: RUSTY OLD COLT on October 23, 2017, 12:07:07 AM
Post by: RUSTY OLD COLT on October 23, 2017, 12:07:07 AM
Beautiful job on the handle
Title: Re: penn 722Z
Post by: happyhooker on October 23, 2017, 02:18:36 AM
Post by: happyhooker on October 23, 2017, 02:18:36 AM
Beautiful reel & extremely clever on the handle repair; will keep that in mind for future reference.
Frank
Frank
Title: Re: penn 722Z
Post by: Bryan Young on October 23, 2017, 02:27:34 AM
Post by: Bryan Young on October 23, 2017, 02:27:34 AM
Love it Sal.
Title: Re: penn 722Z
Post by: Midway Tommy on October 23, 2017, 02:28:49 AM
Post by: Midway Tommy on October 23, 2017, 02:28:49 AM
Well done, Sal. Great idea for the knob fix!
Title: Re: penn 722Z
Post by: Alto Mare on October 23, 2017, 10:30:51 AM
Post by: Alto Mare on October 23, 2017, 10:30:51 AM
Thanks guys!
I could have purchased a new knob for $2, but making one from scratch gives you a better accomplishment ;D.
Sal
I could have purchased a new knob for $2, but making one from scratch gives you a better accomplishment ;D.
Sal
Title: Re: penn 722Z
Post by: oc1 on October 23, 2017, 10:37:12 AM
Post by: oc1 on October 23, 2017, 10:37:12 AM
It came out really nice Sal. The rest of that reel is unlikely to have survived in such good shape and cost so little if the knob hadn't broken off. Funny how it that works.
-steve
-steve
Title: Re: penn 722Z
Post by: thorhammer on October 23, 2017, 01:15:35 PM
Post by: thorhammer on October 23, 2017, 01:15:35 PM
Nice work Sal! that knob color would look fantastic on a greenie too!
Title: Re: penn 722Z
Post by: Tiddlerbasher on October 23, 2017, 01:24:37 PM
Post by: Tiddlerbasher on October 23, 2017, 01:24:37 PM
Great idea Sal 8)
Title: Re: penn 722Z
Post by: STRIPER LOU on October 23, 2017, 02:25:10 PM
Post by: STRIPER LOU on October 23, 2017, 02:25:10 PM
Very nice work and a super purchase!
..........Lou
..........Lou
Title: Re: penn 722Z
Post by: Shark Hunter on October 23, 2017, 03:08:10 PM
Post by: Shark Hunter on October 23, 2017, 03:08:10 PM
Nice Fix on that Handle Sal.
You are the jack of all trades. ;)
You are the jack of all trades. ;)
Title: Re: penn 722Z
Post by: bhale1 on October 23, 2017, 05:00:16 PM
Post by: bhale1 on October 23, 2017, 05:00:16 PM
Sal,
Great job on that handle....very creative! One more off your list😀...
Did you ever find the 720z you were looking for?
Brett
Great job on that handle....very creative! One more off your list😀...
Did you ever find the 720z you were looking for?
Brett
Title: Re: penn 722Z
Post by: foakes on October 23, 2017, 06:32:48 PM
Post by: foakes on October 23, 2017, 06:32:48 PM
Very clever and skillful, Sal --
If you ever want a NOS crank knob for that 722 -- just let me know and it will be done.
Otherwise, your next project is to take a chunk of the green speckled Corian -- and make a matching drag brake knob.
Good work!
Best,
Fred
If you ever want a NOS crank knob for that 722 -- just let me know and it will be done.
Otherwise, your next project is to take a chunk of the green speckled Corian -- and make a matching drag brake knob.
Good work!
Best,
Fred
Title: Re: penn 722Z
Post by: Alto Mare on October 23, 2017, 09:33:58 PM
Post by: Alto Mare on October 23, 2017, 09:33:58 PM
Quote from: foakes on October 23, 2017, 06:32:48 PMFred, I knew you were there for me if I needed you, thank you.
Very clever and skillful, Sal --
If you ever want a NOS crank knob for that 722 -- just let me know and it will be done.
Otherwise, your next project is to take a chunk of the green speckled Corian -- and make a matching drag brake knob.
Good work!
Best,
Fred
Quote from: bhale1 on October 23, 2017, 05:00:16 PMWell Brett, coming from you that could be a tricky question ;D
Sal,
Great job on that handle....very creative! One more off your list😀...
Did you ever find the 720z you were looking for?
Brett
Thanks again guys, it wasn't a big deal, but that's what we do here. :)
Sal
Title: Re: penn 722Z
Post by: happyhooker on October 23, 2017, 09:51:44 PM
Post by: happyhooker on October 23, 2017, 09:51:44 PM
Quote from: Alto Mare on October 23, 2017, 10:30:51 AM
I could have purchased a new knob for $2, but making one from scratch gives you a better accomplishment ;D.
For those of us who love to work on our own reels, and particularly, classic reels, isn't that what it's all about? I can go out and buy pretty much any new reel I want, but to take an old timer, well built from Day One, that's a little dirty & in need of some TLC, and bring it back to life--a very high degree of satisfaction.
Frank
Title: Re: penn 722Z
Post by: Dominick on October 23, 2017, 10:18:32 PM
Post by: Dominick on October 23, 2017, 10:18:32 PM
Nice work Sal. I didn't know you knew how to work with stone. ::) Dominick
Title: Re: penn 722Z
Post by: Midway Tommy on October 24, 2017, 03:36:33 AM
Post by: Midway Tommy on October 24, 2017, 03:36:33 AM
Well, Sal, now that you've got a lot more samples and the flat knob under your belt you might as well break out the ol' lathe and turn a few multi colored torpedo knobs. ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqKVqz2zZ50
Wouldn't a few of those be unique & pretty!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqKVqz2zZ50
Wouldn't a few of those be unique & pretty!
Title: Re: penn 722Z
Post by: Alto Mare on October 24, 2017, 03:47:46 AM
Post by: Alto Mare on October 24, 2017, 03:47:46 AM
Tommy, that is too cool, thanks for sharing. Possibilities are endless for some nice custom knobs.
Best,
Sal
Best,
Sal
Title: Re: penn 722Z
Post by: oc1 on October 24, 2017, 07:40:45 AM
Post by: oc1 on October 24, 2017, 07:40:45 AM
That's enlightening. I vaguely knew what Corian was but never thought much about it. Now I'm wondering if you could carve, mill or CNC side plates from it.
-steve
-steve
Title: Re: penn 722Z
Post by: Midway Tommy on October 24, 2017, 05:59:09 PM
Post by: Midway Tommy on October 24, 2017, 05:59:09 PM
Quote from: oc1 on October 24, 2017, 07:40:45 AM
That's enlightening. I vaguely knew what Corian was but never thought much about it. Now I'm wondering if you could carve, mill or CNC side plates from it.
-steve
I'm sure you can, although they might be a little on the brittle side if they're turned to thin. Here's his next vid on turning the stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu7zTZ5YMpU