I just scored a nice 722Z for $20+ $5 shipping...not bad.
(https://i.imgur.com/5WS4oup.jpg)
The reel is in grate shape, but the handle knob snapped off at some point
(https://i.imgur.com/mijDKFo.jpg)
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
(https://i.imgur.com/4zQwfkq.jpg)
Easy stuff to work with and very durable
(https://i.imgur.com/c1zsn85.jpg)
I drilled the broken shaft at slow speed and the tip worked itself out, as they usually do
(https://i.imgur.com/j6g3j3e.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dZIOVDq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hNeTq3y.jpg)
Installed the shaft
(https://i.imgur.com/xjXFD6e.jpg)
and here is how it looks on the reel, I like it
(https://i.imgur.com/Xln3PPK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZQFDHEa.jpg)
Best,
Sal
Sal...that knob is too cool! And $25 for that reel? Great buy! 8)
That's a great idea for a knob, and a good deal on the reel, as well !
Beautiful job on the handle
Beautiful reel & extremely clever on the handle repair; will keep that in mind for future reference.
Frank
Love it Sal.
Well done, Sal. Great idea for the knob fix!
Thanks guys!
I could have purchased a new knob for $2, but making one from scratch gives you a better accomplishment ;D.
Sal
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
Nice work Sal! that knob color would look fantastic on a greenie too!
Great idea Sal 8)
Very nice work and a super purchase!
..........Lou
Nice Fix on that Handle Sal.
You are the jack of all trades. ;)
Sal,
Great job on that handle....very creative! One more off your list😀...
Did you ever find the 720z you were looking for?
Brett
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: 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
Fred, I knew you were there for me if I needed you, thank you.
Quote from: 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
Well Brett, coming from you that could be a tricky question ;D
Thanks again guys, it wasn't a big deal, but that's what we do here. :)
Sal
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
Nice work Sal. I didn't know you knew how to work with stone. ::) Dominick
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!
Tommy, that is too cool, thanks for sharing. Possibilities are endless for some nice custom knobs.
Best,
Sal
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
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