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Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Penn 99/Jigmaster/SurfMaster/Squidder Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: gstours on March 24, 2015, 02:15:15 AM

Title: Newell Jigmaster Screw size?
Post by: gstours on March 24, 2015, 02:15:15 AM
I am curious as to what is the thread size and pitch for the Newell Reel post under neath to attach a rod clamp to?????  Thanks for a reply,   seems like an easy one!     gst.
Title: Re: Newell Jigmaster Screw size?
Post by: Bryan Young on March 24, 2015, 02:51:13 AM
Quote from: gstours on March 24, 2015, 02:15:15 AM
I am curious as to what is the thread size and pitch for the Newell Reel post under neath to attach a rod clamp to?????  Thanks for a reply,   seems like an easy one!     gst.
I think it's 8-32
Title: Re: Newell Jigmaster Screw size?
Post by: bluefish69 on March 24, 2015, 03:31:29 AM
Newell screws are 5-40

Mike
Title: Re: Newell Jigmaster Screw size?
Post by: gstours on April 02, 2015, 06:03:43 AM
Well which is it?  either or?   the screws that fit into the threads under the reel stand that fasten the rod clamp to the frame are the screws in question!   For a Newell jigmaster frame!!!!!!!!   Still Wondering?????
Title: Re: Newell Jigmaster Screw size?
Post by: bluefish69 on April 02, 2015, 03:04:15 PM
The Reel Clamp is 8-32  The Side Plate Screws are 5-40. I get them from McMaster & Carr

Mike
Title: Re: Newell Jigmaster Screw size?
Post by: Sandspinner on December 23, 2023, 12:20:37 AM
Quote from: bluefish69 on April 02, 2015, 03:04:15 PMThe Reel Clamp is 8-32  The Side Plate Screws are 5-40. I get them from McMaster & Carr

Mike
Thanks for this info Mike. Do you know what length 5-40 screws for the side plate.
Title: Re: Newell Jigmaster Screw size?
Post by: Swami805 on December 23, 2023, 01:26:42 AM
Depends which ones. I think there's 5 different lengths depending on the model and location
Title: Re: Newell Jigmaster Screw size?
Post by: bluefish69 on January 09, 2024, 04:33:05 PM
It looks like another member answered your question. The same size fits Penn but they used Brass Screws. If I'm doing a Penn reel I change the Brass Screws for SS screws.

            Mike