Hi Everyone,
The guys in my local bar are always joking about me 'Playing with fishing reels' as they put it.
Last week one of them came in, put this Ambassadeur 7000 on the bar, and said, see what you can do with this without buying any replacement parts.
(http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae216/jerseymic/Ambassadeur%207000/7001_zpse2aa020b.jpg) (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/jerseymic/media/Ambassadeur%207000/7001_zpse2aa020b.jpg.html)
When I got it home and removed the tape, I found this
(http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae216/jerseymic/Ambassadeur%207000/7005_zps46102ab3.jpg) (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/jerseymic/media/Ambassadeur%207000/7005_zps46102ab3.jpg.html)
(http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae216/jerseymic/Ambassadeur%207000/7008_zps56c6f5c5.jpg) (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/jerseymic/media/Ambassadeur%207000/7008_zps56c6f5c5.jpg.html)
Not one to turn down a challenge, I stripped and cleaned it
(http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae216/jerseymic/Ambassadeur%207000/7009_zpsbde870b6.jpg) (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/jerseymic/media/Ambassadeur%207000/7009_zpsbde870b6.jpg.html)
Next, plenty of JB weld
(http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae216/jerseymic/Ambassadeur%207000/7010_zpsc6dafae3.jpg) (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/jerseymic/media/Ambassadeur%207000/7010_zpsc6dafae3.jpg.html)
Sanded down
(http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae216/jerseymic/Ambassadeur%207000/7011_zps1a190f44.jpg) (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/jerseymic/media/Ambassadeur%207000/7011_zps1a190f44.jpg.html)
Primed
(http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae216/jerseymic/Ambassadeur%207000/7012_zps66468c29.jpg) (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/jerseymic/media/Ambassadeur%207000/7012_zps66468c29.jpg.html)
All sprayed up and ready for assembly
(http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae216/jerseymic/Ambassadeur%207000/7013_zps60c20c10.jpg) (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/jerseymic/media/Ambassadeur%207000/7013_zps60c20c10.jpg.html)
The finished article
(http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae216/jerseymic/Ambassadeur%207000/7014_zps96f82b0a.jpg) (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/jerseymic/media/Ambassadeur%207000/7014_zps96f82b0a.jpg.html)
(http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae216/jerseymic/Ambassadeur%207000/7015_zpsd285dda6.jpg) (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/jerseymic/media/Ambassadeur%207000/7015_zpsd285dda6.jpg.html)
(http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae216/jerseymic/Ambassadeur%207000/7016_zps79a636e1.jpg) (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/jerseymic/media/Ambassadeur%207000/7016_zps79a636e1.jpg.html)
(http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae216/jerseymic/Ambassadeur%207000/7017_zps2d3bb9ae.jpg) (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/jerseymic/media/Ambassadeur%207000/7017_zps2d3bb9ae.jpg.html)
As you can see the level wind is missing, but he said spend no money, just use what you have at home.
He is going to try it out sometime, so we will see if the filler holds up.
The paint will probably scratch easily, as all I had was a part can of auto spray in satin black.
Mike.
Very well done
Rgds
Mark
Nice work Mike. I would say he owes you a few rounds after that one.
Thanks guys,
Like I said it was a challenge.
Frank, he has bought me a couple of beers already!!
Mike.
Well done Mike, you must have the patience of Job. Salt water is hard on those side plates.
LOOKS GOOD
Impressive Mike.
Sal
X2 Mike
I also have friends who would like me to perform miracles.
Sometimes I still surprise them :D
Chris.
Very nice work. Challenges like that bring out some good creativity.
Wow! A "reel" makeover...
That's the way to grab the bull by its horns!!
It looks good! I'm glad no one has challenged me! :D Bob
Nice job.
Good Job Mike!
brilliant post! you have a pm. thanks! alan
I might have thrown the reel out, but you did a great job.
Thank you all for your positive words.
If it wasn't for Alan, this forum and all you guys, willing to pass on your knowledge, I wouldn't have attempted a task like this. A special thank you to Lee (Keta) for his personal help and generosity since I joined you.
Thanks again.
Mike.
Possible candidate for photo of the month?
impressive work!
Now that right there, is American ingenuity! Great job
Quote from: Bunnlevel Sharker on November 17, 2013, 11:44:49 PM
Now that right there, is American ingenuity! Great job
absolutely! except that he's from the uk! ;D
;D ;D, I believe he lived in Jersey, maybe that's where Mike got most of his knowledge ;)
Hi Sal,
Which Jersey are you thinking of? I was born in Jersey Channel Islands an archipelago of British Crown Dependencies in the English Channel, off the French coast of Normandy, a rock of 45.5 sq. miles ;D
I moved to Cornwall U.K. in 1988, I have asked myself many times why I moved when the fishing back home was so good!!
Best wishes,
Mike.
Oops! Sorry Mike. Either way, I'm glad you're here.
I should be forgiven, I'm fluent in Italian, but just about getting by in English ;D.
Sal
I thought he was from new jersey........still a great job ;D
No problem guys, yep I was born on that little rock in the English channel nearly 64 years >:( ago.
Unfortunately never visited your country, wish I had, with the fishing you have and all those wonderful reels, I might never have left!
In this country, most of the reels you find are from 9/0 down.
I have a modest 21 Penn multipliers in my collection, the largest a 6/0, until a few days ago when I acquired a 116L in virtually mint condition, never been near the water!!
Now I know you guys are used to having and using these big reels, but I never dreamed I would physically see, let alone own one of these beauties, to say the least, I am over the moon as the saying goes.
Sal, I am pleased to be here too, I have learnt so much, but still a long way to go.
Mike.
WOW. Your a reel artist. My Mom spent some time in the Jersey Islands in the early 50's, working as a Nanny I think. I remember her saying it was like summer in the Friesland Islands she came from.
Quote from: 0119 on December 22, 2013, 03:43:03 PM
WOW. Your a reel artist. My Mom spent some time in the Jersey Islands in the early 50's, working as a Nanny I think. I remember her saying it was like summer in the Friesland Islands she came from.
Summer is good back home, the Channel Islands have the most hours of sunshine in the British isles, I ask myself, why did I leave!!
Mike.
Very nice work, keep it up.
Quote from: saltydog on December 25, 2013, 11:42:40 PM
Very nice work, keep it up.
Thanks saltydog, I will try to, just waiting on a little 27 to be delivered to restore for the collection!
Mike.
Nice work Mike! That's keeping a reel from going into retirement!
Thanks docjun, like I said it was a challenge, just to see if I could get it to work again!
Mike.
Really nice job on that!!! and IMHO it's better off w/o the levelwind, he can use his thumb plus he'll get more casting distance. What's the "JB weld"? ??? Never heard of it, looks extremely useful.
Quote from: the rockfish ninja on March 20, 2014, 09:10:57 PM
Really nice job on that!!! and IMHO it's better off w/o the levelwind, he can use his thumb plus he'll get more casting distance. What's the "JB weld"? ??? Never heard of it, looks extremely useful.
Yes far better without the levelwind for casting, but they can be useful for boat fishing.
JB weld is a strong epoxy adhesive, here is a link http://www.amazon.co.uk/J-B-Weld-Original-Epoxy-Adhesive/dp/B0006O1ICE
Mike.
Hi Jerseymic, cracking job there!
Do you think jbweld would be suitable for filling small dinks around the side plate edges?
I've got some plates that I replaced on a 6500 cs rocket which have some 'rash' around the edges and would like to revamp em.
Cheers
Jay
Quote from: jay2578 on March 22, 2014, 10:09:12 AM
Hi Jerseymic, cracking job there!
Do you think jbweld would be suitable for filling small drinks around the side plate edges?
I've got some plates that I replaced on a 6500 cs rocket which have some 'rash' around the edges and would like to revamp em.
Cheers
Jay
Hi Jay,
I would think JB would be perfect for the job, when it has dried, it is pretty hard.
Mike.
Thanks Mike,
JB weld on order.
I don't think you will be disappointed, it is the best epoxy I've tried.
If I remember correctly, it was recommended by someone on this forum, but my old brain can't remember who :-[
Wow, nice job. I'll bet the reel will hold up much better being sealed rather than letting water, etc. inside through the holes and under the tape. You have quite a lot of guts to take on a job like that for sure.
Quote from: johnachak on April 12, 2014, 04:27:50 AM
Wow, nice job. I'll bet the reel will hold up much better being sealed rather than letting water, etc. inside through the holes and under the tape. You have quite a lot of guts to take on a job like that for sure.
Like I said it was a challenge, something to learn and practise on.
The guy has now given me the reel, so I will keep it as a souvenir!
Mike.
Very Kinky lol. I would have just handed it straight back to him.
But what exactly this JB Weld I hear so much about? I assume that it is some form of epoxy?
It is a slow cure, waterproof, flexible, 2-part epoxy, enfused with metal (aluminum). It can also cure under water, and is rock hard once cured. It bonds to aluminum well, and sets up roxk hard once fully cured. It can be sanded, and will work as a filler as well.
http://www.jbweld.com/
Devcon makes simlar products.
http://www.devcon.com/products/products.cfm?brand=Devcon&cat=Metal%20Repair
Quote from: Tightlines666 on July 18, 2015, 04:14:28 AM
It is a slow cure, waterproof, flexible, 2-part epoxy, enfused with metal (aluminum). It can also cure under water, and is rock hard once cured. It bonds to aluminum well, and sets up roxk hard once fully cured. It can be sanded, and will work as a filler as well.
http://www.jbweld.com/
Devcon makes simlar products.
http://www.devcon.com/products/products.cfm?brand=Devcon&cat=Metal%20Repair
Tanks. Used the Devcon on a car engine once.
Great work Mike - well done!
Love threads like this.
Cheers for sharing, Justin
Quote from: redsetta on July 19, 2015, 06:16:53 AM
Great work Mike - well done!
Love threads like this.
Cheers for sharing, Justin
Thanks Justin, it was a bit of fun to do.
Mike.
Quote from: redsetta on July 19, 2015, 06:16:53 AM
Great work Mike - well done!
Love threads like this.
Cheers for sharing, Justin
Very nice job.
Mark
Thanks Mark, like I said it was something to practice on to see what could be achieved.
Mike.
Looks good, nice job !
Quote from: Putte on February 23, 2017, 06:17:44 PM
Looks good, nice job !
Thank you Putte, I'd almost forgotten about doing that, it was just over 3 years ago.
Mike.