Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Checked this morning, no gots on the 650 bail. I have an 850 bail. Sorry.

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Quote from: Shark Hunter on September 27, 2015, 07:20:33 AM16/0 and 14/0 plate ready to be cut for double dogs.

I had an unexpected surprise when putting the finishing touches on the 16/0 plate. My Dremel let out a few sparks and made a funny noise. I let it cool off. I went to start it again and it started smoking immediately and burst into flames. I unplugged it and threw it into the driveway.
That thing only lasted 10 years. Had to run down to Wally World and pick up another.
Plates all done.
Out with the old, In with the new. Everything polished and cleaned. Its late. I'll finish her up tomorrow.

Quote from: Shark Hunter on September 27, 2015, 07:20:33 AM16/0 and 14/0 plate ready to be cut for double dogs.

I had an unexpected surprise when putting the finishing touches on the 16/0 plate. My Dremel let out a few sparks and made a funny noise. I let it cool off. I went to start it again and it started smoking immediately and burst into flames. I unplugged it and threw it into the driveway.
That thing only lasted 10 years. Had to run down to Wally World and pick up another.
Plates all done.
Out with the old, In with the new. Everything polished and cleaned. Its late. I'll finish her up tomorrow.

Do you know of that drag insert for the main gear are still available anywhere

okay thank you. Please let me know

Quote from: Midway Tommy on Today at 05:36:34 AMFind a picture of one NIB and use as a guide for how the bail should be configured. Just take your time and have a couple of smooth or covered jaw pliers and keep working with the bail bending and adjusting it until it resembles the NIB look and passes the reel handle consistently. Bent bails are common place on spinning reels, especially when they get thrown and banged around. I've seen some pretty bad ones over the years but have never had one that I couldn't get bent back to original shape. It just takes some time and persistence.   

this..... 

think of what the fishing reel world would be like if all external penn parts were stainless steel instead of chromed brass.  penn would own the world's fishing market. 

Find a picture of one NIB and use as a guide for how the bail should be configured. Just take your time and have a couple of smooth or covered jaw pliers and keep working with the bail bending and adjusting it until it resembles the NIB look and passes the reel handle consistently. Bent bails are common place on spinning reels, especially when they get thrown and banged around. I've seen some pretty bad ones over the years but have never had one that I couldn't get bent back to original shape. It just takes some time and persistence.   

OK, but what we want to know is -why were you fishing during the tornado?      

Thst looks like some serious wreckage.

Thanks to everyone for there ideas, I will try to place an old rod in the vice, then heat the butt area up, I have a filter puller, I made from square tubing, & seat belt material, I have a socket welded to it, so I should be able to turn it, I will let you all know how I go, cheers Don.

I hope there's no power on the lines,,,,,,

Now I know why the fish wasn't biting,,,,

I got 3trout,2smallmouth today,,,,, but yesterday me and dewayne was fishing and I looked up and said that cloud looks like it's going to turn in to a tornado,,,,, and it did,,,E1,,,,,,,,