Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Double uni, tested on large tuna. 

Tying or splicing a loop in the hollow and tying a loop in the solid then connecting them with a double or triple catspaw is strong and i use the L2L for my wind-on topshots, tested up to a 338# bluefin.

Jerry brown would slide solid into the hollow several feet and tie a overhand knot ehere the solid interd the hollow.

There is a lot of satisfaction in building a rod right.  And, those all look so good!

Frank

I just double up the solid braid, thread into the hollow for 5 feet, and do 3 nail knots close to where the solid enters the hollow.  Never tested.

Is there an effective technique to join these two materials? Have tests been done with a dynamometer and with what results?

Very nice greenhouse, looks like quality build.

I need to buy a battery powered angle grinder to go cut a foothold in a rock I have difficulty in climbing up.   All my power tools are still with power cords

That Kershaw Oso Sweet is indeed sweet! It's been my EDC for some time! I still carry my original Spyderco Worker that I got back in the early 80's too!

I replaced the pinion bearing in my HX Raptor. Only bearing in any of my Avets that needed replacement. I got it used.

The  stock Avet drive shaft bearings (item 50 and 55) seldom fail, the problem bearing is the pinion bearing. 

I'm going deep water giant golden tile fishing with my HX raptor, I'm kinda concerned about the driveshaft bearings failing, what kind of upgraded bearings should I put in this reel?
Thank you
Brian

OK, will do that