I barely post on here. Mostly cruise the classifieds and look at other people's work. Just thought people would like to see a Smooth Drag Standard T-Handle replacement on a new model torque. Start out by drilling off the rivet handle; leftover pieces of that task pictured next to reel. Of note, to fit the new handle you will have to drill/file the aluminum handle out to ~1/4 inch. Used drill bits from 3/16 to 7/32 then 15/64 on the drill press. From 15/64, I used a round rasp to slowly make it slip in. Snugged it up very tight and voila. Soooo much better than the stock Penn handle imo.
yeah, i have to drill these out all the time! good work!!!!
Nice work.
Did you use loctite anywhere?
Ron Jones
Thanks!
I did not loctite for now. I ran out last week on a car project. But I plan on putting loctite on both the barrel nut screw and the handle screw before my trip next week.
I did a couple of Shimanos yesterday. Used loctite 242(blue) per the guidelines. Can't wait to use!
I use a 6mm drill from ebay. No filing needed.
I upgraded arm and handle for my Penn Fathoms 2-speed reels, but used Alan's knobs and they are much more solid.
I use the 15/64" drill. It makes for a tight fit. I have installed at least 75 of these TBars.