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Spinning Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Penn => Topic started by: wfjord on August 14, 2020, 06:30:44 PM

Title: 420ss Drag Knob
Post by: wfjord on August 14, 2020, 06:30:44 PM
Is there a newer Penn drag knob that will replace the original one and fit this reel?

The original knob on the reel developed a crack on one side that I just discovered.  I haven't used the reel in decades and don't want to pay $40 for an original NOS knob.
Title: Re: 420ss Drag Knob
Post by: foakes on August 14, 2020, 08:16:04 PM
Should have one -- not home until later tonight -- will check and advise tonight or tomorrow if you still need one.

108 degrees down here in Fresno today.

Need to get back home.

Best,

Fred
Title: Re: 420ss Drag Knob
Post by: wfjord on August 14, 2020, 11:03:29 PM
Thanks, Fred.

108 degrees is way too hot.

W
Title: Re: 420ss Drag Knob
Post by: foakes on August 15, 2020, 05:32:26 PM
Here is a new old stock Black Drag knob for the 420SS, W --

$15 + $5.

You might find a used one for less.

Best,

Fred
Title: Re: 420ss Drag Knob
Post by: wfjord on August 15, 2020, 05:51:10 PM
Sounds good --I'll take it. Sending PM.

Thanks

w
Title: Re: 420ss Drag Knob
Post by: foakes on August 15, 2020, 07:36:27 PM
Packaged, addressed, and ready to drop off at the PO on Monday, Woody --

Thank You,

Fred
Title: Re: 420ss Drag Knob
Post by: Aiala on August 15, 2020, 07:46:12 PM
Quote from: wfjord on August 14, 2020, 11:03:29 PM
108 degrees is way too hot.

I'd give anything for 108°... we're at 117° or higher for the next week...  :P  :-[

~A~

Title: Re: 420ss Drag Knob
Post by: wfjord on August 15, 2020, 09:44:38 PM
Quote from: foakes on August 15, 2020, 07:36:27 PM
Packaged, addressed, and ready to drop off at the PO on Monday, Woody --

Thank You,

Fred

Thank you, Fred.  Much appreciated.

W
Title: Re: 420ss Drag Knob
Post by: wfjord on August 22, 2020, 06:56:40 PM
Thank you for your help, Fred. The knob arrived and all is perfect with it. I'm posting a few pics here for visual reinforcement.... :)

(https://alantani.com/gallery/33/17264_22_08_20_11_33_34_33289550.jpeg)

(https://alantani.com/gallery/33/17264_22_08_20_11_33_34_33289542.jpeg)

Here's the 420ss seated, below, on one of two rods I had built specifically for light & ultra-light spinning tackle
back in the early-to-mid '80s on "LCI 96% Graphite" rod blanks from Loomis Composites, Inc.
(https://alantani.com/gallery/33/17264_22_08_20_11_33_35_33291675.jpeg)