Reel Repair by Alan Tani

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

Quote from: Swami805 on May 17, 2024, 01:52:49 AMSeems to me it would matter in that location, I think I would want the right thickness there

Thanks for that - I ended up getting a sheet of 1.0 mm. I have another ABU 7000 that has gone sticky so that justifies the cost a bit more. Also I have several others with stock drags which are OK for now, but knowing these reels will probably need an upgrade eventually.

I got 8 today and the last 1 has been eating everything in the river,,,,,,

Will do, Mike —

Best, Fred

 I'm with Tommy.....no alcohol allowed on my boat !!

....but yes for smoked salmon/cream cheese bagels, pastrami sammiches, beef jerky, and soda pop or bottled water.

Great, if you have a couple of the copper thrust washers for the pivot that would be great! P.M headed your way as well; and Thanks. Mile

Here is a new one.

If you want it, I'll need your address today via a PM —- and will drop it off at a Post Office somewhere on our way back East.

N/C —- you can send me a few bucks for shipping after you get it and it works on the reel.

If I don't hear from you today, it will be at least 3 or 4 weeks.

Best, Fred

Dam Quick Finessa isn't 275 .Dam 275 is a huge Dam super 2 speed .Dam 280 and 285 and 331 are same ,280 is older and 331 is newest and spool are same size .I like the handle on Finessa ,same as your 331

You are correct about the pressure washers I set them to () about the same )) slightly less I'm not sure how they were from the factory I feel I need give myself like 15-20 clicks

There is an open container law
In GA for vehicles & boats on public lakes.I would never carry a gun or be around anyone intoxicated
Carrying/using a gun,that's asking for an
Accident.In my younger days I have
Had a few beers on private ponds,but If
For some reason you had to swim not fun anymore.