Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Quote from: Jmagri on Today at 08:36:10 AMDo you know of that drag insert for the main gear are still available anywhere

I think I have some but I'm out of town til Tuesday. I'll check when I get back if I remember.

Quote from: Dunky on Today at 10:42:54 AM

Quote from: JasonGotaProblem on May 25, 2024, 02:31:13 AMSo what do you fish with? Welcome.

I have Penn both spinning and conventional Shimano both as well. Couple of Accurate and a few quantum Cabo   I vanstaal 275VM that is unused. I mostly fish for stripers blues and I hoping to catch blue fin tuna. I also fly fish
Chris

Sounds like you'll fit in just fine around here.

Quote from: JasonGotaProblem on May 25, 2024, 02:31:13 AMSo what do you fish with? Welcome.

I have Penn both spinning and conventional Shimano both as well. Couple of Accurate and a few quantum Cabo   I vanstaal 275VM that is unused. I mostly fish for stripers blues and I hoping to catch blue fin tuna. I also fly fish
Chris

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