I have an old Mitchell 624 multiplier.
Its a lovely reel and a great workhorse.
If there is one thing that gets on my nerves
is having to remove the handle screw.
I have the OEM spanner but it is not what
you call a nice tool to use.
The handle nut is similar to other reels such as Penn and
Phimano but with a difference. It has more teeth.
If you look at the comparison you will see what I mean.
I got a decent aftermarket tool that fits other reels
but not the Mitchell.
Any idea of where I can get a better spanner to fit the Mitchell
I just use a combination of adjustable wrench, and lack of basic decency.
Ha!😃. Or you could wrap a pair of slip-joint pliers with cloth around the big sharp teeth.
Maybe something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Socket-Gifts-Men-Multi-Function/dp/B087G6TGJL/ref=asc_df_B087G6TGJL/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459730407112&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=271186516292592507&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031231&hvtargid=pla-942898362362&th=1
- john
If this will work, Kevin —-
I'll send you one.
N/C —- just pay shipping. I can toss it in with the Daiwa LD50 drag.
Best, Fred
don't laugh, but these work great!
QuoteGator Grip The Original Self-Adjusting Universal Socket with Power Drill Adapter. Self-Adjusts for Shape and Size as well as Standard and Metric application
I had a Gator Grip. It worked great, until it grew legs and walked away about ten years ago..... Now one of my friends or relatives is the proud owner.
Quote from: foakes on September 08, 2023, 07:32:50 PMIf this will work, Kevin —-
I'll send you one.
N/C —- just pay shipping. I can toss it in with the Daiwa LD50 drag.
Best, Fred
many thanks for the offer but i already got one
Quote from: Jim Fujitani on September 09, 2023, 03:13:14 PMI had a Gator Grip. It worked great, until it grew legs and walked away about ten years ago..... Now one of my friends or relatives is the proud owner.
must have been a 10mm version. they always go missing
Quote from: alantani on September 09, 2023, 03:28:18 AMdon't laugh, but these work great!
QuoteGator Grip The Original Self-Adjusting Universal Socket with Power Drill Adapter. Self-Adjusts for Shape and Size as well as Standard and Metric application
I might just get one to try. it can always be used for other jobs
i think i might have found a way to make a tool but there is a BUT.
If i can find a 16 spline coupling in 15mm size then i can weld a nut to it so i can use it as a socket
the coupling in the web link is what i need to make the tool
https://www.flowfitonline.com/products/16-teeth-splined-half-coupling-w35-x-2-x-16-x-9h-din-5480?gclid=Cj0KCQjw0vWnBhC6ARIsAJpJM6fvhKxa-MQlAD1QEVzrnUoUauLNNo3FlC2pq1UoIRReGu04qkDjcD0aAltwEALw_wcB
I decided to make a better tool using the original spanner. All i done was make a handle from a length of 20mm aluminium bar. i cut a thick slot in it and made a threaded hole to clamp it to the spanner. i had to cut the spanner a bit as it stuck out of the side. Oh by the way. the spanners are made from hardened steel. A hacksaw would not touch them so i used a grinder to gut them.
I glued the spanner in the handle using JB Weld and when it set i put some heatshrink over it so its not slippery.