Making a list of labels for the Lamp Project --
Found this old reel marked Sea Scout --
No other markings -- however, have not broken it down yet.
Wood crank knob, pull out handle for freespool, operates very well before being restored.
Does anyone know about this reel? -- Manufacturer, Year Vintage, etc..
About the size of a LB 60.
Thanks,
Fred
I'm willing to bet it is a Horrocks & Ibbotson.
Quote from: George4741 on August 21, 2016, 02:08:40 AM
I'm willing to bet it is a Horrocks & Ibbotson.
Correct!
H&I in the early 1930s after they bought A&I. Check out the picture of the boxed version Brian posted up on ORCA...
http://reeltalk.orcaonline.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=7501&hilit=Sea+Scout
BTW.. I was a Sea Scout for 4 years ;)
Thank You, Gentlemen!
Best,
Fred
After completing 6 reels today -- decided to try and clean up the Sea Scout for the Lamp Project.
2 surprises --
Someone stole all the insides!
And, to my utter amazement -- it cleaned up very well -- works very well -- and has 45 seconds of free spool.
Only took 45 minutes from start to button down -- and test all functions -- and that included a quick dinner of Turkey Chili & Garlic Bread while the Ultrasonic Cleaner was doing its job.
Nice old reel...
Best,
Fred
Amazing how well those old reels clean up.
Quote from: foakes on August 23, 2016, 03:28:58 AM
Someone stole all the insides!
What parts did you use to complete her Fred? Sure came out nice!! 8)
Hi Mo --
Just used what was there in this simple old reel with a pull out handle for the free spool function.
No additional parts needed -- even though these are going to be for lamp base decor -- for me, the reels must be functional, serviced, clean and some patina is OK, plus all there. Do not need to be perfect -- but must be righteous reels with no holes drilled in them.
Clean, buff it a little, grease and oil.
I have 400+ old reels for the first stage of this project all picked out and organized.
If it goes well, there are plenty more -- if they do not sell, we will all have plenty of light.
Best,
Fred