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Spinning Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => D.A.M. Quick => Topic started by: Ruffy on December 02, 2017, 03:41:13 AM

Title: Cracked feet
Post by: Ruffy on December 02, 2017, 03:41:13 AM
Hi all,
I've been keeping an eye on auction sites here in Australia for a couple of DAMs however there do not seem to be too many in circulation. The few I have come across all have a cracked reel foot. I've attached a photo of a couple of 330s currently listed to show. Is this a common problem or just a sign of severely abused reels?

Cheers,
Andrew
Title: Re: Cracked feet
Post by: Swami805 on December 02, 2017, 04:49:03 AM
I'm no expert in dam quick by a stretch but I've cracked a few feet when I thighten the reel seat too tight and the front of they foot gets  jammed in the hood. Broke the foot of the front of a Newell black marlin kit on a 6/0 like that when I banged it on the ground trying to get it out. Seems like it would happen to any reel in that situation.  Even money that's what happened to those
Title: Re: Cracked feet
Post by: festus on December 02, 2017, 05:00:38 AM
Yep, I bought this 220N with a cracked foot for six bucks but it still mounts up fine.  Don't have a clue how it got damaged.
Title: Re: Cracked feet
Post by: Shark Hunter on December 02, 2017, 05:40:17 AM
incompetent is the word.
No offense Sheridan. ;)
Title: Re: Cracked feet
Post by: foakes on December 02, 2017, 06:02:46 AM
They generally get dropped on concrete.

Best,

Fred
Title: Re: Cracked feet
Post by: Swami805 on December 02, 2017, 01:37:43 PM
None taken Daron