will a 501 spool fit a 506 ?
I haven't found a sorce for a 506 spool
mysticparts.com is a lil bit confusing about this
I know I can use newell posts and reel base
or is a differant way like changing bearings so I can use a 501 spool ?
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shoot!!! i knew i should have taken some pictures!!!! i had to do exactly this a couple of weeks ago. you have to shim the spool. it took me hours to figure out. when i was done, it was so simple that i was ready to kick myself. when i get another one to do, i'll get the right tubing and shoot some pics. stand by .......
well when it gets here I will ship it up to you
Hi Alan, Very helpful site. I was reading converting a 505 to a 506 question but I could not reply or post. Anyway, I am attaching some pictures of shims I used. It would better if ID (inside diameter) is closer to 1/8 but this happen to be the standard ID of the SS tubing off the shelf. McMaster has variety sizes for sale. I cut few different lengths and used them. I am sure that using your drill technique, it can be cut straight. I wrote the final length down somewhere but I do not know where it is. I also used Newell graphite 500 spools for Newell G338 body. 501 spools will also fit on 322 as well. Only thing I have noticed that since the spool shaft is shorter, the end sits about 1/2 in the bearing instead completely thru. Also since the ends of the Penn spools are chamfered, the effective lengths of the shafts are short as well. Dong
(http://alantani.com/gallery/0/1_23_03_09_3_42_32.jpeg)
do you still need a 505 /506 to photograph ?