Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Spinning Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => D.A.M. Quick => Topic started by: foakes on March 19, 2020, 03:07:00 PM

Title: Finished up an old DQ 285 Yesterday
Post by: foakes on March 19, 2020, 03:07:00 PM
A member sent me an old 285 Finessa for a service and restore.

Completed it yesterday -- building another DQ 110N for the same member that will also go back to him in the same box.

Best,

Fred
Title: Re: Finished up an old DQ 285 Yesterday
Post by: xjchad on March 19, 2020, 03:28:26 PM
Wow, that's quite a transformation! 
Title: Re: Finished up an old DQ 285 Yesterday
Post by: Maxed Out on March 19, 2020, 04:13:12 PM
Quote from: xjchad on March 19, 2020, 03:28:26 PM
Wow, that's quite a transformation! 

I fully agree with you Chad. Nobody can top Fred on his spinner restorations !!
Title: Re: Finished up an old DQ 285 Yesterday
Post by: festus on March 19, 2020, 04:17:02 PM
Looks brand new.  I see you had to replace the housing on account of a broken foot.
Title: Re: Finished up an old DQ 285 Yesterday
Post by: foakes on March 20, 2020, 12:43:58 AM
Completed the DQ 110N for the same member who the Finessa 285 was restored for yesterday.

Built this one out of the parts bins -- all new.

Checked for all proper functions, tested, micro-tuned, bagged and ready to go out tomorrow morning.

These are really excellent little Microlite reels for Trout, Crappie, Panfish, and Bass.

They will handle a much larger fish than they are designed for without blowing up.  Just ready for the next cast after landing.

My personal best on one of these little high-speeds is a 12.2 lb German Brown that measured 30".

Best,

Fred

Title: Re: Finished up an old DQ 285 Yesterday
Post by: xjchad on March 20, 2020, 01:13:42 AM
A brand new 110!  :o

I love seeing the reels you build Fred!
Title: Re: Finished up an old DQ 285 Yesterday
Post by: BocaSnook1 on March 20, 2020, 01:37:55 AM
Beautiful restorations.

Both reels look better than new.

Tad
Title: Re: Finished up an old DQ 285 Yesterday
Post by: Darin Crofton on March 20, 2020, 01:42:15 AM
Great job as always, Fred, you are inspiring!
Title: Re: Finished up an old DQ 285 Yesterday
Post by: Alto Mare on March 20, 2020, 01:57:49 AM
The DQ master!... very nice job Fred!

Sal