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Spinning Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Shakespeare => Topic started by: Gregory on December 15, 2024, 09:56:51 PM

Title: shakespeare 2700 thread size
Post by: Gregory on December 15, 2024, 09:56:51 PM
Hi
I need to know the thread size for the little bolt that hold the winding handle in place on the 2700
MY mates a fitter and is ready to make a bolt but needs to know the thread size
Can anyone help please
Thanks
Greg
Title: Re: shakespeare 2700 thread size
Post by: oc1 on December 16, 2024, 05:29:42 AM
Greg, can you just take him the whole reel?  He probably has the thread gauges, micrometer, etc.  And, he can try it to make sure it fits.
Title: Re: shakespeare 2700 thread size
Post by: Gregory on December 18, 2024, 05:50:50 AM
Quote from: oc1 on December 16, 2024, 05:29:42 AMGrag, can you just take him the whole reel?  He probably has the thread gauges, micrometer, etc.  And, he can try it to make sure it fits.
Yep , that's what I did
It may cost me a flask of mr beam but I left it with him and said no rush
Title: Re: shakespeare 2700 thread size
Post by: Gregory on December 23, 2024, 07:13:53 AM
It's back
My mate tapped a new thread on the winder and fitted a Chinese reel bolt and cover
Very nice , now to put some line on and catch a fish
Title: Re: shakespeare 2700 thread size
Post by: Midway Tommy on December 23, 2024, 05:52:28 PM
Good for you! 👍
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