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Title: Drag washer materials
Post by: Dave RI on May 26, 2012, 01:24:20 AM

Hi Guys ,

I have been making drag washers for customers reels , but the company i purchased the material from is out of bussiness now , Can anyone give me information on where i can get sheets of woven carbon sheets ? I have been doing some alteration on some reels as well looking to get into this even more in the future . Thanks in advance !!

Dave Morton
Beavertail Rod ANd Reel

Title: Re: Drag washer materials
Post by: alantani on May 26, 2012, 03:33:37 AM

http://www.ballard.com/files/PDF/Material_Products/Carbon_Drag_Washer_Material_04192011.pdf

Title: Re: Drag washer materials
Post by: Dave RI on May 31, 2012, 02:14:24 AM

Thanks Alan !! I did check them out and it is really expensive for the material , i need to order a minimum of 10 sheets it would be about 800 depending on the thickness . will keep l;ooking around or just go to smoothdarg for washers

Thanks

Title: Re: Drag washer materials
Post by: alantani on May 31, 2012, 06:19:54 AM

the investment that you have to make is huge! that is the reason that smoothdrag has zero competition. it is something i would NEVER consider.

Title: Re: Drag washer materials
Post by: Clem on May 31, 2012, 09:03:49 AM

I think Dawn sells it by the sheet also? at least the small size sheet

Title: Re: Drag washer materials
Post by: davo on June 01, 2012, 10:01:42 AM

Hi Guys

Sorry that this if off the topic, but I have a couple of sheets of carbon paper, what would be the best way to cut your own drag washers. I have also heard that if you don't cut them right the ends will Frey.

Title: Re: Drag washer materials
Post by: Clem on June 01, 2012, 10:03:43 AM

I have a punch kit..but if its not too thick you can cut it with a good pair of scissors and finish it with a file etc

Title: Re: Drag washer materials
Post by: Makule on June 01, 2012, 10:15:32 PM

Try these guys. I bought some sheet from them.

http://dragonplate.com/default.asp (http://dragonplate.com/default.asp)

Title: Re: Drag washer materials
Post by: redsetta on June 01, 2012, 11:33:07 PM

QuoteI have a punch kit..but if its not too thick you can cut it with a good pair of scissors and finish it with a file etc

x2.
The CF dust can be quite irritating, so best avoid getting too much on the skin (or in the lungs).
Cheers, Justin

Title: Re: Drag washer materials
Post by: Dave RI on June 02, 2012, 11:53:20 AM

Thanks for all the help on this guys !!!! I contacted Smoothdrag and they carry sheet material which i will order this week , I am not sure about the carbon fiber on the dragon plate sight it looks to slick for drag washer material ? Maybe i am wrong i cut my own washers using a shim stock cutter and i am in the process of building a cutting fixture to sell , you see i am a tool and diemaker and we have have our own machine shop so things like this are right up our alley will keep everyone posted on our progress , anyone here interested in one of these fixtures when the time comes ?? Thanks guys

Dave
Beavertail Rod And Reel

Title: Re: Drag washer materials
Post by: alantani on June 02, 2012, 04:54:10 PM

if you were going to get into the offshore reel business, we are sorely in need of a guy that upgrade the old finnors to greased carbon fiber...... :-\

Reel Repair by Alan Tani

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