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Title: custom stainless steel penn arms (updated january 2015)
Post by: alantani on January 20, 2015, 02:53:04 AM
i have five penn arms cut in stainless steel.  the advantage is corrosion resistance.  the disadvantage is that these arms will bend.  going left to right - first, a copy of the two position 6/0 senator arm, second is a copy of the two position 4/0 senator arm, third is a copy of the old penn international 30 arm, fourth is a cop of the three position jigmaster power handle arm, and fifth is a two position jigmaster prototype arm made for the old accurate boss reels.  i have 300-500 arms in inventory at any given time.  they are all $10 each. bear in mind that the international arm will require a $3 handle nut collar and screw set that will be extra.  the hole for the handle grip on the international arm is 5/16ths of an inch and it fits my grips that have the counterbore (so now you know what that size came from!!!!)  all the rest of the arms have a hole for the grip that measures 3/16ths of an inch and will easily accommodate any number of other aftermarket grips (http://smoothdrag.com/handles.html).  

(http://alantani.com/gallery/11/1_19_01_15_7_31_54_11704963.jpeg)

here is the 6/0 senator arm with a 5/0 grip, compared to the stock 6/0 power handle.  this handle arm fits on the black and red side plate 6/0's, as well as the 9/0 senator

(http://alantani.com/gallery/11/1_19_01_15_7_31_56_117052282.jpeg)

here are the 4/0 senator arm and the international 30 arm, compared to the stock 4/0 power handle.  both stainless steel arms fit on a 4/0 113h senator gear sleeve.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/11/1_19_01_15_7_31_58_11706154.jpeg)

and here is the jigmaster arm and accurate boss arm, compared to a jigmaster power handle.  

(http://alantani.com/gallery/11/1_19_01_15_7_31_59_11707526.jpeg)

i would typically rig the 4/0 and 6/0 arms with my 5/0 delron grips, and set up the jigmaster/accurate arms with one of my 3/0 delron grips.  to order these, let me know what sizes/types of arms you want, grips if needed, the quantity, your shipping info and email address and i will ship them out with a paypal request.  
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms for 2015
Post by: fIsHsTiiCkS on January 20, 2015, 03:41:22 AM
These will bend? Should they not be stronger than the stock brass over chrome handles
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms for 2015
Post by: alantani on January 20, 2015, 04:33:21 AM
these will bend if you really bear down on them.  there are different grades of stainless.  the one we chose was compromise of corrosion resistance, hardness, cost and ease of machining.  you can see that the 6/0 arm is pretty thick, as is the international 30 arm.  if you use the short throw position for the jigmaster arm and fish it reasonably, you will never have a problem.  the two position 4/0 senator arm might be a problem in the long position under ALOT of pressure, otherwise it will be fine. 
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms for 2015
Post by: crackerman on January 20, 2015, 01:41:54 PM
What grade stainless is it? They could possibly be heat treated to bring the hardness/ stiffness back up. (if I buy one in the near future, I will give it a shot with my garage methods)


I would be nice if that 4/0 arm was as thick as the 30. I have long arms and a long throw is more comfortable, plus leverage helps.
I was disturbed at how much flex a stock 4/0 power handle has when really cranking braid onto the reel. I noticed the diawa 400h handle is significantly thicker and has much less flex.
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms for 2015
Post by: Keta on January 20, 2015, 02:36:13 PM
Heat treating SS is not easy.
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms for 2015
Post by: Bryan Young on January 20, 2015, 03:16:27 PM
Heat treating involves hours at very high temperatures and a cool down rate.  I hear it's a science to heat treat metals.
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms for 2015
Post by: BMITCH on January 20, 2015, 03:20:32 PM
Do any of these fit the tld25?
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms for 2015
Post by: Alto Mare on January 20, 2015, 04:45:54 PM
Quote from: Keta on January 20, 2015, 02:36:13 PM
Heat treating SS is not easy.


I bet nothing will happen to those handles above, to me they're strong enough, except the one on the far right.
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms for 2015
Post by: alantani on January 20, 2015, 06:43:14 PM
Quote from: BMITCH on January 20, 2015, 03:20:32 PM
Do any of these fit the tld25?

one of these will.  http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=12789.0
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms (updated january 2015)
Post by: Ron Jones on January 24, 2015, 06:20:39 AM
Just so anyone who is interested knows, I have caught all kinds of fish, yellowtail to halibut, with the handle on the right with no problems. It is my favorite handle of all time and I am certain I will get more from Alan until he runs out. No better size for a 180/146/100.
Ron
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms for 2015
Post by: Keta on January 24, 2015, 07:25:18 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on January 20, 2015, 04:45:54 PMBut some can easly get it done

Yup, I have the tools now (stole the wife's ceramics kiln) but no real interest.
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms (updated january 2015)
Post by: garking84 on January 30, 2015, 03:52:29 AM
I'm interested in the jigmaster arms 1 of each.
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms for 2015
Post by: Three se7ens on January 30, 2015, 05:24:40 AM
Quote from: Keta on January 24, 2015, 07:25:18 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on January 20, 2015, 04:45:54 PMBut some can easly get it done

Yup, I have the tools now (stole the wife's ceramics kiln) but no real interest.

Don't forget that the 300 series stainless steels can't be heat treated.  They can only be work hardened.  The 400 series can be heat treated, as well as the precipitation hardening stainless steels like 17-4.
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms (updated january 2015)
Post by: Alto Mare on January 30, 2015, 11:13:19 AM
I don't know much about steel, but learning quite a bit from you guys. Yes I do know about the 300 and 400 series, this information was also given here almost three years ago, at the time that Alan C. was offering custom parts.
All of Alan's heat treated parts are 400 series, he's source are determining if the 301 would be good enough for some other parts.
I like heat treated pats when available, jack and yokes on the Jigmasters have no flexing.
I would also rather have heat treated gears, pinion and main gear, I do not mind if the gears are a little noisier.
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms (updated january 2015)
Post by: Bryan Young on January 30, 2015, 03:53:16 PM
I too have learned that 300 series Stainless comes in different hardnesses as well.  I'm not sure how it compares with 400 Series or 17-4 or 18-8 or any others.  But this is what I have found, and some 300 series will probably function just fine for many of our applications for years.  Look how long many of the brass/bronze parts used in Penn Reels have lasted?

(http://alantani.com/gallery/11/386_30_01_15_8_51_19.jpeg)
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms for 2015
Post by: Bryan Young on January 30, 2015, 03:57:08 PM
Quote from: Three se7ens on January 30, 2015, 05:24:40 AMDon't forget that the 300 series stainless steels can't be heat treated.  They can only be work hardened.  The 400 series can be heat treated, as well as the precipitation hardening stainless steels like 17-4.

Adam, does this mean that if I were to flat impact a bar of 301, 302, 304,... stainless steel, the strength of these stainless steels will increase?
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms (updated january 2015)
Post by: thorhammer on December 08, 2016, 04:22:00 PM
Alan, how are you sitting for 4/0 handle assemblies? $?

John
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms (updated january 2015)
Post by: alantani on December 08, 2016, 05:17:22 PM
Quote from: thorhammer on December 08, 2016, 04:22:00 PM
Alan, how are you sitting for 4/0 handle assemblies? $?

John

got a bunch!  let me know what you need.  i'm am slugging through pm's now, still trying to catch up.  joy had a pretty long list of things for me to do as soon i got home, so i'm still buried in emails, snail mail and pm's.  i don't think she was happy about my going to puerto vallarta without her!   ;D
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms (updated january 2015)
Post by: STRIPER LOU on December 08, 2016, 05:41:12 PM
Hey Alan, great tuna trip by the way!

I need a bunch of these handles to go with my knobs. Do you have BOTH 2 & 3 hole for the 113H and the JM jigmaster.
Thanks,  ..  Lou
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms (updated january 2015)
Post by: alantani on December 08, 2016, 07:30:27 PM
Quote from: STRIPER LOU on December 08, 2016, 05:41:12 PM
Hey Alan, great tuna trip by the way!

I need a bunch of these handles to go with my knobs. Do you have BOTH 2 & 3 hole for the 113H and the JM jigmaster.
Thanks,  ..  Lou

got a bunch!  they are all $10 each.  let me know how many of each and i will figure out shipping.  thanks!  alan
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms (updated january 2015)
Post by: thorhammer on December 08, 2016, 08:09:22 PM
Ok, so I also needed two extra blades for my Lou knobs and was gonna send to him. Lou, if you will, just blade up mine with two hole 113H blanks, and give me the bill for all when complete, if that works for you.

Alan, I am in need of (1) two hole 113H blank and also two of your 5/0 handle assemblies mounted on same. Let me know how much.

Thanks!

John
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms (updated january 2015)
Post by: alantani on December 08, 2016, 08:23:14 PM
will do!
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms (updated january 2015)
Post by: Fleet on May 23, 2017, 06:12:32 PM
Alan, I take one of the Penn 6/0 Arms. Can i send payment thru pal pal or? Fleet Thanks
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms (updated january 2015)
Post by: mbyoung on September 07, 2017, 01:51:18 AM
Do you have any of the Jigmaster handles for sale? The gold is good but I would like plain stainless or silver also.
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms (updated january 2015)
Post by: alantani on September 07, 2017, 01:54:22 AM
i have both the stock jigmaster 24-56 power handle and a custom handle assembly with a stainless steel arm and a 3/0 grip.  send a pm and i can get either out to you.  thanks!  alan
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms (updated january 2015)
Post by: SuperDave4x4 on March 17, 2019, 11:28:13 PM
Where does one purchase the handles and arms for a 113h?

Mystic only carries the Pro Challenger arm.
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms (updated january 2015)
Post by: alantani on March 17, 2019, 11:59:33 PM
i have an arm that is a stainless steel copy of the 24-349h arm.  send a pm if i can tempt you with one!
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms (updated january 2015)
Post by: SuperDave4x4 on March 19, 2019, 03:34:12 PM
Quote from: alantani on March 17, 2019, 11:59:33 PM
i have an arm that is a stainless steel copy of the 24-349h arm.  send a pm if i can tempt you with one!

I sent you a PM but it's not showing up in my sent folder.
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms (updated january 2015)
Post by: RowdyW on March 19, 2019, 03:41:41 PM
I think a lot of the newer members are forgetting to check mark the "save message" box at the lower left before hitting "send".        Rudy
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms (updated january 2015)
Post by: pompano joe on May 09, 2023, 04:06:19 AM
I would like 4 of the two position handle blanks for the Penn 114H, please.
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms (updated january 2015)
Post by: alantani on May 09, 2023, 04:12:58 AM
just the arms, right?  not the arms plus 5/0 grips.  i'll send them out in tomorrow's mail.  thanks!  alan
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms (updated january 2015)
Post by: Fishead on August 19, 2023, 02:34:58 PM
Got mine yesterday. The pics don't do these justice. Very nice arm indeed! Even better with Alan's grip on it.
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms (updated january 2015)
Post by: otghoyt on March 23, 2024, 10:33:21 PM
Hi Alan; Hoyt Olsen, back again... Are you still selling these arms?
Title: Re: custom stainless steel penn arms (updated january 2015)
Post by: alantani on March 24, 2024, 12:23:55 AM
yes!  let me know which ones and your address.  do you need grips in addition to the arms?