While I was making the standard cups for the Jig Master plates, I ran a bunch of knurled knob style cups that will fit all the Accurate "AccuPlates" from the 140 thru the 4/0. Yes, the Squidders, the Jiggys, the 3/0's and the 4/0's! These fill all Cortez Conversions plates as well, but they won't fit Lee Pro. This is for the non-handle side for those of you who like to adjust the tension or side load on the spool.
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I'll have these available later this week and will post a price at that time.
Wow, I could use 3.
Quote from: Cortez_Conversions on November 15, 2015, 12:33:54 AM
This is for the non-handle side for those of you who like to adjust the tension or side load on the spool.
Sal, do you see? Wayne is not the only one. ::) Dominick
Will they fit the Newell reels
WOW, very cool . . . I really LIKE those!
Tom, they look great, thanks for offering them to us. See if you could make me one with an alarm for when it gets too tight and ship it directly to Dominick. I'll pick up the tab ;)
Quote from: Dominick on November 15, 2015, 03:14:13 AM
Quote from: Cortez_Conversions on November 15, 2015, 12:33:54 AM
This is for the non-handle side for those of you who like to adjust the tension or side load on the spool.
Sal, do you see? Wayne is not the only one. ::) Dominick
I didn't say for anyone not to use it, I only told you "or Wayne" not to use it. That bearing was crazy tight, I could hardly move the spool ::)
That's how bearings go bad or at times plates crack. I've seen a few cracked plates on those.
With that said, you've been fishing over 50 years more than me, so, if you like it tight...go for it! ;D
Tom,
You never cease to amaze me with your machine work and creativity... those are beautiful and practical as well.
I would like 2 please.
Thanks for offering these here.
Dom
Ingenious and elegant... by any chance will they fit the JVariance 4/0 plates? :)
~A~
Quote from: Reel 224 on November 15, 2015, 02:54:35 PM
Will they fit the standard threads on the Penn Jig Master and the Penn Surf-master 200 side plates?
Sorry, they don't fit stock reels.
Quote from: Aiala on November 15, 2015, 04:09:42 PM
Ingenious and elegant... by any chance will they fit the JVariance 4/0 plates? :)
~A~
I don't know. I don't have any Jvariance products. If the threads are the same, then there is a chance they will work together.
Tom, these will fit accuplates and your plates but will they fit your new plates you're bringing to the table (hopefully soon.)
Thanks
Dom
Quote from: broadway on November 15, 2015, 07:46:46 PM
Tom, these will fit accuplates and your plates but will they fit your new plates you're bringing to the table (hopefully soon.)
Thanks
Dom
They sure will!
Tom,
Put me down for 2.
Thanks, SpeedwagonII
Pretty sweet! I'm interested in 1x.
Put me down for 6.
I'll buy a couple,
put me down for 4 please thanks
Two.
Only on AT !! I love it !!
Put me down for 6 Please
awesome work, sadly my accuplates for the 4/0 dont have this option.
just a bearing space inside the plate
Quote from: steelfish on November 17, 2015, 11:40:14 PM
awesome work, sadly my accuplates for the 4/0 dont have this option.
just a bearing space inside the plate
Really? on the non-handle side too?
well you put me in doubt, so I went to check the accuplate out and found out that you're right, mine has an adjustable bearing cup too :-[ :-[
well I will be waiting for your price at least for one.
Ok, so I did all my cyphering and came up with $21.00 a piece, shipped in the US. So for those of you folks who have already claimed dibbs, let me know if you still want them. Now, if you are planning on buying the Jigmaster sideplates when they come out and want to swap out the standard bearing cup for one of these, let me know that too, and I'll swap it out for you no charge. Just PM me that info so I don't forget.
I am still down for 6, but am also still in for 4 sets of jigmaster plates and 4 of those 6 were for those plates, so I guess that means I just need 2 and I'll take the other 4 as a swap-out when the jigmaster plates are ready.
Thanks for making all the great parts. One more reason why AT is the best website in the universe !!
Tom,
I need one for my Cortez conversion, and one as a spare; future project. That makes two. can we order them yet?
Dave Babcock
Yes, they are available.
The bearing cups arrived today.
Thanks Tom!
Beautiful design and workmanship.
Also, they fit my pro gear 545.
Quote from: swill88 on November 29, 2015, 01:33:23 AM
The bearing cups arrived today.
Thanks Tom!
Beautiful design and workmanship.
Also, they fit my pro gear 545.
You are welcome. The Pro Gear is a bonus!
Quote from: Cortez_Conversions on November 29, 2015, 09:39:02 PM
Quote from: swill88 on November 29, 2015, 01:33:23 AM
The bearing cups arrived today.
Thanks Tom!
Beautiful design and workmanship.
Also, they fit my pro gear 545.
You are welcome. The Pro Gear is a bonus!
Not only fits... but the o-ring depth is just right!
Not sure why I would want to loosen it though... flylining?
Quote from: swill88 on November 29, 2015, 10:38:13 PM
Quote from: Cortez_Conversions on November 29, 2015, 09:39:02 PM
Quote from: swill88 on November 29, 2015, 01:33:23 AM
The bearing cups arrived today.
Thanks Tom!
Beautiful design and workmanship.
Also, they fit my pro gear 545.
You are welcome. The Pro Gear is a bonus!
Not only fits... but the o-ring depth is just right!
Not sure why I would want to loosen it though... flylining?
Yes mainly fly lining live baits. I also find it helps re-educate your thumb to casting. First thing in the morning you may want to tighten 'er up a little until you loosen up. Lessens the chance of a professional over run.
Tom, the bearing cup arrived, beautiful work...as always:
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To bad they don't fit your custom squidder.
Thanks buddy!
Sal
I thought they did fit his Squidder, the reason I said I would take two.
If you keep the spool centered as it should be, the bearing cup sticks out too much:
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The bearing cup is perfect and it will work on Tom's squidder as well, but the problem is with the inner post.
Easy fix, the Squidder needs a shallower inner post, unless its just my spool.
Sal, pull the bearing and pull out the inner post with a pair of needle nose pliers! ;D
I've been busy at work and down with a cold to boot and haven't given you all the full description on these cups.
The inner post is removable to fit a wider range of reels.
While I do have a good selection of reels, I don't have them all. By having a removable center post, it fits a wider range of plates.
Tom
Tom, I tried that and it helped, but the O-Ring is still out halfway. Would that be ok?
I'm fine with it either way, I have many reels that could use these. I'm just giving out some information, probably helpful to some.
Go take care of that cold, these can wait.
Sal
Quote from: Alto Mare on December 04, 2015, 12:48:04 AM
Tom, I tried that and it helped, but the O-Ring is still out halfway. Would that be ok?
I'm fine with it either way, I have many reels that could use these. I'm just giving out some information, probably helpful to some.
Go take care of that cold, these can wait.
Sal
Sal, your input is always appreciated.
I'm not sure if there is enough engagement with only half the O-ring seated. Looking at your picture, I can see where I made a mistake. The reel I checked fitment with was one of the first ones I made. I did make some changes to later models and this is the cause. This was my intention.
While these are intended for Accu-plates, it sucks that they don't fit the squidders. Add one more project....
(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag109/Cortez_Conversions/146%20Squidder/IMG_0437_zpsouevjywa.jpg)
Got mine in the mail yesterday, finally put it on tonight. Too cool how easy it is! Thanks Tom for another killer product. Is it bad that I think it makes the reel look even sexier too? Form and Function!
recieved mine! Greatest thing since the flush toilet!
Thanx Tom
I received mine and I agree with Dan.
;D
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Hey Tom, the bearing you use on these cups, Do you sale them?
Quote from: fishhawk on January 05, 2016, 05:37:10 PM
Hey Tom, the bearing you use on these cups, Do you sale them?
Dawn at Smoothdrag.com has them. PM me if she can't get them for you.
thanx Tom!
Mark
Tom, compadre.
send you a couple of PM,
thanks buddy.
aloha Tom if you still have these ill take 3. 113hlw's
thanks
aloha tom
I was wondering if you still have these available
Also I am looking for a bearing cap for the handle side that fits accuplates
Quote from: Fishamen7 on September 04, 2016, 11:58:30 PM
aloha tom
I was wondering if you still have these available
Also I am looking for a bearing cap for the handle side that fits accuplates
What reel model are you looking at?
I don't have the knurled cups, but may have the standard ones, depending on model.
Tom
I finally had some time to knock out some of these cups. As soon as Rob gets them up on the website, they are available.
The price actually dropped a buck to $20.00 even. Nice!
Tom
Tom I will take a set to try on my JVariance 4/0 plates. As you can see the stock cups don't have enough meat in them to properly center the spool.
Quote from: Cortez_Conversions on October 22, 2016, 11:10:11 PM
I finally had some time to knock out some of these cups. As soon as Rob gets them up on the website, they are available.
The price actually dropped a buck to $20.00 even. Nice!
Tom
And they are up on the website.
Thanks everyone.
Tom or anyone
Will the cup fit a Pro Gear 454?.
Joel8080
Quote from: joel8080 on October 29, 2016, 06:56:57 PM
Tom or anyone
Will the cup fit a Pro Gear 454?.
Joel8080
I'm not sure what Pro Gear reels this cup will fit, but back on page two of this thread, one is installed on a 545.
I hgope tis helps!
Tom
If it fits in a 545, it will fit in a 454. It's the same bearing cup.
Quote from: Bryan Young on October 30, 2016, 05:36:46 PM
If it fits in a 545, it will fit in a 454. It's the same bearing cup.
Thanks Bryan!
Hi Tom. Will these fit your 4/0 CC plates?
They do Ralph.
Quote from: RiverAngler on October 30, 2016, 07:33:26 PM
Hi Tom. Will these fit your 4/0 CC plates?
Yes, they sure do!
Cool!
I received my bearing cups they are fantastic great for Baitcasting in Hawaii
Mahalo for producing a great product
Jason
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I'll take 2 please.
Quote from: Tightlines666 on October 22, 2016, 11:28:47 PM
Tom I will take a set to try on my JVariance 4/0 plates. As you can see the stock cups don't have enough meat in them to properly center the spool.
Unfortunately these do not fit my series JVARIANCE plate. It is close, but will not thread in more than about 1 turn. I will use it on one of my other reels, and shim the bearing on my JVARIANCE with delron.
John
Any plans to make these in black?
Patrick
Hello Tom
Will these be made again? These knurled knobs are fantastic upgrades
Especially for people who cast these reels.
Jason
I never saw these, would be great to get my hands on some ;D
very nice!!!!!! ;D
I have a few that are tight on the bearing cup, meaning the bearing presses in and would need tools to remove. PM me if you're interested.
Tom
Quote from: Cortez_Conversions on April 23, 2019, 08:05:36 PM
I have a few that are tight on the bearing cup, meaning the bearing presses in and would need tools to remove. PM me if you're interested.
Tom
Tom: I take four sets.
Joe
Tom, is your online store's website functional? Can get there, but then cannot pull up anything beyond the home page. Anyway lookin for 4 adjustable bearing cups to fit in your jigmaster plates.
Quote from: Gfish on July 26, 2019, 06:16:55 AM
Tom, is your online store's website functional? Can get there, but then cannot pull up anything beyond the home page. Anyway lookin for 4 adjustable bearing cups to fit in your jigmaster plates.
As far as I can see, everything is up.
I don't have any more of the knurled cups, right now no plans for a run in the near future, but never say never.
Tom
Still lookin for - 4 of these. They are vastly superior to ones that need a screwdriver to adjust.
Greg, no idea if i do but will check.
Thanks buddy. I have the b.bearings to go in them.
Negative. sorry.