I thought I'd drop this one here. Thought it might help out someone without much experience at some point.
Reel Won't Turn? How To Fix A Broken Reel That Won't Crank
https://youtu.be/-Yb-DHeBl9k
Excellent video brother...well put together and good explainations...Bill
Thanks for that excellent tutorial. I've never been into any of my spinners yet. My next challenge.
Thank y'all!
Yep, another good vid my friend. I already saw it on the ole YouTube, since i subbed to your channel.
Thanks
Brett
Thank you! I hope you enjoy my channel. I really enjoy doing the videos and the interaction with people in the comments.
I wish I had a YouTube account to take videos like you. You do an excellent job with those videos.
Joe/Off the Hook Rod & Reel
Quote from: Reel 224 on May 17, 2019, 04:11:50 PM
I wish I had a YouTube account to take videos like you. You do an excellent job with those videos.
Joe/Off the Hook Rod & Reel
Go for it Joe! It isn't very difficult to learn to do and most people on there are pretty nice to communicate with!
Another terrific video. Thanks Kevin. Dominick
Fantastic video and trouble shooting info. Thanks!!
Damian
Thanks guys!
Great video, keep them coming
Tom
I see a lot of spinning reels that could use new bearings or upgrade plastic/nylon bushings. Where do you source your generic bearings? 10 for $5 for example) 95% of my work is fresh water so salt corrosion is not a factor. A lot of spinning reels are not worth high end bearing that would cost more then the reel is worth. I just want to get them back into the hands of the owner in better shape. Even without new bearings if I can make them happy my goal is meet. Thanks
Quote from: Christopher M Songer on October 05, 2019, 12:09:35 PM
I see a lot of spinning reels that could use new bearings or upgrade plastic/nylon bushings. Where do you source your generic bearings? 10 for $5 for example) 95% of my work is fresh water so salt corrosion is not a factor. A lot of spinning reels are not worth high end bearing that would cost more then the reel is worth. I just want to get them back into the hands of the owner in better shape. Even without new bearings if I can make them happy my goal is meet. Thanks
eBay is where I buy most of mine. Common sizes are the cheapest.
Here is an example of a common size reel bearing and you can make an offer for less than the advertised price:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F161303271478
Scrolling down through the list in my search and there are other listings for less $$$ as well.
Here is 25 for just over $13: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F390660264847
Kevin, thanks for the info on those bearings. I will reserve those for low end economy rebuilds. Now to make a list of sizes I want to keep in stock.
Quote from: Christopher M Songer on October 05, 2019, 12:09:35 PM
I see a lot of spinning reels that could use new bearings or upgrade plastic/nylon bushings. Where do you source your generic bearings? 10 for $5 for example) 95% of my work is fresh water so salt corrosion is not a factor. A lot of spinning reels are not worth high end bearing that would cost more then the reel is worth. I just want to get them back into the hands of the owner in better shape. Even without new bearings if I can make them happy my goal is meet. Thanks
I've had some luck with JSB Great Bearings out of Ann Arbor. Some of what they sell may originate in China, but seems to be of a higher, more defined quality. Buy off the big auction site (many products ship free) or direct. I had my last order in less than 48 hrs. from placement.
Frank