Akron 1894L Manufacture Dates??

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September 15, 2021, 11:22:35 PM Last Edit: September 16, 2021, 02:14:22 AM by jgp12000
I picked up 6 combos today at Goodwill for $32 including an Akron 1894L/True Temper 4100 rod combo?, Zebco 33 ,888,404,a cheapo spinner (just for the rod), another Mitchell 300 missing lots of paint. My neighbor reloads and has a brass cleaner that uses SS media similar to small needle bearings. After disassembling I am thinking about running the 300 and the  Akron through the hopper, he says it mostly polishes. I may powder coat the 300 pink for my granddaughter or something different camo ? The 300 is being stripped  either way, I am concerned it might damage the Akron's finish?

foakes

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September 15, 2021, 11:37:46 PM
Good bargains!

Should be able to play around with some of them, and maybe sell a couple to pay for the whole lot.

Good searching!

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September 15, 2021, 11:56:17 PM
you think the SS media will damage the Akron?

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September 16, 2021, 12:00:26 AM
 I would do it , just keep the glass end cap out .
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September 16, 2021, 02:49:59 PM Last Edit: September 16, 2021, 06:10:49 PM by jgp12000
the reels are in the hopper now for 3 hours, I soaked the Akron 1894L handle in dawn/water and the plastic split in half on one end never seen that happen?
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