the new avet handle

Started by alantani, August 12, 2022, 04:59:03 AM

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alantani

tom made this for me a while back, but i'm finally getting around to posting the installation tutorial.  we've eliminated the need to drill, but actually bolting the handle on has proven to be a little more tedious than intended.  we want to get rid of the oval grip and bolt on something a little larger.  basically, you remove the old rubber grip and you're are left with the arm and a stainless steel post.  no more drilling.



for tools, you will need a size "O" phillips, a dental pick, a quarter inch driver extension, and a flat driver bit.



back out the two small screws and remove the handle cap.





you'll see a tiny hex nut.  to remove this, use the 1/4" drive extension.  it's a perfect fit!







the oval knob will lift right off. 



but, wait, there's more!  inside the knob are more washers.  beneath the hex nut is a lock washer, then a "D-shaft" washer, and then three flat washers. 



for those of you not familiar with D-shaft washers, they are designed to fit on a shaft with a matching cut out.  you can see it here. 



slide on the new handle, then two of the flat washers, and finally the D-shaft washer.



now install the new screw cap.  if you're lucky, you are done.  ok, it's too tight?  remove a flat washer.  too loose?  add a washer.  generally, two washers works.



you will have these left over parts.  save them.  you never know.....



your new handle is ready to enjoy.  they are $35 each plus shipping! 



thanks!  alan
send me an email at alantani@yahoo.com for questions!

CooldadE

That would go nicely on my HXJ Raptor!

Cool
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Keta

The install was easy when I put one on my JX.
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foakes

Great improvement in control and quality, Alan —-

Thanks for showing us!

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No ball bearings? If so, great!
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CooldadE

Cost and availability ? What size 3/0 or 5/0 ?

Cool
I would rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6...

Keta

Hi, my name is Lee and I have a fishing gear problem.

I have all of the answers, yup, no, maybe.

A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way.
Mark Twain

MarkT

I have one of those handles on my HX Raptor.  It's great!  I kept the original egg knob on my JX's since I use them for yoyoing and the egg works well for fast turning of the handle and the HXW Raptor already has a nice power handle.
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alantani

Quote from: CooldadE on August 12, 2022, 05:07:33 PMCost and availability ? What size 3/0 or 5/0 ?

only in the 5/0 size.  they are $35 plus shipping.  figure about $4 for first class mail. 
send me an email at alantani@yahoo.com for questions!

mikeysm

I put this handle on my reel. It came off of the wide reel.

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