tools of the trade

[jtwill98]

I forgot to add one more item I find useful. I service reels at my soldering bench, which also has a 10x magnifying lamp that I find useful with my aging eyes.   

[handi2]

I use the Milwaukee power M4 power screwdriver that has a great clutch. The clutch is so light I have to tighten the screws with a screwdriver after. Or I use the M4 to tighten on larger reels.

Keith

[Shellbelly]

I find useful with my aging eyes

That's a frustrating problem.  I got these from a long-retired machinist.  A bit comical, but they work.  Jewelers glasses with multiple lenses would be another option. 

My reel work area is in our living room so I can't get too "industrial" in there and the garage is a sawdust factory. 

[handi2]

I find useful with my aging eyes

That's a frustrating problem.  I got these from a long-retired machinist.  A bit comical, but they work.  Jewelers glasses with multiple lenses would be another option. 

My reel work area is in our living room so I can't get too "industrial" in there and the garage is a sawdust factory.

I've seen those used in movies

They are cool 😎

[oldmanjoe]

I find useful with my aging eyes

That's a frustrating problem.  I got these from a long-retired machinist.  A bit comical, but they work.  Jewelers glasses with multiple lenses would be another option. 

My reel work area is in our living room so I can't get too "industrial" in there and the garage is a sawdust factory.

Anybody know the proper name for those glasses , They are kinder cool to have around .  I know there are a lots of head band types and some clip on eye loops .
    When I fly under the radar in the living room  "reel shop"
        And when my glasses need glasses , I use a hanging magnifier or a hand held .
    The garage has the swing arm with light magnifier .

[PacRat]

My dentist uses something similar. It has a small light in the middle and it fits over his glasses. An advertisement for a similar device recently popped up on my computer but I scrolled past it when I saw the price. I believe it was a bit north of $500.

[foakes]

There is a dual lighted Electrix magnifier permanently mounted to the main bench.  Just moves out of the way when not needed.

Also use a color 20X Merlin when needed for very close inspection.

When Micro-Tuning a reel for best & smoothest function —- it is amazing the tiny flaws or burrs that can be detected on parts with these —- but invisible to the naked eye even with glasses.

Makes all the difference —- and makes everything quicker and more effective operating.

Best, Fred

[kevin cozens]

I recently purchasd a smooth drag 8 in 1 spanner from blakdog tackle here in the UK.
What i would like to get hold of is a better wench for the handle nuts fitted to mitchell 600 series multipliers.
The OEM supplied took is OK but its a little on the short side.