My most recent save - JVH raised pillar 2:1 Multiplier

[sdlehr]

I think I restore reels to keep sane. Or out of jail.... picked up this turn of the century Julius vom Hofe Raised Pillar 2:1 Multiplier with hard rubber side plates. The tail plate had seen better days. I was just the guy to find this reel and restore it. It's funny how these projects don't reveal their success or failure until the very last step.... so I'm calling this one a success and am looking for an 8-prong spider washer and bearing cap for the tail plate...

[thorhammer]

Nice work, Sid!

[STRIPER LOU]

Looks as new! Great work Sid. I work on reels all the time,  .....  unfortunately its done nothing for my sanity! ha.

How's the weather down there and are you doing any fishing? We're suppose to get 12 to 16 inches of snow tomorrow. Cant wait! (right)

...................Lou

[Alto Mare]

That's a professional repair right there, good job Sid!

[Gfish]

Hard rubber. Replacement or repair? If repair howedja do that?

[foakes]

Sid tells us he is a Veterinarian — however...methinks he moonlights as a dentist!

Great restore, Sid!

Best,

Fred

[Tightlines667]

Great work Sid!

John

[sdlehr]

Thanks guys.

Hard rubber. Replacement or repair? If repair howedja do that?

Repair, and thanks for the compliment. I staged it in three stages using 5-minute epoxy mixed with hard rubber dust.... then a few files, sanding, etc.... If I had replaced it I wouldn't have bothered posting  As you're doing a project such as this you don't really know the end result until you get there.... each step brings it closer and closer, but if you try to take it too far you suddenly highlight the difference between the materials instead of blending them together. The trick is knowing when to stop. I stopped with 800-grit on this one. I learned what I know from the ORCA Reel Restoration Manual. And then experience.

[Dominick]

Pure genious.  Good job Sid.  Dominick

[handi2]

Very nice Sid,

That reel I was going to send you got picked up by the owner. He decided to keep it.

[sdlehr]

Very nice Sid,

That reel I was going to send you got picked up by the owner. He decided to keep it.

I was wondering what happened to that reel..... I thought it was yours..... I guess you did too, for at least a while....

[swill88]

Beautiful work Sid.
Knowing when to quit when repairing finish is where I run into trouble. You did it as close to perfect as possible.
Steve

[sdlehr]

Beautiful work Sid.
Knowing when to quit when repairing finish is where I run into trouble. You did it as close to perfect as possible.
Steve

Yeah, forget perfect. The closer you get the more you see. It's not possible to accomplish an undetectable patch. And that's probably good. My new standard is if you can't see the repair from 2 feet away (less than an arm's length), it's a success. If I ever get better than that, I'll be sure to let you all know...

[Bill B]

  Looks great Sid.....Good jon on the repair....Bill