AVET HXJ 5/2...new custom handle

Alto Mare · December 31, 2018, 10:55:33 PM

Did anyone else has ever had problems fitting the correct screwdriver tip in these tiny screws, or am I the only one?

A reel made in USA and my 4-5 dozen screwdriver tips made in USA didn't work $:-\$ .
I had to make my own by grinding the tip.

Sal

alantani · December 31, 2018, 11:51:15 PM

i have one that works fine but is "custom" as well..... $:-\$

akfish · January 01, 2019, 12:12:42 AM

I have a screwdriver I got at Home Depot. It is a convertible that has three bits in the handle. These bits are all tiny and have a flat head on one end and a Phillips on the other. The smallest Phillips is actually too small for the Avet handle knob screws,

Gfish · January 01, 2019, 12:22:18 AM

No. Only one screwdriver for a sample size, and it worked. Kinda a complicated arrangement for the knob, eh? I removed 1 of the shims to get mine up to par.

handi2 · January 01, 2019, 12:26:14 AM

No problem with the screws but getting the correct socket to fit the nut and fit into the hole. I have the right one and put it away by itself.

exp2000 · January 01, 2019, 06:17:29 AM

Quote from: handi2 on January 01, 2019, 12:26:14 AM
No problem with the screws but getting the correct socket to fit the nut and fit into the hole.

x2

Any suggestions?
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Alto Mare · January 01, 2019, 10:09:55 AM

Thanks guys! I thought it was strange, those are definitely not machined for US tools.
This isn't the first knob I removed and a small Phillips head has always worked with no issues.
It is a great reel, but they should do better on those.

Sal

Keith and Brett, I have not had a problem with the nut.
The first attempt it came off my mag but holder, the second time I rested the nut on top and the bit holder did the job.
Looks as the 1/4" bit holder is perfect for this situation, it fits to perfection.

Keta · January 01, 2019, 07:18:32 PM

I have a more pointed #2 Philips that I use.

Marlinmate · January 03, 2019, 04:44:13 AM

Now that the handle is apart...what is the correct sequence of washers that go back together? One of the washer has an "oblong" opening in it?

Alto Mare · January 03, 2019, 12:12:42 PM

Quote from: Marlinmate on January 03, 2019, 04:44:13 AM
Now that the handle is apart...what is the correct sequence of washers that go back together? One of the washer has an "oblong" opening in it?

The washers go back as I'm showing them on the pic above.
The thinner ( 3 ) washers are shims, you might find the same or you might find less or more...it wouldn't matter.
Those go in first, next would be the keyed washer and then the lock washer.

My reason for removing the knob is that a member requested a larger knob for these nice reels.

I usually wouldn't get involved in some like this, but he's a good guy and couldn't say no.
I'm waiting on a blade and I'm hoping it will work. I do not want to destroy the stock handle if I don't have to

Sal

Darin Crofton · January 04, 2019, 12:25:59 AM

Oh man I'm hoping for success on this one

Alto Mare · January 05, 2019, 08:31:34 PM

Well, I just received the blade and it fits to perfection. This is not an Avet part, but the machining is perfect, everything lines up:

Of course the reel would have worked just fine as it was, but it should be a little better now:

Sal

Darin Crofton · January 05, 2019, 09:56:47 PM

That looks incredible, and the knob goes so well with the silver reel, great job, Sal!!!
Signed one happy Raptor owner

MarkT · January 05, 2019, 10:25:58 PM

I thought Accurate uses #6 torx screws.

Alto Mare · January 05, 2019, 10:31:40 PM

I'm not sure Mark.
The 2 Philips head screws on the handle nut were standard, the 2 mentioned above on the knob were not.
I used many screwdriver tips, none worked. I'm not sure why they would have two different screw heads on the same reel, maybe the handle came from somewhere else $:-\$ .
The good part, it worked out.

Sal