Penn Spindle

Started by nelz, August 01, 2020, 12:06:13 AM

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nelz

I've seen some Penn Jigmaster spindles that look like this, is this normal or is it damage?


JoseCuervo

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I think it is normal / manufactured that way. The other side has a less severe cut, but my eyes aren't what they used to be.


alantani

seen it plenty of times before. 
send me an email at alantani@yahoo.com for questions!

nelz

Quote from: alantani on August 01, 2020, 12:40:01 AMseen it plenty of times before.

So it's not due to damage then?

Brewcrafter

If you look closely you will notice the pinion should have corresponding bevels as well.  It is to insure engagement, that way as the spool or pinion rotate it helps it to drop down and "engage".  If the portion of the spindle you have pictured were cut with straight 90's, and the pinion as well, then there would probably be a tendency for the pinion to skip or have issues dropping down onto the spindle when attempting to engage. - john

RowdyW

It's a lead in for the pinion to ease the drop in.      Rudy

nelz

I'm asking because most of my spools are 90 degrees, no shaved corners, but now I've seen a couple like in the photo. Thanks guys.

Swami805

Would that cause a problem mixing and matching spools and pinions?
Do what you can with that you have where you are

nelz

Quote from: Swami805 on August 01, 2020, 02:32:50 AMWould that cause a problem mixing and matching spools and pinions?

Both spools seem to work with the flat faced pinion.