Machining line rollers

[JasonGotaProblem]

It seems to me that one of the primary parts that sends a beloved but not necessarily vintage spinner to the shelf is the line roller getting ruined and the replacement is long extinct.

I feel like compared to some of the more commonly made parts for conventionals, a line roller would be easy-ish to make. though i imagine the limiting factor is one could make a gear sleeve for a penn 500 and the same piece can work in 6 different reels spanning 60 years of production, increasing demand for that item. But a line roller for a stradic might also fit a spheros but the 3000 size is different from the 5000 size.

[Wompus Cat]

Sure it would be an easy part to make . First one would cost about 300 or more  dollars then the rest could be made for a quarter or less.
So with all the different Od's and Id's factor that in for each one .
Part obsolescence is an INTENTIONAL MANUFACTURING PRACTICE TODAY. Often within weeks of the first run . SAD but TRUE.

[JasonGotaProblem]

I'm well versed in planned obsolescence. I'm trying to beat the system. Agreed though on all points. So one would need to figure out which line rollers were most in demand.

I know very little about machining as demonstrated by my posts, but would it.be possible to cad up say 10 sizes of line roller in a stack to be made on a lathe? I suspect this would require stacking them in order of internal dia smallest being the deepest. Then you just cut them apart? Maybe overly optimistic. Or is it?

[Midway Tommy]

IMO, carbide or ceramic is the only way to go so you best have some darn good tools to make them. I think making a line roller out of SS is nothing more than a waste of time.

[JasonGotaProblem]

IMO, carbide or ceramic is the only way to go so you best have some darn good tools to make them. I think making a line roller out of SS is nothing more than a waste of time.

Dang it you're absolutely right. Didn't think about that.

[ReelClean]

Start looking at this and similar, you may be able to make something fit by playing with shims and bearing sizes.  I got an old FH Stradic back in service with this one.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1645377552.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.165d1802nF2Rya
cheers
Steve

[Cor]

I have purchased quite a few items from ROC with good value and results!   Currently there seems to be a problem with certain items, like small squid hooks.

[philaroman]

Start looking at this and similar, you may be able to make something fit by playing with shims and bearing sizes.  I got an old FH Stradic back in service with this one.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1645377552.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.165d1802nF2Rya
cheers
Steve

if those are tested/approved by AT members, GET THEM -- that's a great price!!!
it's SOOOOOOO NICE to NEVER worry about a scratched/scuffed roller
all my in-use Shimano's are converted to mid-90's genuine Shimano solid SIC rollers,
and I wouldn't part w/ my spares for <$10 (used)
mine don't even have the more modern "twist-reducing" groove/channel
don't need/want/believe that feature (need new topic for that rant )

[handi2]

It's not the end of a reels life if the line roller is stuck. Early reels didn't have rolling line rollers. Most of the time customers didn't even know theirs wasn't working.

[Wompus Cat]

Start looking at this and similar, you may be able to make something fit by playing with shims and bearing sizes.  I got an old FH Stradic back in service with this one.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1645377552.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.165d1802nF2Rya
cheers
Steve

if those are tested/approved by AT members, GET THEM -- that's a great price!!!
it's SOOOOOOO NICE to NEVER worry about a scratched/scuffed roller
all my in-use Shimano's are converted to mid-90's genuine Shimano solid SIC rollers,
and I wouldn't part w/ my spares for <$10 (used)
mine don't even have the more modern "twist-reducing" groove/channel
don't need/want/believe that feature (need new topic for that rant )

I HAVE bought of Ali BOO BOO but the shipping time SUX. Just Sayin 

[ReelClean]

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Start looking at this and similar, you may be able to make something fit by playing with shims and bearing sizes.  I got an old FH Stradic back in service with this one.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1645377552.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.165d1802nF2Rya
cheers
Steve

if those are tested/approved by AT members, GET THEM -- that's a great price!!!
it's SOOOOOOO NICE to NEVER worry about a scratched/scuffed roller
all my in-use Shimano's are converted to mid-90's genuine Shimano solid SIC rollers,
and I wouldn't part w/ my spares for <$10 (used)
mine don't even have the more modern "twist-reducing" groove/channel
don't need/want/believe that feature (need new topic for that rant )

I HAVE bought of Ali BOO BOO but the shipping time SUX. Just Sayin 

Nah, just select DHL and pay $154.00 shipping for a 1oz package! 

[Gfish]

I've had problems with one part on my Stratic FJ line rollers. Didn't notice that part in Reelclean's reference. Always got badly corroded though; some kinda prolly pot-metal part that couldn't handle saltwater at all.