I was given a challenge

Started by Jerseymic, November 14, 2013, 09:13:13 AM

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docjun

Nice work Mike!  That's keeping a reel from going into retirement!

Jerseymic



Thanks docjun, like I said it was a challenge, just to see if I could get it to work again!

Mike.


the rockfish ninja

Really nice job on that!!! and IMHO it's better off w/o the levelwind, he can use his thumb plus he'll get more casting distance. What's the "JB weld"?  ???  Never heard of it, looks extremely useful.
Deadly Sebastes assassin.

Jerseymic

Quote from: the rockfish ninja on March 20, 2014, 09:10:57 PM
Really nice job on that!!! and IMHO it's better off w/o the levelwind, he can use his thumb plus he'll get more casting distance. What's the "JB weld"?  ???  Never heard of it, looks extremely useful.

Yes far better without the levelwind for casting, but they can be useful for boat fishing.

JB weld is a strong epoxy adhesive, here is a link http://www.amazon.co.uk/J-B-Weld-Original-Epoxy-Adhesive/dp/B0006O1ICE

Mike.

jay2578

#34
Hi Jerseymic, cracking job there!
Do you think jbweld would be suitable for filling small dinks around the side plate edges?
I've got some plates that I replaced on a 6500 cs rocket which have some 'rash' around the edges and would like to revamp em.

Cheers
Jay
Abu 6500 CS rocket x2
Abu 7001i
Abu 6500 C3

Jerseymic

Quote from: jay2578 on March 22, 2014, 10:09:12 AM
Hi Jerseymic, cracking job there!
Do you think jbweld would be suitable for filling small drinks around the side plate edges?
I've got some plates that I replaced on a 6500 cs rocket which have some 'rash' around the edges and would like to revamp em.

Cheers
Jay

Hi Jay,

I would think JB would be perfect for the job, when it has dried, it is pretty hard.

Mike.

jay2578

Thanks Mike,
JB weld on order.
Abu 6500 CS rocket x2
Abu 7001i
Abu 6500 C3

Jerseymic

I don't think you will be disappointed, it is the best epoxy I've tried.

If I remember correctly, it was recommended by someone on this forum, but my old brain can't remember who :-[

johnachak

#38
Wow, nice job. I'll bet the reel will hold up much better being sealed rather than letting water, etc. inside through the holes and under the tape. You have quite a lot of guts to take on a job like that for sure.

Jerseymic

Quote from: johnachak on April 12, 2014, 04:27:50 AM
Wow, nice job. I'll bet the reel will hold up much better being sealed rather than letting water, etc. inside through the holes and under the tape. You have quite a lot of guts to take on a job like that for sure.


Like I said it was a challenge, something to learn and practise on.

The guy has now given me the reel, so I will keep it as a souvenir!

Mike.

exp2000

Very Kinky lol. I would have just handed it straight back to him.

But what exactly this JB Weld I hear so much about? I assume that it is some form of epoxy?

Tightlines667

It is a slow cure, waterproof, flexible, 2-part epoxy, enfused with metal (aluminum).  It can also cure under water, and is rock hard once cured.  It bonds to aluminum well, and sets up roxk hard once fully cured.  It can be sanded, and will work as a filler as well. 

http://www.jbweld.com/

Devcon makes simlar products.

http://www.devcon.com/products/products.cfm?brand=Devcon&cat=Metal%20Repair

Hope springs eternal
for the consumate fishermen.

exp2000

Quote from: Tightlines666 on July 18, 2015, 04:14:28 AM
It is a slow cure, waterproof, flexible, 2-part epoxy, enfused with metal (aluminum).  It can also cure under water, and is rock hard once cured.  It bonds to aluminum well, and sets up roxk hard once fully cured.  It can be sanded, and will work as a filler as well. 

http://www.jbweld.com/

Devcon makes simlar products.

http://www.devcon.com/products/products.cfm?brand=Devcon&cat=Metal%20Repair



Tanks. Used the Devcon on a car engine once.

redsetta

Great work Mike - well done!
Love threads like this.
Cheers for sharing, Justin
Fortitudine vincimus - By endurance we conquer

Jerseymic

Quote from: redsetta on July 19, 2015, 06:16:53 AM
Great work Mike - well done!
Love threads like this.
Cheers for sharing, Justin

Thanks Justin, it was a bit of fun to do.

Mike.