| Author | Comment | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 RJD32 |
First Attempt at Reel Making |
Lead | ||
|
Posts: 15 08/18/2009 13:29 |
Here is my first attempt at constructing a reel that was based upon mhackney's instructions. My version has a few differences than his design, but this
illustrates how a reel could essentially be made with minimal tooling.
Ron |
|||
|
|
||||
|
pvansch1 |
#1 | |||
|
Posts: 4719 08/18/2009 14:33 Moderator |
Nicely done.
I there a click pawl for a drag?
Pete
|
|||
|
|
||||
|
mhackney |
#2 | |||
|
Posts: 17 08/18/2009 14:52 |
Ron did a superb job on his reel! He posted these photos on the Reelsmithing.com forum too.
Pete, my simple reel design that Ron used as a basis has a simple friction drag that uses a stainless steel spring washer. Ron first contacted me on July 17th and now 30ish days later has completed his first reel - and made his own tweaks as well! If you've read some of my other posts, I have started a reelsmithing forum at www.reelsmithing.com. I am writing a book (Dr. Todd is publishing it on his Whitefish Press. There are a number of other reelsmiths who have completed their first reals and posted photos on the forum. I have built a number of reels now with more sophisticated click pawl and disk type of drag systems. My plan is to publish those after I get the book completed. I do provide access to the book draft and drawings on a private forum to folks who actually want to build a reel. Just email or PM me here or there for more information. cheers, Michael
My fly fishing, rod building, fly tying and reel building blog: EclecticGuy
Last Edited By: mhackney 08/19/2009 07:49.
Edited 1 time.
|
|||
|
|
||||
|
oldtrout |
#3 | |||
|
Posts: 103 08/18/2009 20:39 |
That is outstanding. The quality and beauty of the work displayed on this forum never ceases to amaze. You guys rock!
|
|||
|
|
||||
|
pvansch1 |
#4 | |||
|
Posts: 4720 08/20/2009 07:24 Moderator |
Michael,
Thanks for the information, I was curious as to what ws in the little gap between the spool and cage. Very nice looking reel. What's the weight on a reel like that? Pete |
|||
|
|
||||
|
mhackney |
#5 | |||
|
Posts: 18 08/20/2009 14:39 |
Pete, these simple reels have a friction drag that uses a small stainless steel spring washer. The small gap between the spool plate and back plate is where
this drag system fits. On slightly more sophisticated reels, either the back plate would be recessed or the spool plate would be recessed to enclose the
friction drag. Over on my reelsmithing.com forum, we have a discussion going on Ron's gap - it is a bit wider than usual but still functional. My gap on
reels like this is around 0.02", Ron's measured to 0.04".
But, these reels are meant to be very functional, attractive begging reelsmith reels that can be built with minimal tools (an electric hand drill is the only required power tool). Once the basics are learned making this reel, the world of reelsmithing is opened! I can weigh one of my reels tonight and report back. regards, Michael
My fly fishing, rod building, fly tying and reel building blog: EclecticGuy
Last Edited By: mhackney 08/20/2009 14:41.
Edited 1 time.
|
|||
|
|
||||
|
RJD32 |
#6 | |||
|
Posts: 16 08/20/2009 16:50 |
Pete. Here is a picture of the reel with a gap of approximately 0.015" via the utilization of a brass shim between the hub and front spool plate.
Ron |
|||
|
|
||||
|
mhackney |
#7 | |||
|
Posts: 19 08/21/2009 16:57 |
Pete, my reel (which you can see in earlier posts) weighs 155.4 Gm or 5.48 Oz. My original design uses a Delrin spool hub. Ron used aluminum, which will be
slightly heavier.
cheers, Michael
My fly fishing, rod building, fly tying and reel building blog: EclecticGuy
|
|||
|
|
||||
|
richard kell handmade reels |
Well done! | #8 | ||
|
Posts: 25 09/01/2009 12:25 |
... very nice indeed.
|
|||
|
|
||||
|
speyco |
#9 | |||
|
Posts: 19 09/02/2009 14:18 |
Very Cool reel!!! Need a job??? Tim www.speyco.net
|
|||
|
|
||||
|
iwork2407 |
#10 | |||
|
Posts: 16 09/02/2009 22:26 |
Ron
Well Done |
|||
|
|
||||
|
thegubster |
Wow!! | #11 | ||
|
Posts: 1677 09/04/2009 12:14 |
Ron,
That's an impressive piece of metalworking indeed. Nice job!! And your turned knob/handle makes an excellent detail too. Very nicely done. I couldn't come anywhere near that close if I had a full toolroom, plus help! Jeremy. |
|||
|
|
||||
|
FISHON206 |
#12 | |||
|
Posts: 10 09/25/2009 01:29 |
Very nice job! Cool reel! How much $ did it cost to build? I'd like to try this winter....
|
|||
|
|
||||
|
RJD32 |
#13 | |||
|
Posts: 17 09/25/2009 15:11 |
Thanks for the kind responses.
Fishon206 If you are only interested in making one reel then kits were being offered by mhackney (name on this forum, and eclecticguy on the following forum), or otherwise some of the materials would have to be purchased in larger quantities. I bought the materials in larger amounts to make multiple reels, and purchased specialized brass drill bits as well as taps which ultimately affected the upfront costs. The provided link will be an invaluable resource, and ultimately address any questions that you possibly could have with the construction of a reel similar to mine. http://www.reelsmithing.com/forum/ Ron
Last Edited By: RJD32 09/25/2009 15:14.
Edited 1 time.
|
|||
|
|
||||
|
FISHON206 |
#14 | |||
|
Posts: 12 10/01/2009 23:38 |
How did you cut the round frame and spool with minimal tooling? How minimal is minimal??
|
|||
|
|
||||
|
mhackney |
#15 | |||
|
Posts: 26 10/02/2009 07:38 |
FISHON206, Hi, I am the fellow who started the reelsmithing.com forum and am writing the book on building reels that Ron mentioned. The book is nearing
completion but in the meantime, the forum is a great resource. The only power tool I require is an electric hand drill. Along with that, you need some drills,
a counter sync, a couple of taps, files, a hacksaw, a jewelers saw, hammer and center punch, +and sand paper. Those are the primary tools. I spent a lot of
time experimenting and prototyping to select materials and processes that will facilitate the process of building your first reel. Check out the forum and look
at some of the photos other new reelsmiths have made. regards, Michael
My fly fishing, rod building, fly tying and reel building blog: EclecticGuy
|
|||
|
|
||||
|
thegubster |
Hmmm... | #16 | ||
|
Posts: 1707 10/06/2009 18:51 |
mhackney wrote: Kinda wished I'd never read this...*G* Thanks. You have me really curious. Nice stuff here. Jeremy. |
|||
|
|
||||
