Mike's Reel Repair

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We are considering machining up idler gears for various reels that contain TWO ball bearings rather than just the standard plastic bushing or even one bearing. The prototypes we have now run like a bat outta hell.
Let us know with the poll below if we should do it, and what reels we should make them for.[/u]
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J David · Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 3:04 am Post subject:

Great idea,I would want it for 6000 series abu,s

rwschmitz · Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 4:38 pm Post subject: KITS

I would buy 10 kits !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mike · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 3:16 am Post subject:

3 weeks to lift off Smile

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YukonJohn · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject:

Great Idea! Go for it!

Roger · Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:12 pm Post subject:

Don't guess I registered in time to vote on this poll but I'm all for it' I'm upgrading all my reels at the moment and I'd be one the first in line.

Hammy129 · alevin Joined: 05 Feb 2008 Posts: 12 27 credits

Good idea, hopefully a luna 300 and a calcutta 400B will be in the mix.

Ken D · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:04 pm Post subject:

MIKE: do you have a projected price point worked up yet? kd

mike · Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:52 am Post subject:

k...finally started receiving the 'samples' back from the machine shop....first set was a bust, a month later we got another few back with better tolerances but they didn't spin worth a ****. Back to the drawing board. They were talking about military and airplane tolerances and such, not to mention the whack of cash to try and get set up.
I'm thinking now to have the gears made from brass, aluminum, or?? for better machineability and precision. I think if ONE factory touches the gear from start to finish then we can get these to work right.
In the works will be dual brg idlers for Abu 4000-600's, Abu 7000's, Shimano Calcutta's, Maybe even for some Daiwa's if there is enough call for them.

Ideas?

Mike
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Red and Round Forever · smolt Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 24 75 credits

I may be way out on a limb here, in addition to being very late to respond to the poll, but I wouldn't be surprised if you could sell a ton of them to fit 1500C and 2500C. I'd certainly buy some (along with all the other ABU sizes).

Ken D · Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 8:33 pm Post subject:

Hi, Mike, after re-reading the opening post, I'm uncertain as what you're doing... Are you planning on placing two thin ball bearings in an idler gear, instead of a thicker one, or are you planning on making up bb'd idler gears for reels presently without one.

fishfin · Joined: 19 Sep 2008 Posts: 3 8 credits

+2 for Daiwa Luna 300

Goldentouch · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 5:32 pm Post subject:

I know I am too late for the poll but I could and will order several for 6000 series Abu

StormCaster · smolt Joined: 14 Jul 2006 Posts: 25 59 credits

Yes I would definitely buy them Very Happy

mike · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:44 pm Post subject:

..still in the works, precision machining seems to be the issue, and getting the price of the precision down to an acceptable level. I am considering, now, having the idlers re-cast in metal with the bearing pockets in them.
The initial cost may be more, but we can be sure that the precision we need will be there.

Stay tuned
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andref · smolt Joined: 10 Jun 2009 Posts: 20 51 credits

any news?? love the idea of getting them im metal!!

rwschmitz · Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:49 pm Post subject:

WOW make them in metal, brass or alum. would be very cool with 2 bearings !!!!!!!!!!!!
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cbiegel · smolt Joined: 18 Sep 2009 Posts: 31 84 credits

I just installed the bearing idler gear in my 5500C3 and am very happy with it. Any word if these are going to be available for the 7000’s?

mike · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:23 am Post subject:

...trying a new machinist as well as STILL trying overseas.
No luck with either one yet Wink

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RealDoc · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:44 am Post subject:

Hmmmm ok i'll bite how about 1 for a shimano calcutta 250?