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fishfish
29-09-2007, 11:30
i need a couple of small jobs doing and would supply the wood,plus pay ! what i need is 4 small spools made for fishing line.
4inches accross,1.5 inches deep with a chanel in the side about1/2 inch deep.can anyone help?
I can :) Probably would not cost you too much, I work as a woodwork tutor for a charity and I would be able to get one of my client there to do them as a project. Unless you want them, like yesterday:D , of course. Can you post a drawing to see exactly what you are after. Does not need to be Michaelangelo drawing!
fishfish
29-09-2007, 12:22
cheers pics on their way!
I can easily make those but the shipping would be expensive. I have all sorts of wood so that is no problem.
Are these spools for bow fishing? What size bolt hole through the center? How thick a rim on the ends?
fishfish
29-09-2007, 12:42
here ygo! jo jo, can you pm me an address to send the hardwoods to?and price for 4 of these?
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m92/fishfish_01/686360882_be43a52344_m-1.jpg
EDIT !!!!!!!HOLE NEEDS TO BE 6MM!
fishfish
29-09-2007, 12:49
Are these spools for bow fishing? What size bolt hole through the center? How thick a rim on the ends?
thnks for the offer weaver but the shipping as you say would be prohibative!
theyre gonna be a classy handline holder! the idea is to have a brass spindle that the spool can freely run on ,with a leather strap to fit 2 finger behind on the back,the line would cast streight off the frond and be wound by hand then fish played on the drum as on a centerspin. i will be making a posh leather case for them to fit neatly and comfortably in the pocket.
Eric_Methven
29-09-2007, 13:23
I'd love to see the end results when these are done. Fancy posting some photos when you get them?
Eric
That sounds a great idea but I'm not clear on the details.
I would like to make a few for use myself.
Can you point me to a photo or give me some more details on the construction?
fishfish
29-09-2007, 14:13
That sounds a great idea but I'm not clear on the details.
I would like to make a few for use myself.
Can you point me to a photo or give me some more details on the construction?
no pics yed as its my own design and hasnt been made yet!
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m92/fishfish_01/crafts/handine.jpg
Just so that I get the things right first time:rolleyes
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/mollygypsy/2007-09-29-1437-35.jpg
Is the hole to be exactly 6mm or does it need to be a bit bigger.
I have marked a couple more dimensions I need
What sort of wood do you plan to use and what shape does it come in? Because I think the grain should go the way I marked it as it would make the edges of the reels less likely to break.
And, looking again at your sketch, how deep the recess for the bolt head and is the recess on the 60mm side ro the 50mm side?
fishfish
29-09-2007, 15:56
here ygo!
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m92/fishfish_01/crafts/2007-09-29-1437-35.jpg
dont worry about the recess' as i will do those to fit what bits i can lay my hands on!
as for wood ,i can supply oak walnut and mahogany.
Scots_Charles_River
29-09-2007, 17:28
Like this?
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/gallery/data/500/Part1.JPG
fish,
A small knob on the outside of the reel will enable you to crank the line in quickly.
Did you have that in mind or some other method?
I think I will try to make one this weekend and maybe get a picture up.
>oak walnut and mahogany.< of those three I think Mahogany would be best.
Scots,
Nice drafting, did you use a CAD program? Which one?
I trained as a draftsman but it was before CAD and I never retrained. Went into other design areas instead.
That's very good drawings, I can't go wrong now! I agree with Weaver Re the Mahogany. Besides, I have got some at work and can use some of that and start next week.
As far as cost, let's say the cost of postage + a tenner to go to the charity towards the use of the lathe and wood should do it.
fishfish
30-09-2007, 00:36
That's very good drawings, I can't go wrong now! I agree with Weaver Re the Mahogany. Besides, I have got some at work and can use some of that and start next week.
As far as cost, let's say the cost of postage + a tenner to go to the charity towards the use of the lathe and wood should do it.
sounds great! is that price for 4? pm me with details of where to post to!many thanks.
scr, those are good drawings,only thing to change is the bore of the central hole to 6mm.
You are using the brass tube as a bearing?
If the tube and the hole are exactly the same size the tube won't fit in the hole. A little extra space such as .25 mm oversize allows for a slip fit and room for glue. If the tube is thin brass and you try to force it into the hole it may crimp the edge or thicken the wall and make the shaft that has to go through it too tight.
Have you a Micrometer to measure exactly the diameter of the tube?
That's for 4, yes! I think I agree with Weaver, it would be really difficult to put the 6mm tube in a 6mm hole, although I haven't got a 6.25mm drill bit, I could use a 1/4" which is slightly bigger, although the question is: is it too big? Can't think how big a 1/4" is in mm, too early for me:D
I haven't got a micrometer but I have a good calliper:rolleyes: . I am off to Bristol in a few minutes so I'll be off air all day....
fishfish
30-09-2007, 10:09
hi weaver,the tube is as a bearing,if the hole is 6mm i can use someemery to enlarge it slightly if ned be.if i chamfered the edge of the tube would it not press fit there fore negate the need for glue?
as for a handle for winding ,initially i thaught of using hand or the drum itself,but having given it some thaught i have decided to fit a foldin brass handle that fold so the handle fits into a recess.
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m92/fishfish_01/crafts/handline.jpg
Try it, you can always enlarge the hole. Even if it is a tight fit I think a spot of cyanoacrylate would help.
I like the fold out crank. But, I would experiment with different lengths, if it is too long you will lose speed. Try different weights similar to the fish you expect to catch to see how easy it is to operate.
Scots_Charles_River
30-09-2007, 18:41
Scots,
Nice drafting, did you use a CAD program? Which one?
I trained as a draftsman but it was before CAD and I never retrained. Went into other design areas instead.
Knocked it up for you in Inventor as a 3D model then it creates the orthos for you.
Nick
Ok, I'll put 6mm holes into them. I am not sure whether I'll be able to get them done this week, as I don't know yet who's going to be there this week and has the ability so it will probably be next week or so. Nice drawings Nick, that makes life easier :)
fishfish
01-10-2007, 15:17
many thanks jojo,pm me with an address to send payment to.yer a star!
By the way Fishfish, do you want the reels waxed while I got them on the lathe?
fishfish
03-10-2007, 19:50
By the way Fishfish, do you want the reels waxed while I got them on the lathe?
no thanks mate ime gonna treat with danish oil!
no thanks mate ime gonna treat with danish oil!
Ok No problems. The first one is done already, so should not be too long.
fishfish
03-10-2007, 23:22
bdooly hell! i wont be able to send the monet till tuesday as ime paid fortnightly is that ok?
http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Nature/nature-023.GIF
bdooly hell! i wont be able to send the monet till tuesday as ime paid fortnightly is that ok?
http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Nature/nature-023.GIF
:) No problems, mate, they may not be ready anyway depending on who I have to work with.
Leakydiff
04-10-2007, 11:33
Just a small suggestion.As kids we used to make fishing reels from the plastic reels the line comes on. It did not need a handle as there were recesses in the side of the reels and you poked a finger in there and cranked. Got a blister once from a large carp.
Iff you mave a fingertip sized smooth and contoured hole-it could work, as well as making it lighter and more simple.