Bushings in knob(Part2)
The bushings of Shimano can be used for MITCHELL's knob.
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Shimano's bushings It is used on the main shaft of Shimano's 98 spinning reels of 1000, 2000, 2500. |
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Tools Drill:4.5,4.8,5.0,6.3 Shimano's bushings: 2 or 3 pieces. |
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Drill6.3 Make the tip flat by abrasive cloth or grinder. |
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The handle knob shafts The older type of 60's is made by cut (under). The newer type is made by header (above). The newer type is not straight. |
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The newer type Some of this type can not be set the bushing under the head. |
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Making a washer In above case, cut the bushings. It becomes a washer. It is not necessary , if you had a 4*5 washers of brass, stainless steel, POM. |
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Parts From left to right...Bushing, Knob, Bushing, Washer, Shaft. The two bushings are new. The cut one is used only for washer. |
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Drilling Drill by from 4.5 to 5.0 by hand. |
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The hole for the flanges of bushings Make the hole for the flange of bushings by 6.3 drill. |
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The hole |
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The opposite side Drill the opposite side carefully. |
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Finish It does not need glue. |
Be careful so as not to break a knob because the old knob is easy to break.
(2003/4/3)
MITCHELL spinning reels