Bushings in knob(Part2)

The bushings of Shimano can be used for MITCHELL's knob.

Shimano's bushings
It is used on the main shaft of Shimano's 98 spinning reels of 1000, 2000, 2500.
Tools
Drill:4.5,4.8,5.0,6.3
Shimano's bushings: 2 or 3 pieces.
Drill6.3
Make the tip flat by abrasive cloth or grinder.
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.
The newer type
Some of this type can not be set the bushing under the head.
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.
Parts
From left to right...Bushing, Knob, Bushing, Washer, Shaft.
The two bushings are new. The cut one is used only for washer.
Drilling
Drill by from 4.5 to 5.0 by hand.
The hole for the flanges of bushings
Make the hole for the flange of bushings by 6.3 drill.
The hole
The opposite side
Drill the opposite side carefully.
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