changing handles on a centrepin

[BBamboo]

The handles on my Okuma Sheffield I want to change them to a shorter length. I have no problem turning some wooden replacement knobs so that's not the problem.
But could anyone tell be were I can get some shorter metal internal threaded screws which are used inside the wooden knobs on this okuma?.

I want to replace these original handles with shorter handles like on a vintage renolds centrepin

My apologies if you have already seen this question asked on another forum but hoping someone would be able to help

THANKS IN ADVANCE

GARY

[Robbi]

Hi gary,

could you file the original ones down a bit ?

that should work unless you want to keep them the original length to go with the original length handles in case you ever want to change back again.

regards

robbi

[BBamboo]

Hi Robbi

Yes the reason why I did not just want to cut the threads down. I could do with some new ones just with shorter threads then I can keep these just in case

[BBamboo]

Hi Robbi

Yes the reason why I did not just want to cut the threads down. I could do with some new ones just with shorter threads then I can keep these just in case

[Estaban]

For unusual fasteners I've used Grainger and McMaster-Carr, I don't know if they are in the UK or not, but any industrial supply house should carry female machine screws in a variety of lengths and thread pitches.

[Nobby]

I'm guessing that you need shouldered set screws here....and of the same thread as the originals to go into your reel spool.


I feel identifying that thread is the first step, the second searching the net for suppliers...or finding a nice chap with a lathe and a set of dies.

I'm sure the thread will prove to be a metric one.

[BBamboo]

Hi Nobby

Yes if anyone would advise me as to what I am looking for ?I would be grateful.

[Chavender]

i've faced this problem myself and resorted to several hadhock fixes ,one involves using locknuts ,i cut a groove in the bottom (a screwdriver slot) then rounded of the sides then using a threaded bolt i ground down the head and left just enough to slot then rounded it off it was held by a little nut inside the washer/cup (spare ones salvidged from a speedia),the handle had a recess in the bottom too cover the nut then i screwed the locknut down into the handles top recess .


another trick by coinsidence on a okuma aventa pro ,was to follow how the speedia handles are fitted by making the handle post out of brass and then drilling it carefully at both ends and using a centrepunch to spray out the ends into a rivet ,wasn't brilliant ,i beleave the guy eventually got some replacement okuma handles

i sometimes resort to buying a cheap doner reel (a duracast usually) which has the threaded caps and nice handles & then find some new bolts


i know kingpin reels sell handles ,but you'd have to ask about fittings

[Kevanf1]

You could always ask Garry Mills. I'm pretty sure he'd be able to sell you something suitable.

http://www.milltackle.co.uk/