I think it was referred to as, "leaded", as far as the finish, but really have no idea.Banksy wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2024 1:39 pm Just looking at all those bits ... makes me dizzy.
As someone who is not naturally mechanically minded - I can take the screw top off a bottle, then forget which way it should go back on again - it is wonder to me that all those pieces can go back together to make a functioning reel.
Some people would say that when they look at the parts, there is only one way they can logically go back together.
Even when I take the various washers and springs off to remove the spool of my Altex No.2, I have to lay out the parts in sequence on the bench top. And even then I have been known to replace them upside down.
I would be interested to know whether you rely on instinct / experience alone, or whether you make sketches or take photographs, when you are taking a reel apart and reassembling it?
Another vote for leaving the base metal surface finish as it is!
Is that what is known as 'Spitfire' colour, or is Spitfire colour usually an applied finish?
I take photos, if items require certain orientation for reassembly, but other than that, memory.
My Swiss made 1954 Benora Standard 2 speed was far more difficult, even though it didn't require special tools.
The push button gear change assembly has many micro parts that have to be disassembled in a certain order to prevent breakage of parts. Ask me how I know. Lol