Arbours for Grice and Young Reels

[Barbelseeker]

Gentleman,

Matt, aka Macman, kindly produce a 3D file for Speedia reels, and further went on to produce a file for a workable arbor for: (quote)

"I now have a workable arbour for Grice and Young narrow spool reels, it won’t fit very old reels, designed for 4.5 inch spools. Matchmaker, royal supreme gypsy Dor, Avon Royal, Aussie version. I will make the files available online this week.

Matt

Jack a local lad, has produced 2 sample copies of the above, but not having any of these reels, I cannot test it.



If anyone should be interested in testing and giving feedback on these before Jack commits to production, only 2 , so 2 volunteers wanted, we would be grateful. Normally these would be £4.50 plus postage but in this instance, I will cover the postage cost and units are free given your anticipated feedback.

Thanking you.

[Liphook]

I'd happily test them on my ARS reels

[Stathamender]

I'd happily test them on my ARS reels

Me too. I have an Avon Royal, and two ARS reels one early Bronze with red detail and the later black one.

[Barbelseeker]

Liphook, Stathamender - please see your PM's of several days ago, requesting home addresses so that I can post these arbors etc. I need to get them off my desk.

[Liphook]

No PM received but I've sent you my address in a message entitled "G&Y arbour"

[Barbelseeker]

My apologies to both, it would appear that it wasn't sent, perhaps didn't hit the submit button.

[Stathamender]

My apologies to both, it would appear that it wasn't sent, perhaps didn't hit the submit button.

No probs. I've had PMs disappear in the past.

[Bobthefloat]

looks like I'm a bit late on this one but would definitely be interested in buying two for my golden eagle's

[Barbelseeker]

OK - you are on the list. I see if there are any more takers before he start printing. Others will be dispatched this weekend.

Bobthefloat - 2

Finished doing my Speedia(s). Hardest part was getting the final joint to click together, so used a length of string and wrapped it around like a capstan. Had been trying to push together with fingers and thumbs for 3-4 minutes, but this sorted it out in 5 secs. Obviously applied equal pressure all around the drum.

[Liphook]

Looking forward to seeing these in person! They are obviously a very good fit on the Spedia Is it necessary to apply tape to the edges to avoid line getting trapped down the side?