That looks to me like an 'apprentice' reel that has been restored and painted (or possibly anodised). It's a design that has the great virtue of simplicity. Less is more.Lea Dweller wrote: There most definitely is an on/off ratchet, the button is clearly shown in the second picture. It is not I grant you a rim lever type but maybe that could be incorporated in a new design. It is similar to the Barder reel but I suspect a fraction of the cost?
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It is definitely anodised, I have another that is identical apart from it having a "spitfire" finish and mock amber horn handles and check button. "Wal" has several from the same maker they are very well made but so far the maker remains unidentified!
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Lea Dweller, apologies I got mixed up and meant to write there isn't a lever ratchet. To illustrate the issues with a project like this I would only be interested if the reel had a lever ratchet. I do agree it's a handsome looking reel and I'd buy it. I suspect rather easier to make than a Speedia given its inherent simplicity. But therein lies the rub, from talking about a replica Speedia we're now onto another design altogether…
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That's fine Beresford, I agree that the thread started with a replica Speedia and got side tracked into something else. I do suspect that the work required to put a speedia type reel together would be very costly. I personally prefer a solid arbour, but then I guess if you deviate too much from the original pattern it wouldn't look like a speedia, so would defeat the object!
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The solid arbour seems to be an acceptable option to many including myself.
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Me also, but we will have to see where this goes?
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Any news on this ?
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I'd say a resounding lack of interest has sealed its demise. Not at all surprising given the potential costs. I'd say if anybody wants to buy a fancy Speedia that they do a deal with Pikefisher on ebay or buy a less fancy example to use.
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