Just realised that flat top shaped spindle was used on the Allcocks Record Breaker reels and these were still in use when Shakespeare took over. Stock parts being used up maybe and the type used could be another way to spot later versions..
Wal.
Just realised that flat top shaped spindle was used on the Allcocks Record Breaker reels and these were still in use when Shakespeare took over. Stock parts being used up maybe and the type used could be another way to spot later versions..
Very interesting Wal .Wallys-Cast wrote: ↑Mon Oct 29, 2018 7:29 pmJust realised that flat top shaped spindle was used on the Allcocks Record Breaker reels and these were still in use when Shakespeare took over. Stock parts being used up maybe and the type used could be another way to spot later versions..
Wal.
Maybe we care seeing something related to Ducketts brothers suggestion on milling cheaply ?Wallys-Cast wrote: ↑Mon Oct 29, 2018 7:46 pm Heres one snatched from the web, it looks very similar but the spindle looks larger diameter so maybe it's actually a Beaudex or Pridex spindle they used.
Wal.
Hi WalWallys-Cast wrote: ↑Mon Oct 29, 2018 11:03 am Hi John, here's a few pics of an early Rapidex which may be useful for your study. I found it on ebay a couple of weeks back. It had a broken centre cap but I managed to find an identical one to replace it.
I have taken a shot of the spindle end and there is a very slight chamfer to it but it's not enough to easily press the spool onto. I think this could be the reason we see many with the broken centre caps. It's always better to open the release latch when replacing the spool just in case the cap breaks, after all, they are getting on a bit and it isn't the strongest material.
As you can see from the pics, the rivet staking holes are round, rounded Allcocks type winding handles, no web strengthening and the wrinkle finish paint. It spins beautifully by the way and has no noticeable spindle wear.
Wal.
Hi Phil, I think it's just the shape of the spike that the weight was placed on while the rivet head was set. Probably a press similar to a drill press.
Hi WalWallys-Cast wrote: ↑Tue Oct 30, 2018 2:46 pm A couple of other small differences between my early and later Rapidex. The spring pivot retaining screw has a smaller diameter head, 3/16" diameter compared to 1/4" diameter on the later version.
Also the foot is 2 3/4" long on the early version and 2 1/2" long on the later smooth faced version. they finally ended up at 2 5/16" long and had rounded ends on the last versions (bobble finish reels). Small differences but may help in dating some changes.
Wal.