Yes it does, but in this case the screws hold on the top of the spool too. I still think it’s more complicated than it needed to be. The rubber seal around the shaft of the drag knob is intended to keep out the saltwater but a touch of grease certainly wouldn’t hurt. Thanks for the input.
I Just want to know one thing - does it have a AR override? Great! I just saw it. How much does Ken want for this reel? Seriously I like this reel! So now I’m going to have a stroke if you don’t grease the pinion before you put if back? LOL I like the oscillation block. Even though my hand would hate all those screws I like the drag washer and spool setup. Al in all this is a fine reel. Great job Rick. - Chris
Chris, this is a very solid reel that should hold up well. I just felt they got a little too carried away with the screws covering the drags. I think a 6 and 3 screw count for those two plates would been sufficient. However, with the screws also holding the top half of the spool on, maybe they did need 8 and 4. I’m not sure why the oscillation block needed the nylon block. Maybe it was to smooth out the feel of the reel. I’m just not sure. I greased that pinion to protect you from stroking out. I know how much it bothers you for me to wait. 😃
Shimano's stuff feels nice and smooth but, when it comes time to service... let's just say that Shimano taught me the value of clunky simplicity. The reel in this video is another example of Shimano's tendency to make things more complex then they really ought to be. Also: four bearings, but the main gear still rides on a bushing? Where's the fourth? In the handle knob?
I don’t think their intention was for the new Shimano tools to be serviced. I think the plan was for them to work awesome for 5 to 10 years, then you throw it out and buy a new one. Planned Obsolescence.
I can tell you from personal experience that some Shimano reels don't do well with anything more than the barest film of light oil on the metal components of the IAR system.
I try really hard to get the project to stay in view but I tend to drift on occasion. Unfortunately, I can’t see the screw while I’m working and I don’t have a second set of eyes to notify me that I have drifted. It really gets worse whenever I zoom in and forget to back the camera back out. I’m getting better at it but I can still use a lot of improvement on that issue. Thanks for the input.
Great job !!!!
back of drag washer hold down as well as eight screws, would benefit from a light greasing to prevent falling from saltwater
Yes it does, but in this case the screws hold on the top of the spool too. I still think it’s more complicated than it needed to be. The rubber seal around the shaft of the drag knob is intended to keep out the saltwater but a touch of grease certainly wouldn’t hurt. Thanks for the input.
I Just want to know one thing - does it have a AR override? Great! I just saw it. How much does Ken want for this reel? Seriously I like this reel! So now I’m going to have a stroke if you don’t grease the pinion before you put if back? LOL I like the oscillation block. Even though my hand would hate all those screws I like the drag washer and spool setup. Al in all this is a fine reel. Great job Rick. - Chris
Chris, this is a very solid reel that should hold up well. I just felt they got a little too carried away with the screws covering the drags. I think a 6 and 3 screw count for those two plates would been sufficient. However, with the screws also holding the top half of the spool on, maybe they did need 8 and 4.
I’m not sure why the oscillation block needed the nylon block. Maybe it was to smooth out the feel of the reel. I’m just not sure.
I greased that pinion to protect you from stroking out. I know how much it bothers you for me to wait. 😃
Shimano's stuff feels nice and smooth but, when it comes time to service... let's just say that Shimano taught me the value of clunky simplicity. The reel in this video is another example of Shimano's tendency to make things more complex then they really ought to be.
Also: four bearings, but the main gear still rides on a bushing? Where's the fourth? In the handle knob?
Probably in the line roller.
I don’t think their intention was for the new Shimano tools to be serviced. I think the plan was for them to work awesome for 5 to 10 years, then you throw it out and buy a new one. Planned Obsolescence.
I can tell you from personal experience that some Shimano reels don't do well with anything more than the barest film of light oil on the metal components of the IAR system.
It'll be great if the point of interest is centered when you video and not off the top of the screen.... otherwise awesome tutorial.
I try really hard to get the project to stay in view but I tend to drift on occasion. Unfortunately, I can’t see the screw while I’m working and I don’t have a second set of eyes to notify me that I have drifted. It really gets worse whenever I zoom in and forget to back the camera back out. I’m getting better at it but I can still use a lot of improvement on that issue. Thanks for the input.