I built a mini Reel

[wwunder]

I like the look of some of the smaller reels like the defender pro so I thought I would take a crack at making one. I had 2.5" delrin so the spool is a little smaller diameter than normal, but I think it work. I haven't had a chance to measure the line length that fit on since loading it, but hoping for 100+ feet.

 

[JohnnyC]

Fun little reel! Nice job.

 

[Rred]

Nice!
If you want to pack in the most line, look online for "kevlar kite string". Incredibly strong and thin.

 

[wwunder]

I measured... 100ft of line. Just enough for a pocket sized reel I think.

 

[JamesBon92007]

Nice!
If you want to pack in the most line, look online for "kevlar kite string". Incredibly strong and thin.

I was just looking for kite string--but for kites

I'll check out the kevlar...

 

[Random Dude]

Nice reel. Possible to have instructions on how to machine the handle and the Delrin?
Thinking of making a reel as well, but totally clueless as to where to start from.

 

[wwunder]

Hmm...

Well, the Spool was turned on a metal working lathe. Started as a single piece of Delrin bar 2.5" diameter. I would have preferred 3" or 3.5", but its what I had on hand. The handle was cut from a single piece of 0.75" thick acrylic. I cut the rough using a wood bandsaw and then used my benchtop milling machine to square it up, cut the slots and chamfer the edges. I actually used a wood cutting router bit to chamfer the edges. Finally i used a drillpress and hand tap to thread the holes for the spindle bolt and lock bolt.

Hope that helps!

 

[saxman242]

Nice!
If you want to pack in the most line, look online for "kevlar kite string". Incredibly strong and thin.

Some of the material online isn't nearly as strong as it is advertised as. I ordered some for work that was rated for "150 lbs+" and tested several samples that all broke around 75-80 lbs on an instron. Just worth keeping in mind.

 

[Russjstewart]

Hmm...

Well, the Spool was turned on a metal working lathe. Started as a single piece of Delrin bar 2.5" diameter. I would have preferred 3" or 3.5", but its what I had on hand. The handle was cut from a single piece of 0.75" thick acrylic. I cut the rough using a wood bandsaw and then used my benchtop milling machine to square it up, cut the slots and chamfer the edges. I actually used a wood cutting router bit to chamfer the edges. Finally i used a drillpress and hand tap to thread the holes for the spindle bolt and lock bolt.

Hope that helps!

A shed full of power tools, I am jealous. Nice job

 

[Sam Miller III]

BRAV ! Great job !

In the genesis of recreational diving if product was not yet invented we invented it !
~~~~~~~~~~ or ~~~~~~~~~
If an item costs over a dollar we made it

You would have fit into the tribe


Keep up the good work and keep on posting your future efforts

Samuel Miller, III