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Creating flat spot on TN handle
Posted by: John Hire (---.hsd1.ma.comcast.net)
Date: February 06, 2006 09:40AM

I would like to create a flat spot on my TN handles to prevent any reel movement on the handle. Handle is made up of cork rings. Any suggestions on the best way to accomplish this would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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Re: Creating flat spot on TN handle
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: February 06, 2006 10:18AM

This should be very simple and can be done by hand. Back some sandpaper on a block of wood and go to work. Affix the grip so that it cannot move on you. Sand in one direction only and go slowly and carefully. Stop when you have achieved the desired area to be flattened.

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Re: Creating flat spot on TN handle
Posted by: Don Davis (199.173.226.---)
Date: February 06, 2006 10:21AM

Check to see how the reel foot contacts the handle. If it is flush all the way around, flattening the handle will actually make the reel looser by reducing the amount of surface in contact with the foot.

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Re: Creating flat spot on TN handle
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: February 06, 2006 10:37AM

Good point - most reel feet are contoured on the bottom. But, even a contoured foot, with the outer edges resting on a flat surface, should be quite stable.

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Re: Creating flat spot on TN handle
Posted by: Don Davis (199.173.224.---)
Date: February 06, 2006 10:44AM

Tom, are you talking about a mortised seat? If so, I agree that as the foot rotates around the seat it will stop at the cut. But IMO a mortised seat should be done with the proper power tools or you will have the worst of all worlds, a slightly undersized and uneven surface for the foot to rest on.

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Re: Creating flat spot on TN handle
Posted by: Ron Schneider (---.fv.dl.cox.net)
Date: February 06, 2006 10:59AM

We have done as Tom suggests, without machinery.
However, for me, it is better to use a large flat file to get down close to dimension rather quickly, then finish with sandpaper on a block.
I can be fairly steady for the first few 'swipes", then it becomes easier to "wobble".
Finishing with 100, then 220 (or finer) puts a smooth finish without taking very much off.
I would also not try to finish too smooth, the edges should try to stay "flat".

Best wishes,
Ron Schneider
Schneider's Rod Shop
Mountain Home, Arkansas
[www.schneidersrods.com]
mtnron40@yahoo.com
870-424-3381

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Re: Creating flat spot on TN handle
Posted by: Darrell Pack (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: February 06, 2006 12:06PM

John: If you put a strip of double stick tape under your reel foot this will stop your reel from sliding side to side. I've use this on both cork and graphite Tenn. handles over years and it works great.

Darrell Pack
Angler's Tacklemaster

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Re: Creating flat spot on TN handle
Posted by: joe arvay (---.nas83.chicago3.il.us.da.qwest.net)
Date: February 06, 2006 03:26PM

What Darrell said...it works great and it's easy.

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