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Trimming seat threads
Posted by:
Larry Green
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Date: October 14, 2013 01:04PM
What is the best tool/method of trimming seat threads?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks! Larry Re: Trimming seat threads
Posted by:
bill brodrick
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Date: October 14, 2013 01:07PM
Larry I use a dermal with masking tape. Wrap it tight with the tape to prevent chipping and make a round line with a pen. Then I use the cut off wheel on high speed. I found I can lay the seat flat on a surface and just roll it. Works for me. Re: Trimming seat threads
Posted by:
Don Morse
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Date: October 14, 2013 01:38PM
I use a fine tooth hobby saw. ______________________________________ Super Tight Lines......Don Re: Trimming seat threads
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: October 14, 2013 01:55PM
I use an abrasive chop saw. Quick and easy.
Be safe Re: Trimming seat threads
Posted by:
Mihalyfalvi Gabriel
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Date: October 14, 2013 02:44PM
Spin it o a mandrel and dremel it... with a steady hand..then sand the edges ...best profi results..always works for me. Re: Trimming seat threads
Posted by:
Adam Curtis
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Date: October 14, 2013 04:01PM
I too use a dremel but dont use tape. Draw your line where the hood stops after putting on the reel seat. Take a cutting/sanding wheel and cut through the seat just in front of the line.
Then press the seat against the sanding wheel while under high speed and it will straighten out the cut for you. I will put the reel on a couple times to check its perfect while sanding it down. Whole process takes less than 5 minutes. Re: Trimming seat threads
Posted by:
Dave Loren
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Date: October 14, 2013 04:04PM
Roger has the best way. Re: Trimming seat threads
Posted by:
Greg Foy
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Date: October 14, 2013 04:47PM
I use a small miter box and a very fine toothed back saw. Greg Aptos, CA Re: Trimming seat threads
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: October 14, 2013 04:48PM
Wrap tape around the threads Carefully cut with a hack saw blade
Or go buy a Chop saw Bill - willierods.com Re: Trimming seat threads
Posted by:
Mark Blabaum
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Date: October 14, 2013 05:52PM
Turn arbors on your lathe that will fit inside the reel seat that you want to trim. Spin it on your lathe and use a parting tool, using the point on it's side to trim to length, it will be perfectly straight and you will have a smooth edge. Re: Trimming seat threads
Posted by:
Chad Barlongo
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Date: October 14, 2013 06:20PM
Hello,
I've used both hobby saws and a Dremel/cutoff wheel with good results. A mini chop saw would probably be easier. Be sure to check that your reel's foot will have enough clearance to fit before cutting. -chad Re: Trimming seat threads
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: October 14, 2013 10:32PM
[www.harborfreight.com]
[www.harborfreight.com] Remove the blade guard and the blade. Replace the blade with one of these 3 inch cut off wheels. Use the chop saw to chop anything that you desire. Be safe Re: Trimming seat threads
Posted by:
chris short
(101.173.213.---)
Date: October 15, 2013 12:00AM
Would you use the above options in an alps aluminium seat? Looking at cutting 1 CKR Re: Trimming seat threads
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: October 15, 2013 12:04AM
Sure Re: Trimming seat threads
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: October 15, 2013 12:07AM
Larry,
Another question to ask is this: Why do you want to trim the threads off a reel seat? Reel seats come with a set of threads that will cover virtually all of the reels that might be used in this seat. It is fine to say that you have a particular reel for the rod, and then trim the threads of the seat to match that reel. But suppose next year, you want to try a different reel on this now favorite rod that has too short a thread setup to allow its installation. Reels come and go, but a good rod that is well taken care of - may last for many many years. Be safe Re: Trimming seat threads
Posted by:
Mihalyfalvi Gabriel
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Date: October 15, 2013 05:42AM
Aesthetics , reducing wheight and also some customers prefer the threads to be shorter if the seat is mounted in down-locking position to reach the blank ( no foregrip) with their thumb. Anyhow,you can't use very different sizes of reels with one particular blank due to its specific lenght and power...and the lenght of the feet is not differing that much so you can use plenty of them ,even if the threads are shorter.
But of course ...may depend from case to case. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/15/2013 04:26PM by Mihalyfalvi Gabriel. Re: Trimming seat threads
Posted by:
Larry Green
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Date: October 15, 2013 08:28AM
I potentially want to trim a Pac Bay Minima casting seat so I don't have my hands on the threads. I will leave a slight amount of thread in case of a reel change but I have been using Shimano *almost* exclusively for 25 years and don't expect to change any time soon.
I am also planning a build for Christmas for Dad. He wants a lighter spinning rod and I don't want a lot of threads extending from the nut for aesthetics. The basic size of the reel won't change even if he does alternate between a few. Again, I would leave a little bit of allowance but I want the best appearance possible. Re: Trimming seat threads
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: October 15, 2013 08:33AM
If you do change the reel one day You can file or grind the feet to fit if it doesn't Bill - willierods.com Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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