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Graphite Arbors
Posted by: Jeff Price (---.iu13.org)
Date: September 10, 2003 10:38AM

I have never used these before. The ones from St.Croix are more narrow than the blank. Do you use a rattail file on them or did they give me the wrong size. Many thanks, Jeff

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Re: Graphite Arbors
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (---.30.204.202.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net)
Date: September 10, 2003 11:05AM

They are not sized to fit the blank OD, you must ream them to fit. Center-boring on a lathe is the easiest way, but you can use a file or reamer if you go slow and carefully and often check the fit on the blank. Try to keep the bore centered.

The outside diameter of the arbors, should be pre-sized to fit the inside of the reel seat.


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Re: Graphite Arbors
Posted by: Larry Thomas (4.40.159.---)
Date: September 10, 2003 03:49PM

Put a couple wraps of masking tape around them to keep them from cracking while you ream them

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