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by Slazmo
Sun Jan 21, 2024 12:35 am
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Chronarch 100D7 Noise
Replies: 16
Views: 3124

Re: Chronarch 100D7 Noise

Hmm. I'll have to measure the ID of the lower pinion bearing vs the OD of the pinion lower where it makes contact, see what's the slop. Otherwise if it is that - I'll have to sweat some silver onto the surface as we don't have any available gear sets in Australia and ordering from OS is cost prohibi...
by Slazmo
Sat Jan 20, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Chronarch 100D7 Noise
Replies: 16
Views: 3124

Re: Chronarch 100D7 Noise

Do the video again but put your thumb on the spool with light pressure while winding and go from slow to fast and back to slow again if it makes sense. My D7 also has a weird raspy feeling and noise that I can either put down to the friction access control keyway lock on the left hand side of the sp...
by Slazmo
Fri Jan 05, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Curado DC levelwind not moving.
Replies: 11
Views: 10395

Re: Curado DC levelwind not moving.

godshippy wrote:
Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:40 am
I forgot what it's called, but one of the 2 prongs/teeth was broken and the line guide was stuck stationary.
Called a Level Wind Pawl. Strange for that to break off, usually quite resilient and even damage the shaft and stay in one piece.
by Slazmo
Fri Jan 05, 2024 12:19 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Curado DC levelwind not moving.
Replies: 11
Views: 10395

Re: Curado DC levelwind not moving.

bigBoils wrote:
Thu Jan 04, 2024 4:51 pm
Used Dry Lubricate (bike chain Lubricant) after cleaning.
This is the way! Using Finish Line Ceramic Dry chain lube myself now on all reels and it works too well at keeping dust and debris out of the shaft and pawl.
by Slazmo
Tue Jan 02, 2024 3:08 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Clacutta te 201 vs te 201gt
Replies: 10
Views: 38407

Re: Clacutta te 201 vs te 201gt

The GT was the XT in Australia, I've got the 50, 100 and 200XT.

The GT models 50 through 250 were just ported to reduce weight but invertibly the same Calcutta as the B series (bar the aluminium handle shafts if I remember correctly).

The TE's were a nice reel, cancelled way too soon.
by Slazmo
Sun Dec 24, 2023 1:59 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: To Spiral Or Not to Spiral... what is your preference?
Replies: 52
Views: 70846

Re: To Spiral Or Not to Spiral... what is your preference?

We would love to see a video of the casting performance afterwards. Should be entertaining. ;-) Casting performance could be put out by so many factors, however rebuilt the rod and completely forgot about it (Zig Zag) however can see the constant contact with line and rod benefit - casting shouldn'...
by Slazmo
Tue Dec 19, 2023 3:14 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: 3D Printed Knob Removal Wrench
Replies: 8
Views: 4359

Re: 3D Printed Knob Removal Wrench

godshippy wrote:
Mon Dec 18, 2023 3:38 pm
How do you guys remove the caps on the Daiwa power handles with the big foam knobs? It's the knobs with the 2 circles that you need some sort of key to remove.
https://garagetools.com.au/products/sna ... -bend-open
by Slazmo
Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:56 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Saltwater safe baitcaster
Replies: 18
Views: 4214

Re: Saltwater safe baitcaster

Bates reels made here in Texas are starting to draw a lot of interest. Look to be an amazing reel that will last in salt also. Bate's Hundo 5oz is what i'm eyeing next. Not sure why they chose 6061 T6 billet as their choice for the frame? I'm not knowledgeable enough to know why theT6 hardened vari...
by Slazmo
Sun Dec 10, 2023 11:36 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Saltwater safe baitcaster
Replies: 18
Views: 4214

Re: Saltwater safe baitcaster

Heitman wrote:
Sun Dec 10, 2023 9:22 pm
Bates reels made here in Texas are starting to draw a lot of interest. Look to be an amazing reel that will last in salt also. Bate's Hundo 5oz is what i'm eyeing next.
Not sure why they chose 6061 T6 billet as their choice for the frame?
by Slazmo
Sun Dec 10, 2023 1:35 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Spinning Reel Cleaning
Replies: 2
Views: 1964

Re: Spinning Reel Cleaning

Pull everything down to its smallest part and deep clean everything - bearings get soaked in degreaser and brushed to agitate any caked grease from the years.

Anything less isn't a service but a wipe and oil / lube job, and there are a lot of guys doing this calling it a service which it's not.
by Slazmo
Fri Dec 08, 2023 12:10 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Saltwater safe baitcaster
Replies: 18
Views: 4214

Re: Saltwater safe baitcaster

Nothing is "saltwater safe", but a proper pre-service will help with lubricants being in the right places, and if you get the right guy the internal frame and gearbox will be coated with lanolin or a water resistant grease. Saltwater safe... Is a poor marketing term used for reels like the MG castin...
by Slazmo
Fri Dec 01, 2023 2:54 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Ultralight Tools and Hardware
Replies: 7
Views: 3176

Re: Ultralight Tools and Hardware

If you've got a Dremel and some old bathroom tweezers - bend the tips and shape to requirement.
by Slazmo
Wed Nov 29, 2023 6:36 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Do the Shimano FL and FM Stradics come with folding handles?
Replies: 2
Views: 875

Re: Do the Shimano FL and FM Stradics come with folding handles?

No but you could try a FJ handle? I'll have a look at compatibility when I get home this afternoon. Edit: did some handle swapping and took some pictures for you on my IG, I can't post pictures to here anymore for some reason? Or DM me and I'll email them to you. https://instagram.com/andrew_slazmo?...
by Slazmo
Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:29 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: 2024 Releases/Rumors
Replies: 42
Views: 150033

Re: 2024 Releases/Rumors

KOmar wrote:
Tue Nov 28, 2023 2:26 pm
Calcutta for 2024
https://tzlure.com/shimano-calcutta-xin.html
Looks like the D series pmsl.
by Slazmo
Tue Nov 28, 2023 12:13 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Third generation Tatula is coming next month
Replies: 22
Views: 10965

Re: Third generation Tatula is coming next month

The contours actually look good, plenty of pics on IG...

Wish they'd drop the Tatula namesake though.