Abu handle with Daiwa knobs, I didn't do my homework...

[adam lancia]

So I thought I had it all figured out when I found some decent looking 100mm carbon fiber handles that fit both Abu and Daiwa reels. I bought them with the intent of swapping the eva knobs out for Daiwa knobs. I was surprised to see that Abu uses a 5mm i.d. bearing, rather than the 4mm's Daiwa uses. I have 3 of these handles and I really dislike the eva knobs. Is there any way to fit the Daiwa knobs to the 5mm posts...? My search for a 5 x 7 x 2.5 bearing has been unsuccessful up to this point. Short of removing the 5mm posts and sourcing then fitting Daiwa-equivalent posts, what other options do I have? I'd rather not try to flip the handles because the price was within my budget, not to mention that 100mm Daiwa handles are expensive as all get out... Thanks in advance for any and all help and suggestions!

[cndbasshunter]

No. But u can fit Shimano knobs with the SFT kit. Not sure if u can find them anymore.

[adam lancia]

No. But u can fit Shimano knobs with the SFT kit. Not sure if u can find them anymore.

Auction site...?

[cndbasshunter]

No. But u can fit Shimano knobs with the SFT kit. Not sure if u can find them anymore.

Auction site...?

R.L. Conversion Kit - something i came up with Benson

http://www.semperfi-tackle.com/store/in ... duct_id=58

[adam lancia]

Looks like they're out of stock

If I could get my hands on 3 kits, would I then need to use shimano knobs, or would the Daiwa knobs I already have work too...?

[cndbasshunter]

Looks like they're out of stock

If I child get my hands on 3 kits, would I then need to use shimano knobs, or would the Daiwa knobs I already have work too...?

shimano knobs only

[adam lancia]

Looks like they're out of stock

If I child get my hands on 3 kits, would I then need to use shimano knobs, or would the Daiwa knobs I already have work too...?

shimano knobs only

Crap. Thanks Ryan.

[adam lancia]

Is Abu the only manufacturer who uses 5mm i.d. bearings? Sorry of finding knobs similar to Daiwa's, I think I might have to go to my friends machine shop and do some custom work. I'll take pictures of the process should I go that route.

[a1712]

Lew's, BPS and a few others use 5mm posts. Brian.

[adam lancia]

Lew's, BPS and a few others use 5mm posts. Brian.

Ahh, some Lew's paddles might be the temporary answer, thanks Brian.

[nctrucker]

saw this online : http://www.hobbymaniac.com/products/160 ... g-4x7x2-5/ I have no experience with either product or seller. hope it helps in never ending quest for for reel nirvana.