Super User Chris at Tech Posted March 3, 2017 Super User Posted March 3, 2017 For those of you guys who do your own reel maintenance or parts installation, what tools do you use and where do you get them? Any secrets for disassembly/reassembly while minimizing scratching? Don't worry, @Delaware Valley Tackle -- I'm not looking to cut into your business 1 Quote
junyer357 Posted March 4, 2017 Posted March 4, 2017 I keep it simple. A small 6"×12" tray, small phillips/flathead reversable screwdiver, small crescent wrench, a small cheap paintbrush, and an old toothbrush. Tray is to hold parts in order of dissasemly without having to worry about springs and screws rolling around or getting lost. Screwdiver and wrench are for obvious reasons on takedown/assembly. The paintbrush is for applying fresh grease, i use shimano drag grease. Toothbrush is for scrubbing and cleaning grease and grime off. Quote
hunterPRO1 Posted March 4, 2017 Posted March 4, 2017 best tip i can give you is lay it down in the order you took it off. and memorize which screw goes where, (if one is shorter/longer) Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted March 4, 2017 Super User Posted March 4, 2017 Wera and Wiha make the best tools you can get for reel maintenance imo. I use the wera screwdriver set and the hex driver set. Hedgehog trust wrench is great for handle nuts. Their spool pin tool is also the best design I've used. 3 Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted March 4, 2017 Super User Posted March 4, 2017 24 minutes ago, rippin-lips said: Wera and Wiha make the best tools you can get for reel maintenance imo. I use the wera screwdriver set and the hex driver set. Hedgehog trust wrench is great for handle nuts. Their spool pin tool is also the best design I've used. ditto. Investing in a set of quality precision screwdrivers is something I wish I did years ago. I have the wera screwdrivers and wiha hex sets. Both are worth it. Prefer the wera grip though. Quote
OnthePotomac Posted March 5, 2017 Posted March 5, 2017 Four WEHA screw drivers, two flat and two Phillips, 10mm socket on screw driver handle to remove handle nuts, two dental picks (one large and one small) with 45 degree ends to remove bearing retainer springs and a bobby pin with the end bent on 90 degree angle to pull bearings. Quote
FrankN209 Posted March 25, 2017 Posted March 25, 2017 Hudy makes great tools. I use them for my RC cars. Works well for reels also. 1 Quote
Bruce424 Posted March 25, 2017 Posted March 25, 2017 Smaller phillups/flathead screwdriver 10 mm nut driver Swabs Quote
Super User MassYak85 Posted March 25, 2017 Super User Posted March 25, 2017 34 minutes ago, Bruce424 said: Smaller phillups/flathead screwdriver 10 mm nut driver Swabs This is basically all I use. For those of you that take off the spool pin, what tool do you use? I know @rippin-lips mentioned the hedgehog studios tool, and I will admit from what I have seen online the design seems like the best out there, but I've also heard of many guys having them break on them. Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted March 25, 2017 Super User Posted March 25, 2017 51 minutes ago, MassYak85 said: This is basically all I use. For those of you that take off the spool pin, what tool do you use? I know @rippin-lips mentioned the hedgehog studios tool, and I will admit from what I have seen online the design seems like the best out there, but I've also heard of many guys having them break on them. I will tell you that once you use quality tools it's night and day. I started with basic tools from Lowes when I got into reel maintenance. Once I switched to wera drivers my life got easier. First time you strip out a screw or hex head you'll see what I'm talking about. I just replaced mine a couple weeks ago and I've had it for at least 3yrs now. It's been used a lot too. The new version was improved compared to the original and I don't see it wearing out. Possibly the pin on the end of the cross wrench but it's now replaceable also. My pin never broke on me. The threads in the body gave out but it's aluminum and was just tapped and threaded. The wrench was steel though. The new one has a stainless insert in the body. Much better design. Quote
Super User Angry John Posted March 25, 2017 Super User Posted March 25, 2017 I have the old hhs tool and have yet to wear it out. I dont take the pin out often as i remove a shield off the bearing the first time then just add a drop of oil. I got the husky multi screw driver tool ant its money. It has hallow ground bits, but i cant find it any more. Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted March 25, 2017 Super User Posted March 25, 2017 Take some pictures as you go if your mechanically challenged. Quote
Super User Raul Posted March 26, 2017 Super User Posted March 26, 2017 A bigazz plastic container to disassemble inside of it, those C, A clips, tiny screws and itsy bitsy teeny tiny partz got the bad habit of boldly flying ( or falling ) where no other reel part has ever gone before, at least that way you will know they are in the container. 1 Quote
FrankN209 Posted March 26, 2017 Posted March 26, 2017 14 hours ago, Raul said: A bigazz plastic container to disassemble inside of it, those C, A clips, tiny screws and itsy bitsy teeny tiny partz got the bad habit of boldly flying ( or falling ) where no other reel part has ever gone before, at least that way you will know they are in the container. I was thinking about this mat. I know it's for soldering, but it would work for reel maintenance.. https://www.amazon.com/Insulation-UnaMela-Heat-Resistant-Maintenance-Electronic/dp/B01N99JC3K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1490539061&sr=8-3&keywords=Work+table+mat Quote
crypt Posted March 26, 2017 Posted March 26, 2017 being a mechanic/machinist, I use Snap-On almost exclusively. also have Hedgehog pullers. they are great for the money plus some others that I made. Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted March 27, 2017 Super User Posted March 27, 2017 7 hours ago, Maico1 said: Tools with the next victim ..... What tool holder is that? Quote
dmainor Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Looks an awful lot like a popcycle tray. Dug 1 Quote
Maico1 Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 It is a Popsicle Mold purchased at either Walmart or Target not sure which one because it was a while ago. I did look for a mfg. tag but could not find one, so here is another picture showing the three deep tubes. It certainly keeps everything organized with easy accessibility ..... 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 27, 2017 Super User Posted March 27, 2017 I'll add a muffin pan to hold the parts in "sub assemblies" to make it easier to reassemble. Quote
Falkus Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Maico1 said: It is a Popsicle Mold purchased at either Walmart or Target not sure which one because it was a while ago. I did look for a mfg. tag but could not find one, so here is another picture showing the three deep tubes. It certainly keeps everything organized with easy accessibility ..... Not bad idea ...I might do that Quote
BobP Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 And a paper clip with a little 90 degree tang bent in one end to remove those recalcitrant side plate bearings from baitcasters. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 27, 2017 Super User Posted March 27, 2017 15 minutes ago, BobP said: And a paper clip with a little 90 degree tang bent in one end to remove those recalcitrant side plate bearings from baitcasters. T-pins work better. They're harder than most paper clips, which often bend out. Thou both are VERY handy, and belong in the tool bin. Quote
DaveT63 Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 On 3/3/2017 at 9:57 PM, rippin-lips said: Wera and Wiha make the best tools you can get for reel maintenance imo. I use the wera screwdriver set and the hex driver set. Hedgehog trust wrench is great for handle nuts. Their spool pin tool is also the best design I've used. Is there a particular set that you use? Amazon seems to have a number of them, and I don't see any of them that look to have the small screwdrivers. Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted March 27, 2017 Super User Posted March 27, 2017 1 hour ago, DaveT63 said: Is there a particular set that you use? Amazon seems to have a number of them, and I don't see any of them that look to have the small screwdrivers. Wera Kraftform 7pc set I then bought 3 kraftform hex drivers separately. 1.5-2-2.5 for hedgehog parts and Megabass reels since they use hex heads for a lot of stuff. Quote
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