Line Tensioner

[Tucson]

Made this tensioner for loading my reels.  Adjustable spring pressure to dial in the resistance, works for spinning and casting reels depending on which way you position it.  Also a reel unwinder to use on a drill press or electric drill. 

 

 

[FishinBuck07]

Looks good and should work!  I just make my wife hold it while I am spooling mine!  Haha

[Jig Man]

That will work.  I have a store bought one with a suction cup that I have used for years.

[LonnieP]

I made one exactly like yours a couple years ago. Works great for when no one is with me to hold a pencil

[Log Catcher]

I made one much like yours. Instead of using wood I put mine in a vise to hold it.

[MidwestBassAttack]

Any chance you can post the components used? I’ve been looking at making my own. I’ve been using the Berkley line spooling station and it’s seen better days. 
 

Would be a great winter project!

[Tucson]

Sure thing, thanks for asking.

 

I used a 4-12/" x 1/4" bolt, secured to the MDF frame so it doesn't spin and a wing nut w/ a jam nut on the tensioning end.  Otherwise it will slowly tighten up as you use it.

 

[MidwestBassAttack]

10 hours ago, Tucson said:

Sure thing, thanks for asking.

 

I used a 4-12/" x 1/4" bolt, secured to the MDF frame so it doesn't spin and a wing nut w/ a jam nut on the tensioning end.  Otherwise it will slowly tighten up as you use it.

 

That’s perfect! Thanks so much! I see a trip to the hardware store in my very near future

[RDB]

Here is one my mom and dad made for me 50 years ago.

 

 

[TcRoc]

Works well.. did the same thing couple years ago except just drilled a hole thru a work bench leg , threaded rod,springs, washers, nut , wing nut. 
Not a guy to pay money for some of these stations out there when U can make one for a couple dollars.