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StevieDee Regular user Salt Lake City area 154 Posts |
Does anyone know where I can get a P&L or Kirkendall-style finger reel, preferably with a finger clip? I searched all the "usual suspects" without any luck. I know one dealer who is selling an Owen version for $75, but I think that's a little more than I would like to pay. Thanks in advance.
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hugmagic Inner circle 7655 Posts |
That is pretty much the going rate.
Richard E. Hughes, Hughes Magic Inc., 352 N. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266 (330)296-4023
www.hughesmagic.com email-hugmagic@raex.com Write direct as I will be turning off my PM's. |
StevieDee Regular user Salt Lake City area 154 Posts |
OK, thanks Richard! I guess I'm living in the past
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Dick Oslund Inner circle 8357 Posts |
Stevie! I bought my first reel in 1947. I "blew" $1.50 on it! It is/was one of the best investments I ever made.
Generally speaking, it's more for parlor and platform work. Albenice's book is still about the best book on the reel.
SNEAKY, UNDERHANDED, DEVIOUS,& SURREPTITIOUS ITINERANT MOUNTEBANK
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
As with anything, you cannot buy a Cadillac at Chevy Spark prices. If you just want a reel there are plastic imports available for less then $10.
Do a search in this section for reels, I have referenced sources for low costs reels. |
hugmagic Inner circle 7655 Posts |
I remember when George Kirkendall first brought out his reels. They were $15 which was high priced then. The last ones he was making were going for $75. Materials and the cost of doing business very seldom goes down.
I find any reels in my drawers extra I will contact you and give you a deal. I don't know what I have any more extra. Richard
Richard E. Hughes, Hughes Magic Inc., 352 N. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266 (330)296-4023
www.hughesmagic.com email-hugmagic@raex.com Write direct as I will be turning off my PM's. |
Dougini Inner circle The Beautiful State Of Maine 7130 Posts |
The last Kirk' I saw went for $85.00. I'd pay that in a heartbeat! Mine lasted for years. Since the foreclosure there are some things I will never get back. That's one of them. Unless I find one for sale. They are not maintenance-free, though. Hoppe's Gun Oil is what I used on mine.
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
I would never use oil, as it can leak out and get on the hands and silk. The time tested product is Vaseline. Just enough to keep the spring and disk spacers lubricated.
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hugmagic Inner circle 7655 Posts |
Yes, Bill you are correct and that is what George told people to use.
Richard
Richard E. Hughes, Hughes Magic Inc., 352 N. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266 (330)296-4023
www.hughesmagic.com email-hugmagic@raex.com Write direct as I will be turning off my PM's. |
Dougini Inner circle The Beautiful State Of Maine 7130 Posts |
I just barely put enough between the spacers, not a chance of leaking. Vaseline is good. So is silicone...
Doug |
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