The first reply by Wallys-cast to your initial post covers this perfectly..
By coincidence, I have just received a Speedia today which will require a new centre bush making so Wal's pictures will be very useful to me also.
Thank you Wal.
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The first reply by Wallys-cast to your initial post covers this perfectly..
Hello all, I wonder if anyone can help me. I have a General Purpose Mk.2 Speedia 9according to my friend Nobby), narrow drum reel and the centre "hub" and float end screw (like the pieces in your photos Wallys-cast) are missing. The reel itself is in great condition and I would really like to find these pieces to get it up and running again. I am really struggling trying to undertand how the hub stays in place and how it is fitted? I hope someone can help on here. ThanksWallys-Cast wrote: ↑Fri Aug 28, 2020 1:58 pm Sizes as promised.
I'll let the pictures speak for themselves as far as the sizes go.
The taper on the inside is a match for the taper on the spindle. The thread for the grub screw only goes half way down the bore of the hub, the lower half is bored smooth and just large enough diameter bore to accept the tip of the spindle without binding.
The hub fits inside approx 7mm, dont go too much further in or it will bind on the spool release catch.
The grub screw is just under 5mm long and is threaded 6BA. The hub itself is made from what appears to be nickel silver (not plated as previously thought) and the grub screw is steel.
Don't forget to show us the results and if I were you I would make a few as you are sure to get a few requests.
Wal.