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This Allcocks reel did have some problems, half gone by the oxide broken reel foot and a missing knob next to all the dirt that is on.
First i took out a wobble before i even started on the reel in case it would brake in half. cleaned all parts and polished the brass before i start the repairs on the front ring, to reconstruct the ring i use metal epoxy and bring it on in thin layers to start to make a bridge between the broken parts to give it some strength




after building up the missing parts i sand it in shape, the back plate cleaned, make a new badge bring on a spare knob en a sprare reelfoot from a trudex (same size) and painted the plate brown metallic

the spool i did with dark gray paint and i am pleased with the result, it spins very well and will use it again

As I told you Evert. It can only be magic!

Splendid work, Sir ... simply splendid.

Certainly magic hands to craft the reel again!

Thanks Gents

Dr Frankenstein would be impressed With guys like you around none of our tackle will ever wear out.

More power to your elbows

Amazing transformation! Very clever and your skill and perseverance does you great credit!

Incredible.You certainly like a challenge.Well done.

I do like a challenge if i can find them :-)