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Two reels to restore
A Hardy Altex No 3 MK V, will get the full treatment

and a Allcocks 12 spoke centrepin that is in a terrible condition.


When done i will post pictures from the process

As always Evert......looking forward to seeing the results,once you have performed your magic and of course SKILL!

All the best
Nige.

Looking forward to seeing your transformations Evert I'd probably not be alone in thinking that Allcocks spool was beyond repair so I'm intrigued as how do you intend to go about it

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Yes that aerial would have been stripped for spares had it been mine.
Evert has the patience of a saint and skills to match.

Wal.

Here are the first results on the aerial reel, cleaned it up first and removed the oxide all over to see what was under all the stuff before i can make a start to the repairs on this reel.






start the repairs, made a small construction to support the loose parts and to get it on the right spot



So far so good next step is to work on the details to improve the repairs with metal epoxy

Stunning restoration Evert.

I do wish that I had just a bit of the patience and skill required to do this type of work!

That really is looking excellent! Can't wait to see the Altex. Well done.

Looking good Evert.