Ambidex Reel on The Repair Shop.
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Fredline
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Ambidex Reel on The Repair Shop.
Steve Fletcher the horologist on the BBC Repair Shop renovated an Ambidex MK 5 or 6 in Episode 12 of Series 11 yesterday. He changed the ball bearings which I have not seen done before. You can see it on the BBCiPlayer.
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Good shout enjoyed that. That guy could fix anything-
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Re: Ambidex Reel on The Repair Shop.
And he does!
I love it when he is repairing clocks - - or toys!
I love it when he is repairing clocks - - or toys!
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Even as a retired machine tool fitter I was impressed how he replaced the steel balls in that bearing!
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Thats one I will watch.Wouldn't it be great if someone bought in an old cane rod for an expert to refurb.Maybe Tengiscol could apply to have his Avocet done!
Just watched it,superb!
Just watched it,superb!
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Re: Ambidex Reel on The Repair Shop.
I was waiting for him to open up the site casing to reveal some 55 year old grease but it never happened. I believe the original reel/winch makers were horological.
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