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Ambidex Reel on The Repair Shop.
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2023 1:33 pm
by Fredline
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.
Re: Ambidex Reel on The Repair Shop.
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2023 3:41 pm
by NiceRoach
Good shout enjoyed that. That guy could fix anything
Re: Ambidex Reel on The Repair Shop.
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2023 4:03 pm
by Olly
And he does!
I love it when he is repairing clocks - - or toys!
Re: Ambidex Reel on The Repair Shop.
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2023 4:29 pm
by Catfish.017
Even as a retired machine tool fitter I was impressed how he replaced the steel balls in that bearing!
Re: Ambidex Reel on The Repair Shop.
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2023 4:46 pm
by Grumpy
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!
Re: Ambidex Reel on The Repair Shop.
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2023 10:03 pm
by Harry H
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.