Scarborough Style Reel

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Here is my own Scarborough style reel that I created. I stumbled upon the Scarborough style while researching Alvey reels and immediately fell in love with it, so I decided to make one myself. To build this reel: First, print out the plastic files attached. The ABS plastic used has been polished to a high shine using acetone vapors. A housing has also been included for a 15x6x5mm bearing on both sides. For the timber part of the reel: Recycled floorboards from a scrap yard were used as the base material. If you don't have access to a laser cutter, traditional tools can be used instead. The timber was finished with Wattyl 7008, a two-pack high-gloss estipol that is extremely water-resistant. The plastic and timber parts are joined using a strong two-pack adhesive. Make sure to insert the bearing into place before gluing on the timber cap. To create the stainless steel components: A mold was made for the reel seat and scrap steel was pressed over it using a 6-ton press. The arm of the reel is also made from scrap steel, which was bent using a pan brake and spot welded to the reel seat. A M6x1 tap was used to drill holes in the arm, allowing for double bolts to be inserted and securing the middle pin in place. The handle is glued into position with two-pack adhesive, ensuring that it can spin freely.