Broken Reel Handle

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Broken Reel Handle

Post by solararrow94 » Thu Aug 24, 2017 12:03 am

Hi all,

The handle on one of my reels has broken and I was wondering if there's a store or website where I can buy a replacement handle?

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Re: Broken Reel Handle

Post by Basti » Thu Aug 24, 2017 1:01 am

what reel is it? you can usually buy direct from the manufacturer or get a tackle shop to do that for you.

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Re: Broken Reel Handle

Post by 4liters » Thu Aug 24, 2017 7:25 am

As long as it isn't too old and was sold in australia the manufacturer should have replacement parts
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Re: Broken Reel Handle

Post by Fish-cador » Thu Aug 24, 2017 2:51 pm

Alvey reel?

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Re: Broken Reel Handle

Post by Texas » Thu Aug 24, 2017 5:41 pm

Duct tape

Sorry
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Re: Broken Reel Handle

Post by Texas » Thu Aug 24, 2017 6:11 pm

Metal can be welded, then cleaned up. Oxy might be too much.
Plastic-- that stuff on tv with the uv light works good. Again you'll need to clean up the join.

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Re: Broken Reel Handle

Post by Texas » Wed Aug 30, 2017 12:11 pm

Sent you a PM of a bloke selling reel handles

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Re: Broken Reel Handle

Post by rb85 » Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:12 pm

Take it to a tackle shop they deal with suppliers.

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