300 half bail restore

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don309
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300 half bail restore

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Most here know I'm into saving Mitchell UL reels. Some time ago I made the mistake of posting a restore, not knowing restore was back to orgnial. So I actually only save crusty old reels, repair and paint.
I have a friend that does do restores (on a lot of different reels), but has a love for Mitchells.
So this summer I picked up a 300 half bail in good condition, just because I didn't have one. I am going to be leaving all my fishing stuff (from reels, rod building, and tackle airbrushing) to my grandson.
So I had Christian from Pop's tackle box do this restore. Check him out on Facebook.
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Hey Don

Christian does top notch work

The 300 half bail looks like it just came out of the box new


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Yes, beautiful result.
I had a go at a restoration a while back, and all was fine until I tried to clear the paint from the 'Mitchell' etching, and small pieces of paint cracked and chipped off ether side of the etched groove (I used a needle to try to get it started), so back to the drawing board.

I would love to know how this 'should' be done, but I may ask an expert to do the job for me.


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Hi Rockape.
I'm Christian, I restored the reel in the photos. I'd be happy to help you out.


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I recieved the reel today. It looked amazing in the pictures, BUT in person it took my breath away!!!! I have no other words to describe it!!!
:text-bravo: :text-thankyouyellow:


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don309 wrote: Fri Oct 28, 2022 1:00 pm Most here know I'm into saving Mitchell UL reels. Some time ago I made the mistake of posting a restore, not knowing restore was back to orgnial. So I actually only save crusty old reels, repair and paint.
I have a friend that does do restores (on a lot of different reels), but has a love for Mitchells.
So this summer I picked up a 300 half bail in good condition, just because I didn't have one. I am going to be leaving all my fishing stuff (from reels, rod building, and tackle airbrushing) to my grandson.
So I had Christian from Pop's tackle box do this restore. Check him out on Facebook.
That really does look lovely 😍


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Sorry for my late reply Christian.

Can't seem to find how to set up thread posting alerts, so I don't miss any relevant additions.

That is really kind of you to offer your restoration skills (and you certainly are a very skilled restorer).
I'm not sure yet whether to have any of my hslf bails restored as they are in reasonably good condition. The reel I tried (and failed miserably) to restore has now ended up in the parts bin (a 1975 301), but I will definitely take you up on your offer when the right one comes along, thank you.

I have to say that during my short membership on this great forum, I have found the members here to be extremely kind, friendly and very generous to fellow enthusists like myself, so thank you to all of you.


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It's now ready to pass down.
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JDurbin75 wrote: Sat Oct 29, 2022 1:08 pm Hey Don

Christian does top notch work

The 300 half bail looks like it just came out of the box new
Yes it does, reel is better than new.


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The little man (Zain/Peanut) arrive 11/11/22.
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Good looking little guy, Don!

Congratulations :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Glen


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don309,
It won't be long till he will be tramping around in the trout streams with you. Keep him away from cellphones. :D


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I am wondering if they make that garment in my size.

Glen


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Ted Lanham wrote: Mon Nov 21, 2022 2:02 pm don309,
It won't be long till he will be tramping around in the trout streams with you. Keep him away from cellphones. :D


Regards,
Ted
I know right!! I have 2 other grandsons. One is 8 and I can just about talk to him, everything he talks about is technology. Though he is my guy to get help with my phone and computer. The other is 3 and is autistic, hopefully down the road fishing will be his outlet. This one has woods out the back door. We'll have him out in nature lickety split.


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