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 tiptop |
A David Slater or ?? |
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Posts: 545 04/20/2009 16:04 |
Thought I'd show a recent find and ask opinions of maker and vintage. The rims look a bit like a David Slater but overall it doesn't seem as well
built as a Slater I have. It is 2.5" diameter, 7/8" between plates, 2.5" foot, 5.0 oz., horn handle, smooth operating with zero wobble, and
equal pleasant click both directions. The caliper spring is mounted by 2 integral spurs that go into 2 holes on the plate and peened in place. Thanks!
    
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Bill Charles |
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Posts: 828 04/20/2009 16:18 Moderator |
I've always associated those large centre arbours with Heaton reels.
If you've heard this story before, don't stop me, because I'd like to hear it
again.
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stefanduma |
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Posts: 117 04/21/2009 06:02 |
In my own opinion the answer is no.
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Posts: 361 04/21/2009 10:51 |
It sure looks like a Heaton reel I had, foot was earlier on mine I believe and the frame is different. The plate screw and handle are identical to mine and
the caliper spring had not stud/ hole showing on the backplate, as was mine.
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Posts: 102 04/22/2009 11:07 |
i would also say heatons , although i reckon these are slaters , most are army & navy..
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Posts: 118 04/23/2009 16:05 |
They look very much like Slaters.
What size is the largest? |
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