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The rod, F, is 41/2 in. in length and is cut from 7/8 in. diameter round rod. Fit it into one of the holes, and secure it with glue and a 1 in. fine screw, which is driven through at the position shown. Now place E on the spindle and make fast with glue and a 1 in. fine screw, the position of which is shown in Fig. 22. Place a thin washer on the spindle between the side piece and the handle.
The bottom handle, G, is 5 in. in length and is cut from 7/8 in. diameter round rod. Make a small holding block, H. This is 3 in. in length and 2 in. in width. Drill a 7/8 in. diameter hole through
the centre, and insert the handle, G. The latter should fit tightly in its hole, so that it requires tapping home with a mallet. Secure with glue and a 1 in. fine screw, which is driven through at the position shown. The holding block is then glued and screwed to the base.
The method of joining the parts by means of a screw has been chosen for its simplicity. Those who prefer it may use the square mortise and tenon joint, as shown at I.
The locking device, J, is a strip of wood, 1/2 in. thick; or better still, a metal strip. It measures 2 in. x 1/2 in., and is secured to the side at the position shown, by means of a screw. When it is turned to the horizontal position, it locks the handle.
Sandpaper all parts thoroughly. Apply a coat of size to fill the grain, and when this is dry, enamel in bright colours. In order to ensure the smooth running of the spindle, coat the edges of its holes with blacklead or graphite paste. The things just mentioned are best done before the reel is finally assembled.
A Simpler Type of Reel
This is illustrated in Fig. 23. The upright strips, A and B, are 6 in. in length and are cut from 1 in. square stripwood. Drill two holes, 1/2 in. in diameter at positions 1 in. from the top and the
bottom. Cut two pieces of dowelling, 1/2 in. diameter and 10 in. in length. These are attached to the upright strips in the manner shown. The ends of the rods form handles, which measure 4 in. in length. Sandpaper all parts thoroughly; apply a coat of size, and when this has dried, finish with enamel.
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