custom drag washers

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Ry24000
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custom drag washers

Post by Ry24000 » Mon Nov 30, 2015 5:38 am

I have been looking for washers for my old Cardinals and I might have to make my own. cutting round washers seems easy, but mine have a rounded rectangle in the center. Any thoughts? I considered an exacto knife for the center and using the old one for a template. or is there a better way?
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MidTNKayakAngler
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Re: custom drag washers

Post by MidTNKayakAngler » Wed Dec 09, 2015 1:34 am

That's what I do. I use a combination of scissors, Exacto knife, drill and drill bit, and a jewelers file to finish off. I buy Carbontex by the sheets in various thicknesses.
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Re: custom drag washers

Post by Ry24000 » Wed Dec 09, 2015 12:10 pm

Thanks for the reply! I was watching a utube video and the guy was using a compass type tool to cut the circles. I think ill do the same for the outer dimension, then cut the circle part of the rounded rectangle with the caliper/ compass tool. Exacto the straight parts.

I have a full sheet of Carbontex and was considering a CNC to cut many for the Cardinal 4 reel. Maybe some other people would like some to?
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Re: custom drag washers

Post by MidTNKayakAngler » Sat Dec 12, 2015 7:32 am

A CNC would be great if I had access to one.
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Re: custom drag washers

Post by Hype » Sun Dec 27, 2015 3:36 am

You can go here . http://www.smoothdrag.com/ The lady there is awesome , If she doesn't have it she will make it for you , sorry her name is Dawn ... :doh:
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Re: custom drag washers

Post by Ry24000 » Wed Jan 06, 2016 12:34 pm

went there and she said I would have to make them. They have to have a glass core with carbon outside for the torque created when they spin. I have the material. I am going to try a friends CNC laser to see if that works.
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Re: custom drag washers

Post by Hype » Sun Jan 10, 2016 10:45 am

:oops: WOW !!! sorry to hear , your drag seems to be kinda unique , hope you do get it right ...
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