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Folding Hook Keeper Broke
Posted by:
Dan Leitzen
(---.dhcp.roch.mn.charter.com)
Date: November 21, 2017 08:38PM
I have a rod were the folding part of the hook keeper came off. I could not find the part. Does anyone know of an easy way to fix this without cutting off the threads and possibly the winding check? Re: Folding Hook Keeper Broke
Posted by:
Phil Erickson
(---.dsl.pltn13.sbcglobal.net)
Date: November 21, 2017 08:40PM
If the part still on the blank has a hole or passage through it, a small split ring could work. Re: Folding Hook Keeper Broke
Posted by:
Michael Danek
(---.alma.mi.frontiernet.net)
Date: November 21, 2017 09:12PM
If a split ring is too big for the hole, a small duo lok snap might work. You have had the same experience with the folding keeper that I have, so I don't build with them any more. I think the finest keeper is the REC titanium alloy. Functional, tough, no corrosion, unobtrusive. Re: Folding Hook Keeper Broke
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: November 21, 2017 09:36PM
Dan,
I would just cut off the old hook keeper, and wrap on a new one and coat it. Good luck Re: Folding Hook Keeper Broke
Posted by:
Chuck McIntyre
(172.58.56.---)
Date: November 22, 2017 11:17AM
Perhaps a matching hookkeeper could be acquired,and the folding part removed from it. Then you would have the necessary piece to replace what is missing. Then there is no need for rewrapping anything. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/22/2017 11:18AM by Chuck McIntyre. Re: Folding Hook Keeper Broke
Posted by:
Bill Sidney
(---.gci.net)
Date: November 23, 2017 05:35PM
hook keeper ?? there is a keeper that just clips on the rod an is held in place with a small rubber band . I think , problem solved YES ???? William Sidney AK Re: Folding Hook Keeper Broke
Posted by:
Michael Danek
(---.alma.mi.frontiernet.net)
Date: November 24, 2017 05:55PM
Chuck's solution will get you back where you started, with a serviceable but ergonomically challenged keeper of questionable durability. It's a good solution, if you want to keep that keeper design.
the way that keeper is designed, a loop is formed so that the open end goes into the "hole", and the loop is pinched shut, closing the open end inside the hole. It opens with use and can slip out of the hole, lost keeper loop. If you can get something like a snap or split ring, as suggested before, through the hole you have a keeper better than new. At least it will be more durable. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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