Reel Plans by David Triezenberg
Measured drawings and construction notes —
delivered as PDF, ready to print or read.
Three sets of reel plans by reel builder David Triezenberg. Each set is delivered as a high-resolution PDF formatted as 8½″ × 11″ pages, with detailed construction notes, measured drawings of reel components and fixtures, and a table of weights and critical dimensions. Choose one of the two reel styles, or save by purchasing both as a bundle.
Fixed Spindle Reel Plans
We are pleased to offer the latest set of plans from reel builder David Triezenberg — Fixed Spindle Reel Plans: Measured Drawings and Construction Notes. The plans are formatted as 8½″ × 11″ pages and delivered as a PDF file ready to print or read. Included are an index, a materials list, detailed construction notes, measured drawings of reel components and fixture drawings, and a table of weights and critical dimensions.
PDF $15.00
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Round and Raised Pillar Reel Plans
We are pleased to offer reel builder David Triezenberg's Round and Raised Pillar Reel Plans: Measured Drawings and Construction Notes. The plans are formatted as 8½″ × 11″ pages and delivered as a PDF file ready to print or read. Included are an index, a materials list, 5 pages of detailed construction notes, 18 measured drawings of reel components and fixture drawings, and a table of weights and critical dimensions — 27 pages of information plus a cover.
The round reel is 3.22″ diameter and the raised pillar is 2.74″ to outer ring, 3.22″ to raised pillar ear. The reels are suitable for 4 and 5 weight lines and include a pawl and ratchet check mechanism. The construction notes provide additional details of fabricating the reel parts and fixtures. See David's blog, North Branch Reels, for more information, construction details, photos, and many other interesting reel-building posts. David uses a tabletop lathe and mill (Sherline) to fabricate the parts for his reels.
PDF $15.00
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Reel Plan Set Save $5
Purchase David Triezenberg's Round and Raised Pillar Reel Plans and Fixed Spindle Reel Plans as a package and save!
We are pleased to offer this reel plan package by reel builder David Triezenberg. This package includes both Round and Raised Pillar Reel Plans and Fixed Spindle Reel Plans as a single PDF file. Each set of plans includes an index, materials list, detailed construction notes, measured drawings of reel components and fixture drawings, and a table of weights and critical dimensions.
PDF $25.00
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Great jumping-off point
★★★★★There is not very much information on this topic out there. This is great for the basics, but also provides a solid foundation for getting creative and moving past the basics. Thanks for making this available.
I have built a couple from kits. Have the right equipment and now planning.
★★★★★Great plans. In fact, talking with a water-jet guy in Boulder about small batch runs. For gifts and getting kids involved. I like both plans, but the round model will look great on a mantelpiece. I have a friend who ties the best flies I have ever seen, so maybe a combo salmon reel and flies display is on my mind. Thanks so much for offering the detailed and updated plans. I live in a senior-only apt and maybe could build interest with other retired guys. Thanks again.