On most of my lower end -$100 shimano spinning reels (sienna, sahara, sedona) there's a gap (.021) in the grip on the handle. It looks to be arbor pressed in so how can I close the gap to where no side to side movement when I'm retrieving? I got some ideas but I'm wondering if there's a know solution for this

Clip-on spacer?

Clip-on spacer?

Yup, try and find one of those clip on plastic spacers. Just put a lil grease on it and your good to go

Clip-on spacer?

Yup, try and find one of those clip on plastic spacers. Just put a lil grease on it and your good to go

I was thinking that or cutting up some shim-stock to place in the gap

On most of my lower end -$100 shimano spinning reels (sienna, sahara, sedona) there's a gap (.021) in the grip on the handle. It looks to be arbor pressed in so how can I close the gap to where no side to side movement when I'm retrieving? I got some ideas but I'm wondering if there's a know solution for this

Much A Do About Nothin..

Nothing more than the reels tolerance gaps. Fill it and it will probably try to bind up...

Tight Lines!

Much A Do About Nothin..

Nothing more than the reels tolerance gaps. Fill it and it will probably try to bind up...

Tight Lines!

x2 Fishability shouldn't be affected. If the handle play is a deal breaker, your best bet is to invest in a higher end reel rathe than tinker.

x2 Fishability shouldn't be affected. If the handle play is a deal breaker, your best bet is to invest in a higher end reel rathe than tinker.

I have plenty of time to tinker besides, it helps me find out how the problem occurred

Much A Do About Nothin..

Nothing more than the reels tolerance gaps. Fill it and it will probably try to bind up...

Tight Lines!

Now that you mentioned 'bind', I don't recall having these problems when I bought them. I think it's just how I used them over time they developed, like a worn tire pulling a car to either side, since my body mechanics are different than the average user

After looking at it again I noticed the pin that holds the grip wobbles, there's nothing I can do with it now. This a sahara 1000 handle by the way.

Does this cause a problem?