Hi,
I purchased a handle for my Columbia project, the hub at the base of the handle is in great looking shape, no cracks, no rot, really almost looks new.
Even the leaf spring and lock peg looks new.
But one problem.
Handle hub does not fit over the steel stub that is attached to the reel kicking mech.
About a 1-2 centimeters difference.
Before I do anything, just a simple question, does pot metal shrink?