I'm about to start my next build which is using a down locking reel seat. This is the first time I have installed a DL reel seat. The reel seat consists of the usual main parts of the wood insert and threaded barrel. Normally I would epoxy and mount to the rod and align everything all at one time using a reel to make sure the blank is aligned properly to the reel seat.
With this particular reel seat (REC ADSL) the threaded barrel has a cut out for the reel foot and the wood insert is recessed to accept the reel foot. The wood insert and threaded barrel must align so that the reel can sit properly on the reel seat.
My question: I was thinking I might pre-epoxy the threaded barrel to the wood insert so that they align correctly. Let that cure and then mount the reel seat to the blank.
Thanks
Mike
Reel seat disassembled
Assembled