the wheels and the part that hold them looks black, cant tell if its steel or plastic. im using it for fishing, dont want steel because it rust quick
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wheels are rubber and plastic the rest is aluminum. From what I can see the wheels have real steel bearings, sealed or not I can't tell, the rivets are steel, but could be repopped with aluminum if you had to. It's a great little cart.
1375775
I actually don't know. I thought at first it was PVC, but when I strike metal against it, it doesn't sound like plastic (and I can't remove it to inspect closer). So, yeah, it might be. But it might be nylon too. It isn't steel - perhaps on the pepper mill.
2253369
The blades (both of them) are stainless steel as is the shaft connecting the blades to the underside rotor. All I can see, other than what I described above is plastic.
1692067
I believe it is steel. Very nice and looks much better than those ugly hose reels.
1369233
They appear to be steel. They don't rust but they do lose their sharpness over time. Once dull they need replaced otherwise, it won't work. They usually last two months.
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I can't really tell. The blades are definitely metal and the entire submersable part is metal, the motor/upper part is coated in stainless. It does look like parts that lock the upper and lower unit together are plastic. I have used it on frozen fruit with no issues and everything like hot soups etc have blended easily.
1161946
I am not an expert in material:I think is made of glassfiber.I have 4 of these and they are so good for my fishing time.
1944015
Plastic....I had 2 and both had the plastic around a wheel break. Unless they have changed the construction, I would not recommend it.
690391
The actual reel and reel housing is all heavy duty plastic. But the center of the reel that the handle and (at the other end) where the water hose is attached to is metal. It's a strong pipe like center. I can't say what kind of metal that is. And it's not stated on the package. But a magnet does stick to it, so I doubt that it stainless steel. We've had super good experience with this style of Ames hose reel.
323143
The black frame of the reel is graphite. This is not a metal, or aluminum, frame reel. Gold portion on exterior is a decorative alloy plate.
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Can not say for sure. There's nothing steel about it do my guess would be aluminum. Check with a Colman rep would be my best advice. Good luck
614717
I think they are a heavy duty plastic....they are black and it is very hard to tell. They seem pretty sturdy though.
1962556
Not steel at all! Good catch. It has has that plastic feel but is however actually quite durable and doesn't rub off (at least not in a year).
879916
The end of the handle is plastic as is the clamp turner, but the rest is metal. This hasn't been a problem so far.
1406648
Pretty sure it's plastic. Hard for me to tell, but it looks decent either way.
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Hi Chief Bob, The reel is made of cast metal, the internals are plastic and metal. I have two reels made like this, my Wright McGill has never given me a problem and is made quite well for a value priced reel, same is true of the rod they sell with it. Ron/Fly Fisherman
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Its plastic with metal. First time out with it cought a 27 lbs yellow tail. Very smooth