Hi Jarrad and grumpy,
I spoke to the engineer that sharpens my reel this morning about this issue, and grumpy, he agreed with your sentiments, that he replaces one or two broken blades in a reel, but even he won't undertake a complete reel rebuild...Not worth the time and effort, he says.

However, I have found a source of a new reel; but Jarrad has not given us the cutting width of his machine which determines the price especially if it is a 20" machine.
But for a 17" X 10 blade cylinder reel about $410 fully sharpened and sold with new bearings and bearing shield washers. wink
Hoping this helps,
cheers2

Please do not PM me asking for support. Please post your questions in the appropriate forums, as the replies it may receive may help all members, not just the individual member.
Kindest Regards, Darryl grin