Hi Cockie,
Welcome to the ODK Forums.
As far as your 45 is concerned the 14 inch machine is probably the one with the least amount of issues due to it's width thus it has the strongest of chassis' in the 45 model line up.
There's no need to obtain a new reel as yours only requires sharpening from the limited amount of images you've put up and who knows about the Bed Knife without seeing it first. It may only also require a grind but then again most times people replace and grind at the same time.
If you could put up some more close up images of around the machine and also under it looking from the front to the bed knife that would be really helpful.
Cheers,
BB.
