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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-17-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,931
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Hi Slip. I plan to hit the Canal some this...

Hi Slip. I plan to hit the Canal some this spring. I would love to get together. I'm planning to rig my bike out so I can cruise the canal. If I don't catch fish I will still get exercise.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-16-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,821
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Nice production! Congrats to Slip, John and all...

Nice production! Congrats to Slip, John and all the plugmakers that put on great displays. Thanks to everyone that helped put on the Plug Fest!
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-16-2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,931
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
spinner loaded

spinner loaded
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-16-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,931
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Another view with the holders in place.

Another view with the holders in place.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-16-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,931
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Dryer/Spinner

I put together a new spinner recently. It holds 12 plugs at a time. I like to Etex before wiring so this works better for me than suspending them on a wire. I through drill 1/8" for all my plugs so...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-18-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 42,409
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
2.15 - 2.4 oz, 6 finished and tested, 10 primed...

2.15 - 2.4 oz, 6 finished and tested, 10 primed and ready to paint and I have 3 more turned but not weighted or primed that I plan to weight to 3 oz. I just picked up a TFO 10.5 2-8oz and ressurected...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-18-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 42,409
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Getting ready for the spring. I got a new Mojo...

Getting ready for the spring. I got a new Mojo for Christmas and needed to have something to throw. 6.5 inches, 2 3/4 oz. A few had already been etexed, rigged and tested, but most were airbrushed...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-15-2013, 11:02 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 42,409
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Paul, I'll second that. Those vises are...

Paul,

I'll second that. Those vises are great.
Forum: CapeCodTackle / M&D's Tackle 02-04-2013, 10:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 26,530
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Shop hours

What are your shop hours? I stopped by your shop just before 2 on Saturday and it was closed.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-19-2013, 08:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,806
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Even if you pour into the body add a drop or two...

Even if you pour into the body add a drop or two of super glue to lock it in after the lead cools. The lead shrinks as it cools. I pour into a few of my lures, then fill and put back onto the lathe...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-14-2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,823
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I don't use cut hooks on anything other than...

I don't use cut hooks on anything other than smallish lures meant for small fish. That said a lot of big fish have been caught on SS lures with their original cut mustads. The question was not about...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-13-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,823
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
cutting vmc hooks

I haven't cut hooks before. When I needed cut hooks I used mustad precut figuring that they tin coat after cutting so there shouldn't be any bare metal after installing. Now I only use VMCs and I...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-27-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,463
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Been using Bondo for years. sets up quick, can be...

Been using Bondo for years. sets up quick, can be worked after 15-30 minutes and is fully harded after 24 hours. A good trick is to drill for, place and epoxy in body weights before trimming ends,...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-20-2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,987
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I use a 1" Kutzal from Woodcraft and clean it up...

I use a 1" Kutzal from Woodcraft and clean it up with a 3/4" ball rasp from Cutters and Endmills - Rotary Files & Burrs - FaberSurplus...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-05-2012, 12:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,999
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Different method for creating a template.

You will need a scanner for this. Place the lure you want to use as a master on your scanner bed. Make sure it is level. Scan it at 100%. Output a print at 100%. The print can be attached to your...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-22-2012, 08:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,241
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Hi paul. I've been lurking but not turning for a...

Hi paul. I've been lurking but not turning for a few years. This summer I got bored and cranked up the lathe. I did some 6" bottle darters, which swim well, and more recently some polaris style...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-22-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,241
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Unfortunately Grizzly discontinued the #9247....

Unfortunately Grizzly discontinued the #9247. Bassmaster's name brings back memories. I've passed by your shop many times on my way to my mothers in Hanson. Hope all is well and business is good.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-22-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,241
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Great price on lathes

Woodcraft has a Black Friday special on the RIKON 1216 VSMini lathe for 229.99. Thats the best price I've seen on a decent lathe in a long time. And it includes a live tail center. However I have a...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-27-2009, 07:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,953
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Paul I was checking out the mackerel pattern...

Paul

I was checking out the mackerel pattern and realized they are very consistent. What are you using for a mask and how are you using it?
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-06-2008, 10:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,176
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I make and fish pencils a lot. I haven't noticed...

I make and fish pencils a lot. I haven't noticed much difference between white and yellow (I paint both colors) as far as catching fish. However I paint a bunch Flourescent Orange and find them to be...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-05-2008, 08:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,176
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
My type of plug. Now if i can sneak into your...

My type of plug. Now if i can sneak into your shop I won't have to spin any pencils this winter...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-09-2007, 11:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,110
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I have had issues with acylics and Envirotex...

I have had issues with acylics and Envirotex separating. I think it may be because I rushed the process and didn't let the acrylics fully cure before applying the enviro coating.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-28-2007, 03:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,218
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I haven't used etex with the prismatic (only...

I haven't used etex with the prismatic (only because I don't have it yet) but have done it on jigs with the aluminum foil ducktape used for heating ducts and there were no issues. Probably the...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-27-2007, 07:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,218
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
If I can get this to work the way I think it will...

If I can get this to work the way I think it will I will post pics. Probably mid spring if I can find foil. I've got the tuna Jones. So far 1 75# SBFT on one of my 5" needles!
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-26-2007, 04:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,218
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
These are what got me thinking. These are wood!...

These are what got me thinking. These are wood! The shape is very close to what I've been using for years (liberally plageurized from Super Strike). However the metalic finish is at another level to...
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