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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-26-2007, 09:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,218
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Holographic/Laser finishes

On many of the Japanese wooden salt water plugs for Tuna/GT I have seen some awesome Holographic/Laser finishes. I am assuming they are some sort of film or foil applied to the plugs. Anyone know...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-27-2006, 08:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,086
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
If you don't mix Envirotex Lite correctly it will...

If you don't mix Envirotex Lite correctly it will never harden. I turned some nice Mackeral painted Polaris style poppers and envirotexed them 3 years ago and they still are soft! If you top coat the...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-03-2006, 07:55 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,357
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Cool! However when I showed my wife these...

Cool! However when I showed my wife these pictures and told her that I only have half that many plugs she just laughs and walks off! Pretty much the same reaction from my son and he's a fisherman. I...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-30-2005, 11:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,297
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Try a waterproof, slow set epoxy. I repaired a...

Try a waterproof, slow set epoxy. I repaired a plastic transducer bracket that stayed underwater under pressure, and had it stay together. I have also used it in woodfinishing to fill voids in cherry...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-14-2005, 01:31 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,219
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Unfortunately Stan Gibbs does not qualify, but he...

Unfortunately Stan Gibbs does not qualify, but he is the plugmaker that inspired me 30 years ago to start making plugs. Ultimately Stans work probably inspired alsost all the current plug builders on...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-08-2005, 01:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,926
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I found the link to my original post which will...

I found the link to my original post which will also show duplicators made by a few other plug buiders.

http://www.stripersonline.com/cgi-bin/ubb_547C/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=11;t=001928;p=0
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-08-2005, 12:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,926
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I couldn't find a link to my original post but I...

I couldn't find a link to my original post but I found a link to someone that copied mine. This one is scary close to mine, including the junk in the background.
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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-03-2005, 05:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,849
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Virtually anything that penetrates and doesn't...

Virtually anything that penetrates and doesn't kill you and the family (like minwax penetrating sealer) takes days to dry before a water based primer and/or paint can be applied. Even using an oil...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-02-2005, 12:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,849
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I use it and don't find that there is any...

I use it and don't find that there is any penetration. I think it is more a surface primer that should be used after sealing (if you feel sealing is necessary). As a primer it dries quickly, bonds to...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-30-2005, 06:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,429
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Nice! But I don't think it will last. In the...

Nice! But I don't think it will last. In the short time it does it will catch fishermen.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-30-2005, 05:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,429
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Super glue and it's variants are definately...

Super glue and it's variants are definately highly water resistant and used widely in saltwater fly tying. Cyanoacrylate glues are sold in virtually every fly shop I've been in and I've been in a...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-29-2005, 06:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,429
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I have been tying for well over 40 years and...

I have been tying for well over 40 years and learned about super glue about 20 years ago. After tying on the feathers/hair/flash etc., but before any head cement, put on a drop or 2 of super glue...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 06-28-2005, 11:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,423
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Initially I used a cardboard box with with...

Initially I used a cardboard box with with cheesecloth inside to catch the spray. Unfortunately a lot of the spray stays airborn and drifts out and ends up as a coating all over the shop. My current...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 06-27-2005, 07:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,423
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Add a $10 walmart box fan and a furnace filter to...

Add a $10 walmart box fan and a furnace filter to the box and you will get a pretty efficient spray booth (water based paint only). I find that with some of the inexpensive paints such as folk art...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 05-18-2005, 04:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,364
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I have bought 10+ pairs of split ring pliers over...

I have bought 10+ pairs of split ring pliers over the years. Every time I saw a new design or brand I bought them. I have 3-4 pairs still kicking around somewhere. Then I bought a pair of Xurons....
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-27-2005, 06:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,909
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Pouring directly into the plug body works, I did...

Pouring directly into the plug body works, I did it for years. You will ruin the occasional body, and the results are often inconsistant weighting. If you are doing one or 2 plugs, it may be the way...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-20-2005, 11:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,627
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I think that adding lead couldn't hurt. The extra...

I think that adding lead couldn't hurt. The extra mass should make it more stable. I have thought about adding lead to my duplicator to make it more stable. As far as using laminate for both...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-20-2005, 05:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,627
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I agree with Capesam that you do not want it too...

I agree with Capesam that you do not want it too slippery. However, you want it smooth. Think in terms of a reel drag. Whatever the resistance you want it to be consistant. This is after all a guided...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-20-2005, 09:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,627
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Home made duplicator owners

Over the last couple of years years I have seen pictures of a few home made duplicators. After my post there were several people that made their own. Some posted pictures, some didn't. Some of those...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-14-2005, 07:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,871
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
PC Petrifier at www.pcepoxy.com Found it in pint...

PC Petrifier at www.pcepoxy.com Found it in pint containers at ACE hardware. It is thin enough to dip with. It dries overnight. They recomend 2 coats. Canalman, thanks for the primer recipe.



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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-14-2005, 05:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,871
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Cleaned

Cleaned
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-13-2005, 05:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,871
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
water based sealer

I found a product PC Petrifier from PCEpoxy. It is a waterborn sealer, with usage instructions similar to the MinWax wood hardener. I have just started using it and like the idea of a waterborn...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-02-2005, 09:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,704
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Have you test swum them yet and do they swim like...

Have you test swum them yet and do they swim like regular darters? Probably a silly question at this time of year unless you have access to an indoor pool. Are you working in hardwood or are you...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-01-2005, 06:22 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,225
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I've been a flie tyer for 40 years and and a lure...

I've been a flie tyer for 40 years and and a lure maker for 30 years. There are so many diferent names for flies patterns that are so similar to others that it is mind boggling. And yet the...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-25-2005, 10:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,223
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
The new compressor is LOUD! Loud enough to...

The new compressor is LOUD! Loud enough to startle me when it kicks in. I need to locate it further away in the basement and run an air hose. However, with it and 45lbs pressure I have been able to...
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