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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-23-2005, 10:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,940
Posted By FlukinUki
Ok, decided to throw some paint on my...

Ok, decided to throw some paint on my "experiment". Overall length including tail is 15 inches. Still need to cut a lip and epoxy.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-23-2005, 09:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,992
Posted By FlukinUki
jklett, I haven't done it myself but if the epoxy...

jklett, I haven't done it myself but if the epoxy doesn't like to stick to your lip material you may want to consider placing the lip in the plug and drilling 2 small holes from the bottom of the...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-23-2005, 06:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,992
Posted By FlukinUki
Very nice, I really like the bunker one on the...

Very nice, I really like the bunker one on the bottom, eal nice shape to that one :claps:
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-23-2005, 12:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,029
Posted By FlukinUki
OK, let me try to explain my question...I wasn't...

OK, let me try to explain my question...I wasn't trying to gain inside information as I realize Salty makes a living from his plugs. What I was trying to ask was is it a floating needle or a sinking...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-22-2005, 09:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,029
Posted By FlukinUki
Nice needle. Diggin the colors, looks very eely:)...

Nice needle. Diggin the colors, looks very eely:) I dont have any salty needles. Hows that guy weighted?
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-21-2005, 10:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,825
Posted By FlukinUki
Sure, jump right in. First it will be just one...

Sure, jump right in. First it will be just one needle, just to see what its like. Then, after a short time you'll feel the urge to try another one. Next thing you know your looking around the house...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-21-2005, 02:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,838
Posted By FlukinUki
Happy holidays to all here in plug building....

Happy holidays to all here in plug building. Thanks for the inspiration and advice from all the builders. What a great bunch of people. :buds:
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-20-2005, 01:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,160
Posted By FlukinUki
If you decide to use hangers I would definately...

If you decide to use hangers I would definately recommend filling the hole with epoxy to firm things up a bit. Good luck and dont forget to post some pics.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-20-2005, 08:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,940
Posted By FlukinUki
Hindged experiment

Ok, after seeing some other hinged plugs I couldn't resist the temptation to try one. Made this body last night using a bandsaw and bely sander. It's a BIGGUN and probably not castable.

Length:...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-20-2005, 08:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,160
Posted By FlukinUki
Thanks Jiggy, It's not that hard to do it my way...

Thanks Jiggy, It's not that hard to do it my way if you leave yourself enough of a tag end when your wrapping the loops. I can twist one in less than a minute.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-20-2005, 07:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,160
Posted By FlukinUki
I posted a pic of how I do the hook hangers in a...

I posted a pic of how I do the hook hangers in a thread a while back called "wood bomber".

Here's the link to the pic.
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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-19-2005, 04:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,389
Posted By FlukinUki
"unsane."...is that good? BTW, the needle...

"unsane."...is that good?

BTW, the needle is maple and the popper is red cedar (I think). Lotta fun through drilling the maple needle when the fatest part is 5/8's.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-19-2005, 04:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,389
Posted By FlukinUki
couple new ones

Heres a few new ones.

Popper is 4 1/4in and 1 ounce, inspired by a sweet little Guzz popper I ho'd . The needle is 5 1/4in and 1oz, sort of a Superstrike style. Both green backs/ pearl white...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-04-2005, 10:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,920
Posted By FlukinUki
Thanks again guys. Youngsalt, No masking of...

Thanks again guys. Youngsalt, No masking of anything. Sprayed the whole plug pearl white, shot some pearl silver down the back then black over that onto the head. I let some get behind the Gill plate...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-03-2005, 11:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,920
Posted By FlukinUki
Im not really sure how long it took. Cut the...

Im not really sure how long it took. Cut the basic shape on the bandsaw and sanded on the beltsander. Had to make sure there were reference lines so it wouldnt get lopsided. Yes, I made the hangers...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-03-2005, 10:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,920
Posted By FlukinUki
Thanks guys, means alot. The head was actually...

Thanks guys, means alot. The head was actually sprayed with green/yellow pearlex pigments. Looks goldish in the pic but is more of a green...I dunno, Im freekin colorblind.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-03-2005, 09:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,920
Posted By FlukinUki
another view

another view
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-03-2005, 09:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,920
Posted By FlukinUki
wood bomber

6inches, approx 1.5oz, AYC, stainless throughwires and hook hangers. Lip material was cut from a plastic tacklebox divider.
Hard to tell from the pics but the sides are pearl white with very fine...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-03-2005, 08:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,785
Posted By FlukinUki
NICE!

NICE!
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-04-2005, 11:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,311
Posted By FlukinUki
Who are you and what have you done with NIB? ...

Who are you and what have you done with NIB? :hidin:
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-17-2005, 10:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,578
Posted By FlukinUki
Nice rack....Well, that sounds kinda funny doesnt...

Nice rack....Well, that sounds kinda funny doesnt it. Now go make some plugs, I dont see one speck of dust in your shop :grins:
Forum: How To and Favorite Plug Forum Guides 03-11-2005, 07:28 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 18,591
Posted By FlukinUki
Now thats a beautiful piece of machine work. Nice...

Now thats a beautiful piece of machine work. Nice job and enjoy.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-10-2005, 08:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,967
Posted By FlukinUki
Make sure you dont leave the rags laying...

Make sure you dont leave the rags laying around!!!

There is a VERY HIGH risk the rags will spontaniously combust. You dont want this to happen. BE CAREFUL and read all warnimg labels. Someone on...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-27-2005, 10:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,785
Posted By FlukinUki
Sounds interesting...Got pics?

Sounds interesting...Got pics?
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-24-2005, 08:52 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 13,007
Posted By FlukinUki
Mozart played the guitar?

Mozart played the guitar?
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