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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 10-26-2004, 07:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,274
Posted By John E
FYI, At least here on LI, the Homies...

FYI,

At least here on LI, the Homies hardwood dowels are not maple or oak once they go over 1". They use some other type of wood (can't think of it now, sorry). But, it has very little grain, very...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 10-25-2004, 02:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,274
Posted By John E
I agree with Slip, try some weight in the belly...

I agree with Slip, try some weight in the belly first. I would suggest right behind the hook. The weight gives the plug a point to pivot around when swimming.
Forum: The Scuppers 10-22-2004, 12:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,098
Posted By John E
Katie, He had a little help. He had trouble...

Katie,

He had a little help. He had trouble reeling 'em in once they got around 10 lbs.
Forum: The Scuppers 10-22-2004, 07:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,098
Posted By John E
From last year's fall run.

From last year's fall run.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 10-19-2004, 07:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,623
Posted By John E
Steelhead, Just some thoughts as I built...

Steelhead,

Just some thoughts as I built quite a few poplar swimming plugs in the spring.

- 1/4 ounce in the belly will not allow the plug to suspend or slow sink at rest. My guess is you'll...
Forum: Sports Talk - Title Town 10-15-2004, 07:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,136
Posted By John E
Today's NY Post Back Cover...

Today's NY Post Back Cover...
Forum: Sports Talk - Title Town 10-14-2004, 12:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,136
Posted By John E
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Forum: Computers 10-06-2004, 12:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,644
Posted By John E
Jugstah, Thanks for the help. I have to go...

Jugstah,

Thanks for the help. I have to go through all the software that was preloaded and see if there's anything to fix the registry.
Forum: Computers 10-06-2004, 12:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,644
Posted By John E
Jugstah, Installed th elatest versions of...

Jugstah,

Installed th elatest versions of spy-bot and norton antivirus last night and scanned the hard drive, no help. It still want to load at start up. Now I'm really :confused:
Forum: Computers 10-05-2004, 01:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,644
Posted By John E
Help with Start Up - Windows XP

I having a problem at start up. Windows Media player always starts when the computer is turned on and I can't find the short cut in any of the start up folders. What can be done? XP will not allow me...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 10-01-2004, 12:32 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 15,112
Posted By John E
CS, Those squids make my drool everytime I...

CS,

Those squids make my drool everytime I see them. :drool: I have a stash of hard maple dowels at home with some interesting grain patterns. Can't wait to pick out a nice looking piece and just...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 09-15-2004, 03:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,891
Posted By John E
3.5 ounces and I bet they cast a mile. I'd...

3.5 ounces and I bet they cast a mile. I'd really diggin that bottom pencil. Is that a stock color or did you mix it?
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 09-15-2004, 07:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,891
Posted By John E
paulbo, Very nice. Those needles wouldn't...

paulbo,

Very nice. Those needles wouldn't happen to be made out of maple now would they. ;) The ones I've made take very little weight to get them to sink.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 09-10-2004, 03:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,045
Posted By John E
I agree with Mike. That middle hook is only good...

I agree with Mike. That middle hook is only good for one thing...your hand. :eek:
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 09-10-2004, 08:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,527
Posted By John E
NIB, I see what you mean. I didn't notice it...

NIB,

I see what you mean. I didn't notice it at first. Almost like a gibb's bottle plug with the top cut off. I used the curved end of my belt sander to cut mine so it's flat along the curve. The...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 09-09-2004, 11:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,527
Posted By John E
CS, The picture makes them look flatter than...

CS,

The picture makes them look flatter than they are in person.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 09-09-2004, 10:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,527
Posted By John E
Thanks guys :) CS, Those are just 1/4"...

Thanks guys :)

CS,

Those are just 1/4" 3-D stick on eyes I got from Stamina. They're not recessed since they were a last minute decision.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 09-09-2004, 09:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,527
Posted By John E
Bottle Darter

This is an obvious copy of someone's design (MAC, I think) but something I wanted to try to make. Can't wait for the test swim in the next few days.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 09-03-2004, 02:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,034
Posted By John E
:eek: :eek: :eek:

:eek: :eek: :eek:
Forum: The Scuppers 09-02-2004, 08:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,518
Posted By John E
oooppppssss

oooppppssss
Forum: The Scuppers 09-02-2004, 08:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,518
Posted By John E
Where's the cooler rack????

Where's the cooler rack????
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-30-2004, 01:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,768
Posted By John E
The spots were painted using a stencil made from...

The spots were painted using a stencil made from clear plastic report covers I "borrowed" from the office. Actually, I made two identical templates so I could could paint both sides of the plug...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-30-2004, 12:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,768
Posted By John E
Why do you think they have postage scales at...

Why do you think they have postage scales at work. ;)
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-30-2004, 11:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,768
Posted By John E
got darter?

I do. ;)

Top one is 7.25 inches and 4 ounces. The other three are 6 to 6.25 inches and 3.5 ounces. All are hard maple and painted with cans.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-20-2004, 11:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,763
Posted By John E
Awesome work.

Awesome work.
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