This is my first try at the plug making thang. Don't have a lathe or anything but have learned a ton regardless...Much thanks to everyone who answered questions, or provided archives for me to search through...

First batch from bought salty's/NJT blanks...

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Second batch of swimmers from NJT blanks...

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Batch of Danny's from Salty's blanks...

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Here are the first blanks I actually made. They are from 3/4" hardwood dowel shaped vertically on the drill press with sandpaper...Was trying to make a 2 ounce similar to a habs, but they ended up about 1.5 ounces. Just a tad tail heavy.

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And finally, some big 11" needle fish from 7/8" hardwood dowel stock. Turned on the drill press like the smaller needles. A PITA to center drill. Just under 4 ounces. Have yet to swim the needles, I hope they have enough weight.

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Those look great Spence, nice work! Who needs a lathe right?:laugha: I love the light blue needlefish, and black of course.:btu:

Spence, first time without a lathe? AWESOME :D

Those are wicked nice! You're gonna be dangerous when ya get a lathe!:D

WOW! verry nice!

Spence,
For a guy working with a drill press and sandpaper, thats one
hell of a job you did. I wish mine would come out that good.

Those 1.5oz needles are really sharp. Great stuff. Hope you sealed the dowels.

Originally posted by BassAssasin
Those 1.5oz needles are really sharp. Great stuff. Hope you sealed the dowels.
Thanks...sealed everything but the AYC danny's.

-spence