ok. i have some prototypes that chris and i turned out this weekend. we sealed them with boiled linseed oil, primered them, and attempted a few paintings for fun before the first test swimmimg run. the problem we ran into was that after the primer coat was applied, the blanks looked "hairy" and the grain of the wood stood out like a soar thumb! is this a product of the wood used (hardwood dowels), or is it a result of the sanding? thanks.

i had the same problem but i use square spindles to start my lures. the solution was to find spindles with the tightest grain. the tighter the grain the smoother the wood was after sanding. i tried dowles once but i didnt like the way they turned. a sandable primer also helps. after it dries give it a light sand with polishing sandpaper. hope this helps.:)

Toby you should give them a light sanding between coats. Also if you are gonna epoxy, or envirotex, then I would'nt worry that stuff will give you a smooth as glass finish.

TOBY ONE, BEING Square or Round stock has nothing to do with it , before the dowels were made they were square. :confused: Use a little elbow grease and sand boy sand. :D

what grit should i finish it with? i was using 150.

Toby One,

I'll tell you what paper to use for that black atom.

Originally posted by Tattoo


I'll tell you what paper to use for that black atom.

right...... :smash: ....... i was gonna give you that one and the solid red one for chew toys for your "babies" .......:rollem:

so would you guys use a finer grit sandpaper right off the bat or would you first sand with a more coarse grit and then eventually come down to a superfine paper?

TOBY ONE, My PAPER of choice is CHARMIN (it's oh so SMOOTH):happy:

Toby One......DONT SQUEEZE THE CHARMIN! :smash:

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1...w/ plug on the lathe, sand with 120 grit NO_FILL[norton sandpaper]
2....take off lathe/ seal with whatever/ LET DRY
3...prime/ let dry..sand with 180 grit NO_FILL
4...spray with white/grey top coat/ let dry
5....spray with purty colors
6....top coat with whatever floats your boat
7.....go fish the g.d thing ,snap it off ,go back to the mancave and make more..........simple:D

right...... ....... i was gonna give you that one and the solid red one for chew toys for your "babies" .......

Bring them on! Creek Chub's dont stand a chance.

Originally posted by capesams
1...w/ plug on the lathe, sand with 120 grit NO_FILL[norton sandpaper]
2....take off lathe/ seal with whatever/ LET DRY
3...prime/ let dry..sand with 180 grit NO_FILL
4...spray with white/grey top coat/ let dry
5....spray with purty colors
6....top coat with whatever floats your boat
7.....go fish the g.d thing ,snap it off ,go back to the mancave and make more..........simple:D

thank you. now THAT was what i was looking for! too many G-D comediens around here! :p

mmmmmmmm.... creek chubalicious!

Now where's them ATOMS?:af:

Come on tattoo,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,here boy .............><>

HEY VB..........how many radio stations does that dog bring in. or x-rated tv programs.:eek:

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