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chefchris401 01-14-2017 04:12 PM

Wood weight differences
 
So was cutting stock down to size the other day and weighed and labeled each piece to help get more consistent weights on my plugs and know what I have

Cut AYC into 10" lengths and it was 1.75" square

Lightest piece was 6oz and the heaviest piece was 9.3oz cut roughly 80 pieces for future builds

Was really surprised on much it varied piece to piece.

But glad I did it and marked em accordingly should make the next round of plugs that much easier to get in the same spec range

Hookedagain 01-14-2017 08:46 PM

I just did a project with Santos Mahogany, I couldn't believe the difference in weight between the heart wood and pieces cut further from the center. Noticeable without a scale.

pbadad 01-14-2017 09:24 PM

Chris this is so common I get to the point that I cut up until I get the amount in the weight I need. I also use different weight blanks for the different water columns with the same plug. My 10" blank 1.5 dia AYC for deep divers 6.5 oz. Surface 5.5oz. Once turned the difference is approx 20-25grams. Found maple different too.

stripermaineiac 01-15-2017 10:14 AM

Yup that is a big fact. After a damp spell its even worse. That's one of the reasons that I started weighing all my plugs and labeling them. It takes a load of work to even get plugs close. Its why I try to make sure the action is as close as I can get it by balance of design. Wood weight is based on center cut,rainy aresa,how much sun , even from 1 end of a board to the other. You can change the turned body weight by how long you soak them as it does make a difference. But how tight the grain is and how dense the wood is makes a difference on absorbsion. I'm constantly experimenting on that with the different models that I build. No easy task so I do the best and try to meet ,as close as I can what is asked for. LOL No 2 pieces of wood are the same. Even from the same tree or board.

ProfessorM 01-15-2017 05:04 PM

Which can be tough on none weighted plugs like some of the darters I make. . Part of the challenge.

numbskull 01-18-2017 09:44 AM

I only use AYC for a few style plugs (a swimmer and a spook) I designed before I came to my senses and realized there are better options for most style plugs. Even then I probably should just take the time to modify the weighting of those plugs and do away with the stuff entirely but so far have been too lazy to bother.

If it didn't come pre-machined as balusters I doubt it would be very popular.

BigFish 01-18-2017 09:12 PM

Wood is an inconsistent medium and you need to know this going in! Sometimes you may reach your desired weight and the plug works as desired......but you know what.....sometimes it might be a bit lighter or a bit heavier due to the wood density variation and the plug works better!!!

Tagger 01-19-2017 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorM (Post 1115273)
Which can be tough on none weighted plugs like some of the darters I make. . Part of the challenge.

Not if you use the natural orientation of the wood .. Then it's a plus . Darters and the big Nike are most effected .
hahaha ... hi

ProfessorM 01-19-2017 07:06 PM

Of course I hydro all
My darters. George is not so much a fan. He makes sure the grain is perpendicular to keep from chipping the lip
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numbskull 01-19-2017 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Tagger (Post 1115449)
Not if you use the natural orientation of the wood .. Then it's a plus . Darters and the big Nike are most effected .
hahaha ... hi

Hi to you too, stranger.
Was thinking of you a lot today.
Hydro-orienting predators and considering a knock off of your ditch devil darter.
Miss ya, Eddy. Get back in the shop and build something for me to learn from, will ya.

BigFish 01-19-2017 08:02 PM

I don't subscribe to hydro-orientation never have......my belief is the lead added to the belly of the plug offsets any issues anyway.:)

ProfessorM 01-19-2017 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BigFish (Post 1115453)
I don't subscribe to hydro-orientation never have......my belief is the lead added to the belly of the plug offsets any issues anyway.:)

You don't build darters though,do you?
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BigFish 01-19-2017 09:59 PM

So are darters the only plugs you hydro-orient?

ProfessorM 01-20-2017 10:07 AM

I hydro all metal lips too. Only takes a second not a pain in my opinion. I use white pine not ayc for them. Top water and needles I don't bother. Just my 2 cents.
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Ryan560 01-20-2017 03:32 PM

Paul when you hydro say birch or soft maple do you seal it prior to hydro- orienting?

ProfessorM 01-20-2017 06:28 PM

No. It is only in water for a few seconds. Wipe dry with towel and let dry for a few days grain raises a wee bit but a little sand paper and good as new.
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pbadad 01-20-2017 07:02 PM

When you hydro , no tenons. Drilling your holes requires a jig. Am I correct?

ProfessorM 01-20-2017 09:40 PM

I don't understand Billy. Are you asking if I have the square ends on? If that is the question than no. I don't machine any plugs with square ends left on. They are drilled thru if required or drilled partially thru in the case of metal lips and then hydro'd.

pbadad 01-21-2017 05:19 PM

Yes Paul that's what I meant. Then you have a jig to use the drill the hook and weight holes correct?

ProfessorM 01-21-2017 06:44 PM

Yes sir. You want a picture or I can bring it to your show in Sat.
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chefchris401 01-21-2017 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorM (Post 1115524)
Yes sir. You want a picture or I can bring it to your show in Sat.
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You going to CSA day Paul?
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pbadad 01-21-2017 08:55 PM

A picture will do. Maybe demo it at Plugfest. Can you bring some small dupe cutters?

ProfessorM 01-21-2017 09:05 PM

Yes Chris. I am out of cutters right now Billy but hope to have some maybe next week if not week after. If I get some before Sat. I will bring some if not plugfest or mail.

ProfessorM 01-21-2017 09:19 PM

2 Attachment(s)
Here you go Billy. I was making a copy of Mike M.'s needle a few years back before I lost it.

eskimo 01-23-2017 01:41 PM

AYC seems to be the most inconsistent. Last time I weighed balusters they averaged 34oz all the way to 50oz. The heavier stuff is great and I have use for the lighter stuff but I get stuck with a bunch of stuff that I don't know what to use it for.

Basswood is pretty inconsistent too. One piece feels like balsa and another feels like maple.

As much as I hate sealing/turning maple its usually pretty consistent in weight.


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