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justplugit 02-19-2004 12:33 AM

Jointed Pikie question
 
What's the best way to wire a jointed Pikie so the space between pieces is not so loose? I am using 304 wire.

Thanks! :)

capesams 02-19-2004 08:05 AM

take the front of the back half an drill a hole large enough for the wire loop to fit IN. this will close the gap between the two halve's

justplugit 02-19-2004 12:52 PM

CAPESAMS-- is it a good idea to insert a tail grommet in the oversize hole before wireing for extra strength?
THANKS,as usual!

capesams 02-19-2004 01:03 PM

:humpty:

justplugit 02-19-2004 01:07 PM

THANKS CS--your the best!:)

Surfster 02-19-2004 02:52 PM

Ummm
 
The drill I used to enlarge the front of the tail section was the same as the one I used to drill the belly hook hole. I drilled it about 3/4" deep and put a belly grommet in there
Here's a tip I learned.
Pinch the loops so they are NOT so round but more like the eye of a needle, kind of oval, this way the rear won't roll / twist so much.
You need to make the enlarged hole just deep enough so the end of the first loop is about even with the front end of the rear half. In other word you look at the plug from the side and you should see the heads tail loop only. Any closer and it won't swivel without binding.
Good luck,

Surfster 02-19-2004 02:58 PM

Black one...
 
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Duh :smash:

Surfster 02-19-2004 03:01 PM

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the purple one is at max "swimmage" i think its a fair compromise. I call that one "Liberace" :D

justplugit 02-19-2004 08:30 PM

THANKS Surfster,great info and awesome plugs! :D


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