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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!

"Bunch 'O Plug Pics"
 

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.

Thanks...sealed everything but the AYC danny's.

-spence