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Forum: Classifieds 07-16-2018, 06:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,744
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Pics?

Pics?
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-16-2018, 09:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,100
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Weight mold

I've made wooden molds for tail and body weights for as long as I've made lures. The problem with wood is that they are only good for a few pours before they distort from being dried out by the heat...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-16-2018, 09:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,117
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I never bought a lip. I made my own. Not being a...

I never bought a lip. I made my own. Not being a machinist like Paul I had to figure out how to cut and bend accurately. What i did for a layout was create a computer file that had the outline, bends...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-18-2018, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,557
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
They're not 15 minutes from my house.

They're not 15 minutes from my house.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-29-2017, 07:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,638
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
3oz cedar darter

I've acquired a few darters over the years but never built any. I had been looking at some LIFISHINVTs darters for years. I have one that I got in a trade back in 2003 and have a few Tatoos which I...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-29-2017, 05:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,557
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
AYC on the South Shore

I have found a local source for AYC on the South Shore. I just ordered 10 4' AYC 2x2 (1.5x1.5 finished size) balusters from Cape Cod Lumber in Abington. The total was $54. They source them from...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-17-2017, 01:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,264
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I'd be interested. I was all set for last years,...

I'd be interested. I was all set for last years, had stuff to show and trade but a family medical emergency put interfered. Would love to do another.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-17-2017, 01:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,586
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Thanks Bruce. I have been debating doing that for...

Thanks Bruce. I have been debating doing that for a while anyway. I've had enough practice doing wood ones so drilling should be pretty straight forward. On the one that sold on SOL there was a...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-16-2017, 01:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,586
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I had been putting my tail weights in after...

I had been putting my tail weights in after sealing. I make my own and unfortunately, even drilling over size they all don't fit. I am using wood molds which after a couple of pours are not teribally...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-16-2017, 11:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,586
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Hi Paul, I still have to get together with...

Hi Paul,

I still have to get together with you and get a couple of carbide bits, if you still have them.

I havent made much in hardwood to date, mostly needles. My issues have been that...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-15-2017, 02:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,586
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
What do production plug makers use for...

What do production plug makers use for birch/maple if they don't use epoxy? Also which system 3 epoxies is anyone using for sealing or top coating?

It would seem that you would have to through...
Forum: Classifieds 08-22-2017, 09:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,093
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I have a 10.5 2-8 oz rated TFO GIS SCS 1065-2 ...

I have a 10.5 2-8 oz rated TFO GIS SCS 1065-2 that I could part with as I have 2 of these rods. The rod is 4 years old, gray blank with the split rear grip, will handle a wide range of lures....
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-08-2017, 07:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,126
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I built a few 7.5" habs style needles, I measured...

I built a few 7.5" habs style needles, I measured a bunch of his needles down at the Narraganset get together in Feb. The tail weight I used is 1/2 oz with 1/4oz+ weight ahead of the hook. It...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-16-2017, 08:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 18,674
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I found a bunch of images from the 2005 slugfest,...

I found a bunch of images from the 2005 slugfest, some my own and a bunch from other folks. Attached is a nice one of John Merwin (I still have one of his tiger maple needles), Habs and Manzi (I...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-16-2017, 08:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 18,674
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I'll be there. I'll bring the pics on a flash...

I'll be there. I'll bring the pics on a flash drive from the (I believe) second slugfest at your shop. I have some lures from this year as well as a few from 35+ years ago.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-02-2017, 05:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,400
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Wadd needle weighting

I just turned a batch of 6 8.5" Wadd Needles and am trying to figure out weighting. I'm thinking of starting weighting them around 2.5 oz. Anyone have weights on the fatter Wadds from Beachmaster or...
Forum: Rod Building 02-06-2015, 07:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,858
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I'm surprised anyone is having issues with devcon...

I'm surprised anyone is having issues with devcon 5 minute for mounting reel seats. I've built 100+ rods over the years and have never had or heard of one of those reel seats not holding.
Forum: Classifieds 01-10-2014, 04:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,962
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I have an AMTAC SW 1209 (1 piece) which is very...

I have an AMTAC SW 1209 (1 piece) which is very similar to the Batson SW 1209. It is an American built blank built by All Star I believe. It is built conventional with Fuji trigger reel seat and fuji...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-08-2014, 01:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,462
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I have a duplicator with the sled made of maple....

I have a duplicator with the sled made of maple. In order to get a screw and thread in the maple to make the follower adjustable you can add threaded inserts or you can just thread the wood. On mine...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-05-2013, 09:42 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 15,904
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Because am still suffering from withdrawal, and...

Because am still suffering from withdrawal, and because I had a request from a Ditch Troll I turned some bottle poppers tonight to be weighted to 3 oz for the canal. The flourescent orange is a 2.3...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 10-14-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,731
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Duplicators can be as simple or as complex as you...

Duplicators can be as simple or as complex as you make them. Mine is super simple, very much like Professor Ms except that the materials for everything except the cutter can be found in your shop...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 10-14-2013, 03:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,631
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
PSI Super drives

PSI is having a closeout sale on their #1 mt superdrives. I have an old Sears lathe and it uses 1 mt both head and tail stock so I ordered both. All they have is 1/2 inch diameter. I always wanted...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 05-19-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,122
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Michaels in hanover had lots the last time I was...

Michaels in hanover had lots the last time I was there which was only a month ago. Its on the left hand side of the main isle going to the back of the store on the right side of the store.
Forum: Classifieds 05-05-2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,599
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
I would like $30 in darters, split between 2 and...

I would like $30 in darters, split between 2 and 3 oz. PM me if you have them and I can email payment.

Thanks
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-19-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,826
Posted By fishing bum wannabe
Do a search for fishing bum wannabe duplicator...

Do a search for fishing bum wannabe duplicator and you should find some really helpful info. The "other site" is a treasure trove of home made duplicator information. If you do decide to build it get...
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