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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-30-2010, 11:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,959
Posted By gadabout
I seal with 60/40 B.L.O and mineral spirits. ...

I seal with 60/40 B.L.O and mineral spirits. With AYC I just soak the blanks for about 2 minutes. I haven't had any trouble with this procedure on AYC, although my results with hardwoods like birch...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-14-2010, 04:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,739
Posted By gadabout
I've made a few pens and wine bottle stoppers.

I've made a few pens and wine bottle stoppers.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-06-2010, 09:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,412
Posted By gadabout
How did this work out for you? I was actually...

How did this work out for you? I was actually about to start on a replica of a 7400 (?) Surfster 2-hook version. It took me awhile to get my surfsters to swim right. They were based on a non Creek...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-05-2010, 07:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,070
Posted By gadabout
If you're going with the Sorbys, I'd get just...

If you're going with the Sorbys, I'd get just three tools - 3/4" roughing gouge, 1/4" parting tool, and 3/4" skew. I recommend the 1/4" parting tool because if you went any narrower you might have...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-05-2010, 09:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,070
Posted By gadabout
I recommend the toxic dust respirator and the...

I recommend the toxic dust respirator and the adjustable face shield available from Woodcraft. Woodcraft also sells a 5-piece Mini turning tool set for a pretty low price ( ~ $43). I bought one of...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 10-12-2008, 09:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,155
Posted By gadabout
I've been building for about three years. All my...

I've been building for about three years. All my plugs have 0.072" x 1" screw eyes, epoxied in with rod building epoxy. I haven't caught any monsters yet but there has been no evidence of the screw...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-16-2007, 10:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,842
Posted By gadabout
Will, You don't a chuck to hold the wood. ...

Will,

You don't a chuck to hold the wood. The wood is held between a spur center at the headstock end and a live center at the tailstock end. Both of these come with the lathe. A chuck may come...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-01-2007, 08:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,778
Posted By gadabout
I started about two years ago. I always wanted...

I started about two years ago. I always wanted to fish classic wood plugs like Creek Chubs, but the cost and collector value have made that pretty much impossible. So I figured the next best thing...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-01-2007, 03:37 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 18,551
Posted By gadabout
Where plugs and rods are born ... ...

Where plugs and rods are born ...

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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-22-2005, 09:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,695
Posted By gadabout
I'm just a beginner at this but so far I've found...

I'm just a beginner at this but so far I've found Envirotex Lite goes on really well and comes out great. You have to spin it though. I use the drying motor on my rod wrapper to do it.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 10-15-2005, 09:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,676
Posted By gadabout
Sounds like a great idea to me.

Sounds like a great idea to me.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 10-08-2005, 10:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,605
Posted By gadabout
Eric, I'm also contemplating a lathe...

Eric,

I'm also contemplating a lathe purchase and have been wondering the same thing. I expect I will probably going with the variable speed model. Keep in mind that with the Jet, you still have...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 10-07-2005, 09:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,788
Posted By gadabout
Ed, They look the same in pictures, but I...

Ed,

They look the same in pictures, but I have not seen either one in the flesh yet. I still have some time before I need to decide. I almost wish I didn't have to make the choice. On the one...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 09-30-2005, 08:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,788
Posted By gadabout
Yes, I did see a post somewhere about that Penn...

Yes, I did see a post somewhere about that Penn State Industries lathe. If I can confirm that it is really the same product, that would be a good deal. New turning tools... Hmmm Great idea!
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 09-29-2005, 11:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,788
Posted By gadabout
Jet Mini Lathe?

I've got a major birthday coming up and my wife has been hounding me for a gift idea. I really don't need anything but I've been thinking about a Jet Mini Lathe to replace my crappy old Shopcraft...
Forum: Rod Building 09-25-2005, 08:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,732
Posted By gadabout
Good point. I had a couple of Garcia Conolon...

Good point. I had a couple of Garcia Conolon rods in the late 70's and they both suffered from the same problem. The reel seat became unglued and would just spin around the blank. An easy problem...
Forum: The Scuppers 06-14-2005, 12:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,399
Posted By gadabout
Happy Birthday Mike! Rob M.

Happy Birthday Mike!

Rob M.
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