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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-21-2002, 04:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,915
Posted By TackleMaking
I would also add a "Turning Wheel" for drying the...

I would also add a "Turning Wheel" for drying the paint on the lures. Unfortunately, nobody makes or sells them, but there pretty easy to build at home.

Here's a photo so you know what I mean.
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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-21-2002, 04:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,102
Posted By TackleMaking
Smile Thanks. :)

Thanks. :)
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-21-2002, 09:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,102
Posted By TackleMaking
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-21-2002, 09:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,102
Posted By TackleMaking
Thanks. :) Do you know his member name?

Thanks. :)

Do you know his member name?
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-21-2002, 09:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,102
Posted By TackleMaking
For Slipknot

Hi Slipknot,

I was wondering who I contact to help sponsor the site? I sent an email to the address on the homepage but haven't heard back yet. Great site and I'd like to help out w/ prizes,...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-21-2002, 09:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,644
Posted By TackleMaking
There are three coats that the commercial (and...

There are three coats that the commercial (and hobby) guys are using. The best, and most popular one, is from a company called Delta (not the paint company you'll find online - this company doesn't...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-21-2002, 08:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,159
Posted By TackleMaking
Yup! A company called "Dolphin Sports" bought up...

Yup! A company called "Dolphin Sports" bought up their lead mold business and is bringing their product line back (except the melters). Their new owner is Mike Ford, a great guy to deal with. You...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-20-2002, 07:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,159
Posted By TackleMaking
Absolutely. You can use a cast iron pot with the...

Absolutely. You can use a cast iron pot with the same results. The main benefit of the Lee pot is that you can control the flow of the lead easier (it has a bottom pour spout that you just put up...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-20-2002, 05:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,644
Posted By TackleMaking
Hi Bernzy, I can get pretty much any blanks...

Hi Bernzy,

I can get pretty much any blanks you need. Some of our blanks come from commercial manufacturers that I know - they sell us the unfinished blanks in bulk and we resell them. The rest...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-20-2002, 05:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,644
Posted By TackleMaking
Thanks for the warm welcome! :) Looking...

Thanks for the warm welcome! :)

Looking forward to helping (and learning!)

- Erik
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-20-2002, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,366
Posted By TackleMaking
About lips - making the lure dance

You can adjust the swimming action by adjusting the angle of the lip, the length of the lip, and the position of the line tie.

Here 'r a few tips:

Lip Size/Shape - The shape of the lip affects...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-20-2002, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,705
Posted By TackleMaking
Here's a close-up to show the difference that a...

Here's a close-up to show the difference that a transparent paint and top-coat will make.

http://www.tacklemaking.com/images/members/gills/3a.jpg
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-20-2002, 01:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,159
Posted By TackleMaking
I agree...you really can't beat a Lee Production...

I agree...you really can't beat a Lee Production Pot. For molds, you have a few options. The main one is Do-It Molds (http://www.do-itmolds.com) or Hilts (http://www.hiltsmolds.com). Hilts seems...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-20-2002, 01:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,327
Posted By TackleMaking
Another way to stop this is to run 2-part epoxy...

Another way to stop this is to run 2-part epoxy over the through wire before you run it through. When it comes out the tail, wipe off the epoxy immediately and then loop your wire ties. When the...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-20-2002, 01:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,644
Posted By TackleMaking
Hello Fellow Lure Makers! (and top coats)

Hi All,

I just wanted to drop in and say hello! I own a lure making supply company and I'm a HUGE fan of plug making. I've worked closely with most of the major lure manufacturers and seen a lot...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-20-2002, 01:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,068
Posted By TackleMaking
...forgot to mention...we can go basswood too...

...forgot to mention...we can go basswood too (but I wouldn't recommend it - the wood holds tiny air pockets and is VERY prone to deterioration over time) However, it's a great wood if you're just...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-20-2002, 01:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,068
Posted By TackleMaking
We carry plug wood blanks in sugar pine (the best...

We carry plug wood blanks in sugar pine (the best wood for lure making), jelutong (the 2nd best), and maple (okay wood). The prices per blank range from about $0.79 to $1.99 each depending on size.
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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-20-2002, 01:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,705
Posted By TackleMaking
How to sell

I may be able to help out with this one. The market for custom lures is actually pretty big (about $200 million/year) and customers are willing to spend more for custom lures. The key to selling...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-20-2002, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,725
Posted By TackleMaking
What bodies are you looking for? We make them for...

What bodies are you looking for? We make them for about $.99 each. We also have the larger saltwater steel diving lips (up to 4" long). Let me know if you're interested and I can send along some...
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