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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-05-2002, 06:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,947
Posted By Bob Senior
Metal lips

Hey Fishpart:

Do you make your metal lips or buy them? If you buy them, where? You and BM are using the kind of lips I want to use, but I can't find them anywhere.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-05-2002, 08:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,836
Posted By Bob Senior
metal lips?

Hey BM:

Do you make your metal lips or do you buy them somewhere? If you buy them, where?

I'm using lips from Netcraft, but I'd like to get some of the big Z-bend ones like yours.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-23-2002, 08:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,088
Posted By Bob Senior
Does that have batteries in it???

Does that have batteries in it???
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-10-2002, 05:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,905
Posted By Bob Senior
Derf & Slip: Thompson doesn't like to ship...

Derf & Slip:

Thompson doesn't like to ship in small quantities. They will, but the packing cost is somewhat high. If you, or anyone else for that matter, would like to get together and arrange a...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-10-2002, 04:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,905
Posted By Bob Senior
Thompson Maple Products is in Corry, PA. They...

Thompson Maple Products is in Corry, PA. They have a website. Their name is their address.

I wish I'd bought the Delta or the Jet. The Grizzly works fine but a lot of parts break. They replace...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-09-2002, 11:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,968
Posted By Bob Senior
Jann's Netmaking and LureMaking.com carry some...

Jann's Netmaking and LureMaking.com carry some carved/turned bodies.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-09-2002, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,736
Posted By Bob Senior
Down here in Rhody they're EVVVVVrywhere. :D

Down here in Rhody they're EVVVVVrywhere. :D
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-09-2002, 10:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,049
Posted By Bob Senior
I'm using spray cans of Rust-oleum. I tried...

I'm using spray cans of Rust-oleum. I tried using my sprayer but it was too much trouble--I only do two or three at a time and cleaning that thing after every painting session ('bout 30 seconds...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-09-2002, 10:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,905
Posted By Bob Senior
Hey Derf: How's your Grizzly working out? ...

Hey Derf:

How's your Grizzly working out? Have any pieces broken or bent yet?

I've received four replacement parts so far from Grizzly. The one-year warranty is worth its weight in steel!...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-09-2002, 10:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,905
Posted By Bob Senior
Sanding is the key, although is does sound like...

Sanding is the key, although is does sound like your chisels are dull. They shouldn't burn. Birch is the volume standard wood for dowels. Even makers of maple furniture will use birch turnings...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-01-2002, 07:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,968
Posted By Bob Senior
Check out Thompson Maple Products on-line. Yes,...

Check out Thompson Maple Products on-line. Yes, they have more than maple.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-24-2002, 07:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,069
Posted By Bob Senior
MrPogie: I've been sprinkling it onto the...

MrPogie:

I've been sprinkling it onto the Famowood coat after it starts to set up. The problem is that the little pieces don't land flat. Some do, but others land point or edge first, and that's...
Forum: How To and Favorite Plug Forum Guides 01-24-2002, 07:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,439
Posted By Bob Senior
MrPogie: I've been sprinkling it onto the...

MrPogie:

I've been sprinkling it onto the Famowood coat after it starts to set up. The problem is that the little pieces don't land flat. Some do, but others land point or edge first, and that's...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-24-2002, 06:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,069
Posted By Bob Senior
mrpogie: Nice job! Do you use any...

mrpogie:

Nice job!

Do you use any glitter on any of your plugs? If so, how do you apply it?
Forum: How To and Favorite Plug Forum Guides 01-24-2002, 06:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,439
Posted By Bob Senior
mrpogie: Nice job! Do you use any...

mrpogie:

Nice job!

Do you use any glitter on any of your plugs? If so, how do you apply it?
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-24-2002, 05:48 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,648
Posted By Bob Senior
Krispy: What do you mean by "sheeting?" Did...

Krispy:

What do you mean by "sheeting?" Did the epoxy not dry after a couple of days?

I'm using Famowood and it takes about 12 hours for it to set up; a day and a half for the plugs to be...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-05-2002, 08:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,511
Posted By Bob Senior
Thanks. I'll get some and try it.

Thanks. I'll get some and try it.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-05-2002, 08:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,511
Posted By Bob Senior
Specialist: What name/number and brand is...

Specialist:

What name/number and brand is the green paint you used? If you can see it in the attached picture, the green on the little neck popper is too dark but I haven't found a lighter green...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-29-2001, 10:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,124
Posted By Bob Senior
For those of you who are still looking for a...

For those of you who are still looking for a lathe, there is what appears to be a great little unit by Fisch, up in Springfield, MA. It's 15" between centers with a bed extender, both for $329,...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-27-2001, 09:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,124
Posted By Bob Senior
I got the 9247 too. It's 14 1/4 between centers....

I got the 9247 too. It's 14 1/4 between centers. It works great!

I've been batching it for two days and have been turning plugs like a mad man!:D

I sent a msg to them complaining that their...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-25-2001, 06:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,124
Posted By Bob Senior
Great price, Derf. Let me know if you can...

Great price, Derf.

Let me know if you can keep a drill bit in the center by boring it while it's spinning in the lathe. That one's supposed to have the hole in the spindle.

My new Grizzly...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-23-2001, 10:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,124
Posted By Bob Senior
Specialist: Here's what I know about the...

Specialist:

Here's what I know about the lathes:

1. Delta mini: has bed extender (option), has bored spindle, has 1/2 hp motor, around 12-14 inches between centers (unsure exactly) but out to...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-23-2001, 09:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,124
Posted By Bob Senior
I think you're on to something in your bottom...

I think you're on to something in your bottom diagram: A little neck popper that will go either way!

The bottom picture is the normal way you would go to turn anything. The ends would have to be...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-22-2001, 09:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,780
Posted By Bob Senior
Point of interest on Envirotex: I was...

Point of interest on Envirotex:

I was advised today by a paint retailer that I should make sure I check the "sell by date" on Envirotex when I buy it. Apparently, it has a real shelf life that is...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-22-2001, 09:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,780
Posted By Bob Senior
Has anyone tried coloring Envirotex? It...

Has anyone tried coloring Envirotex?

It seems to me if you could get enough color density by adding epoxy color tints to Envirotex, you could save the painting step (and time).
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