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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-03-2008, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,109
Posted By Ake G
Some more outstanding needles! How about an...

Some more outstanding needles!

How about an all-white one?
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-03-2008, 09:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,748
Posted By Ake G
Nice! I'll give that a try, Joe. Maybe I'll...

Nice! I'll give that a try, Joe.

Maybe I'll cut a few shapes before the game.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-03-2008, 09:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,437
Posted By Ake G
I like both shapes... the more "fishform" one on...

I like both shapes... the more "fishform" one on the bottom looks pretty "alewife-y".

How's the swim difference on those cedar vs Cypress?
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-02-2008, 05:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,632
Posted By Ake G
I like that "flared-out" tail....Nice!

I like that "flared-out" tail....Nice!
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-02-2008, 05:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,900
Posted By Ake G
Wish I was wired that way!:uhuh:

Wish I was wired that way!:uhuh:
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-02-2008, 05:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,748
Posted By Ake G
Yes, I was thinking in that direction. Ever try...

Yes, I was thinking in that direction. Ever try Minwax Wood Hardener?

Worked great on some punky old window sills (in spots) when it did'nt make as much sense to blow them up as it did to repair...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-01-2008, 11:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,748
Posted By Ake G
Thanks for the input...maybe I'll have a couple...

Thanks for the input...maybe I'll have a couple of each done by May or June 09' and post a photo.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-31-2008, 10:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,748
Posted By Ake G
So I got a bunch of really nice Cypress....

and I'm doing my usual topwater stuff and maybe a swimmer already with it....

Think I could use it to make a bottle plug or is it just too soft? How about a darter? Got a great darter shape I'm...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-31-2008, 10:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,900
Posted By Ake G
Agree! SK, Do you not have to work during the...

Agree! SK, Do you not have to work during the week or do you have some really good "uppers" ?

For me it's still finishing stuff from December '06....

Awesome work!
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-31-2008, 10:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,983
Posted By Ake G
Impressive! Great shape and super paint....

Impressive! Great shape and super paint....
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-22-2007, 12:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,566
Posted By Ake G
At my job I use a nice paint bonder called...

At my job I use a nice paint bonder called XIM...for metal and plastic. Always scuff up the surface.Never had topcoats fail. Don't know about saltwater immersion.

I'm excited about this matte plug...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-21-2007, 04:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,060
Posted By Ake G
Matte finish metal lips?? Brilliant!

Matte finish metal lips?? Brilliant!
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-21-2007, 09:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,289
Posted By Ake G
Very nice! These have got me fired-up.I may...

Very nice!

These have got me fired-up.I may have to spin up a few Conrads this winter.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-21-2007, 09:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,774
Posted By Ake G
Inquiring minds...

Inquiring minds...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-28-2007, 08:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,497
Posted By Ake G
Maybe the cutter shaft is binding up? Try...

Maybe the cutter shaft is binding up? Try tightening/increase tension on the spring on the left side of the carriage (to the left of the red control handle) that controls depth of cut.

Is your...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-27-2007, 10:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,497
Posted By Ake G
Ake's got a duplicator...

And after I broke it in this past weekend, I don't know how I got along without one!

Truth is, I can crank out the two shapes I know how to make freehand w/o a template by eye and they're close...
Forum: Sponsors Specials 05-30-2007, 08:17 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,112
Posted By Ake G
You're making me re-think this minimalist paint...

You're making me re-think this minimalist paint "hang-up" I have.

BTW...that color scheme would never work off the Nubble.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 05-24-2007, 04:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,160
Posted By Ake G
Very Nice! (Bring some to OOB) I have not...

Very Nice! (Bring some to OOB)

I have not been able to make a suitable needle that sinks and casts the way I want it to ...same issues.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-30-2007, 08:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,196
Posted By Ake G
small Ake swimmers

Some more new ones. These are 6" long and around 1.5 ounce.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-30-2007, 08:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,329
Posted By Ake G
Ake A-50

Ake A-50 is 9" long around 3 oz. In a Pinchney Herring/Alewife color
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-16-2007, 08:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,535
Posted By Ake G
Thanks Slip, I get a little "wordy" on that first...

Thanks Slip, I get a little "wordy" on that first morning cup of coffee....but I think it's a good question to ask.
Forum: Classifieds 03-14-2007, 01:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,638
Posted By Ake G
Kayak sold . Check out Tomases'es...

Kayak sold .

Check out Tomases'es E-Fisherman in the Kayak section.
Forum: Classifieds 03-14-2007, 08:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,638
Posted By Ake G
Gonna bump this 'till it sells....

Gonna bump this 'till it sells....
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-14-2007, 08:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,535
Posted By Ake G
oops! I meant this question as a seperate topic

oops! I meant this question as a seperate topic
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-14-2007, 08:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,535
Posted By Ake G
MAC's "300+"

As in 300 dollar plug!

This is obviously a beautifully crafted plug by a heck of a skilled artist.

Makes me wonder about the plug as "Art Object". I'm sure MAC's 300+ catches great as his plugs...
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