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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-19-2017, 09:18 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 168,360
Posted By Diggin Jiggin
I've had a good couple weeks. I made it to...

I've had a good couple weeks. I made it to downes and reader and picked up some more soft maple and white pine and have been messing with that. I've sest swum and tweaked some darter/slope headed...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-19-2017, 08:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,503
Posted By Diggin Jiggin
I didnt know that about the different woods,...

I didnt know that about the different woods, thanks for sharing that George.

Makes total sense with what I saw from the batch of plugs that were in the spar varnish. I had small maple needles and...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-18-2017, 10:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,503
Posted By Diggin Jiggin
Funny timing on this as I was epoxy sealing plugs...

Funny timing on this as I was epoxy sealing plugs this week too and was comparing weight gain to some needles I sealed in helmsman so I had weighed them before/after just to compare.. I primed them...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-11-2017, 07:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,558
Posted By Diggin Jiggin
plugfest thank you

Bruce and John, thanks for all the work that goes into organizing plugfest. It was nice to get together and talk plugs/fishing for a few hours. I'm always humbled by the knowledge of the guys in...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-05-2017, 12:09 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 168,360
Posted By Diggin Jiggin
I also learned the hard way that the jig I use on...

I also learned the hard way that the jig I use on my drill press for thru drilling the starter holes from each end was out of alignment. I did turn a batch of needles but ended up misdrilling almost...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-05-2017, 11:59 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 168,360
Posted By Diggin Jiggin
Im still working on refinishing a big batch of...

Im still working on refinishing a big batch of plugs to get them back in the rotation. I've got those sealed & primed. While they were stripped I tweaked weighting on some of the needles. Will...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-15-2017, 03:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,873
Posted By Diggin Jiggin
Rinse and dry, Once the plugs dry its a couple...

Rinse and dry, Once the plugs dry its a couple minutes/plug with sandpaper to get back to where you started.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-15-2017, 02:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,873
Posted By Diggin Jiggin
stripping/refinishing

If anyone is thinking of refinishing some plugs I tried a paint/epoxy stripper I found at HD that works great. I poured the stripper into an emmpty can, then just dip the plugs and wait 15 minutes...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-15-2017, 02:52 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 168,360
Posted By Diggin Jiggin
Very cool looking plug, I really like the lipless...

Very cool looking plug, I really like the lipless stuff. I may try and mess around with that kind of stuff again once I get going.

I haven't been turning anything yet. Finishing up some house...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-24-2016, 10:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,823
Posted By Diggin Jiggin
I do it, it takes a surprisingly small amount of...

I do it, it takes a surprisingly small amount of tail weight to remove most of the tumble on the cast. Doesnt really seem to affect the action too much. Ive experimented with slimming down the...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 07-31-2016, 05:55 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 24,103
Posted By Diggin Jiggin
Highlight of my first half was this darter fish. ...

Highlight of my first half was this darter fish. Its my biggest fish yet on on one of my darters. I think I got those yellow eyes at plugfest 3 or 4 years ago.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 07-31-2016, 05:35 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 24,103
Posted By Diggin Jiggin
It was a funny first half for me. I had a couple...

It was a funny first half for me. I had a couple of nice fish but my offseason plans never seem to translate into what really happens when he fish show. What I think I will need and build never...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 07-31-2016, 05:17 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 24,103
Posted By Diggin Jiggin
Thats a monster, Congrats !

Thats a monster, Congrats !
Forum: The Scuppers 06-20-2016, 06:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,312
Posted By Diggin Jiggin
I have all oaks in the back yard and have not...

I have all oaks in the back yard and have not been able to sit on the deck all year. Had to get out the leaf blower last week and blew most of the crap off the deck and back stairs and outside...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 06-09-2016, 07:50 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 24,103
Posted By Diggin Jiggin
Congrats Jay, that's the 'holy grail' of fish on...

Congrats Jay, that's the 'holy grail' of fish on a homemade right there...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 05-13-2016, 10:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,508
Posted By Diggin Jiggin
I can't epoxy on my spinner as its in a storage...

I can't epoxy on my spinner as its in a storage container and only have access to 1 side.

I have a little crate with the front cut away that I use to hold the plugs while i epoxy them, uses mini...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-17-2016, 08:17 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,057
Posted By Diggin Jiggin
Testors Aztek air brush paint

Anyone used this before ?

I haven't been building much the past few years so all my old createx was gunky. I went to michaels yesterday and they don't carry Createx anymore they carry Testors...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-17-2016, 08:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,273
Posted By Diggin Jiggin
Like Chris said, cut the thicker epoxies with...

Like Chris said, cut the thicker epoxies with denatured alchohol. Thins it nice so you can just pour it over and thru the blanks.

I've used pretty much any epoxy I've had around the house and ...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-20-2016, 09:33 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 24,677
Posted By Diggin Jiggin
I'm finally getting around to turning a few. ...

I'm finally getting around to turning a few.
Just needles for now, maybe some pencils if I can get to them. I've been fishing a lot more needles the past few years.

I still like really the...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-20-2016, 09:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,703
Posted By Diggin Jiggin
thanks guys. Looks like I will seal them first...

thanks guys. Looks like I will seal them first and see what happens. I may just try this on a few and see how it works.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-19-2016, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,703
Posted By Diggin Jiggin
sealer question -pouring lead into a plug

I am making some maple needles and want to pour some lead into the belly holes to have it run along the thru wire. Do I seal before or after pouring the lead or after?

Kind of wondering if the...
Forum: DIY - Forum 07-25-2015, 05:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,150
Posted By Diggin Jiggin
Spence when you said to seal the end grain with...

Spence when you said to seal the end grain with wax, is there a product you used would recommend for doing that ?
Forum: DIY - Forum 07-25-2015, 05:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,150
Posted By Diggin Jiggin
Thanks guys, I ended up going with 1x4 mahogany. ...

Thanks guys, I ended up going with 1x4 mahogany. I don't mind putting a coat of finish on it however often I need to, I just don't want to get into the sand/paint cycle. This time around I'm...
Forum: DIY - Forum 07-24-2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,150
Posted By Diggin Jiggin
suggestions for Front porch decking

I'm looking for suggestions for front porch decking. I'd prefer to go with natural wood as I hate the plastic/decking stuff but also looking to not do much maintenance on it (staining every couple...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-05-2015, 08:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,274
Posted By Diggin Jiggin
I've got a few plugs set up with just a single...

I've got a few plugs set up with just a single siwash hook on the belly (similar to the pic) that I use when fishing in a few places where dealing with fish with trebles is a pain. (deep rocks/bad...
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