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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-23-2010, 11:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,259
Posted By go4broke44
measurements sound similar to a hab's stixx...

measurements sound similar to a hab's stixx except with a joint maybe?

maybe similar to my interpretation of the stixx that I eyeballed from pics, I also used a pikie3 though, went DEEEEEEP.
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Forum: How To and Favorite Plug Forum Guides 03-23-2010, 11:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,007
Posted By go4broke44
measurements sound similar to a hab's stixx...

measurements sound similar to a hab's stixx except with a joint maybe?

maybe similar to my interpretation of the stixx that I eyeballed from pics, I also used a pikie3 though, went DEEEEEEP.
...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-16-2010, 10:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,473
Posted By go4broke44
I use zinsser BIN primer in the can. Cut with...

I use zinsser BIN primer in the can. Cut with some denat'd alcohol to your thickness liking, dip and hang. Nice even coat every time. I think I usually do somewhere between 70-50% BIN and the rest...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-31-2010, 09:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,740
Posted By go4broke44
I use those same douglas fir ballusters quite...

I use those same douglas fir ballusters quite regularly.

I agree, it can be a real pain to through-drill with the hardness of the resin lines in the wood, I try to pick through the pile and grab...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-21-2010, 09:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,885
Posted By go4broke44
are you talking about minwax water based poly, or...

are you talking about minwax water based poly, or minwax polycrylic? (theres 2 different ones)

I have heard that polycrylic is garbage, and its intended use also suggests the same. The actual...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-20-2010, 09:35 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 21,794
Posted By go4broke44
I have tried lacquer before as a top coat, it...

I have tried lacquer before as a top coat, it doesn't seem to like the paint though. turns into snakeskin essentially. I guess CCB used special paint too?
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-19-2010, 09:27 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 21,794
Posted By go4broke44
:rotf2::biglaugh:

:rotf2::biglaugh:
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-18-2010, 10:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,181
Posted By go4broke44
this was exactly the sort of plug I was testing...

this was exactly the sort of plug I was testing this whole past season. I believe mine was around 2.8oz or so, and slow-sink. On a retrieve, they would stay right on top, although the jerk and pause...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-18-2010, 10:46 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 21,794
Posted By go4broke44
I've been using a method employed by a down-east...

I've been using a method employed by a down-east old salt wooden boat builder.

50/50 mix zinsser shellac and denat'd alcohol. I know there are some who don't like shellac for these applications,...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-13-2010, 06:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,576
Posted By go4broke44
have you guys ever seen the one that was on...

have you guys ever seen the one that was on tackle underground?

it had a angle grinder with a circular saw blade attached to do the cutting... thing was awesome!
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-06-2010, 02:21 PM
Replies: 750
Views: 73,733
Posted By go4broke44
agreed woody, this is why I make sure to now thin...

agreed woody, this is why I make sure to now thin it out pretty good for dipping.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-06-2010, 09:54 AM
Replies: 750
Views: 73,733
Posted By go4broke44
speaking of dipping, I found this can of some...

speaking of dipping, I found this can of some black exterior oil based super paint and figured I'd try dipping a plug in it just to see how it worked. No sealing, no clear or primer, just the paint. ...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-05-2010, 09:04 AM
Replies: 750
Views: 73,733
Posted By go4broke44
depends on the grain of whatever wood I'm using,...

depends on the grain of whatever wood I'm using, usually ayc, cherry, etc is just one coat. if I'm using mahogany for instance, I might dip, sand, and dip again.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-04-2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 750
Views: 73,733
Posted By go4broke44
in regards to dip priming, I do this as well....

in regards to dip priming, I do this as well. 50/50 mix Zinsser shellac based (red label?) and denatured alcohol I believe. a little 220 grit to finish and its good to go.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-04-2010, 10:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,999
Posted By go4broke44
you could also consider making it a flaptail with...

you could also consider making it a flaptail with the way the nose curve came out. Just an option.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-28-2009, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,026
Posted By go4broke44
no welding required! ...

no welding required!

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/go4broke44/DSCN1684.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/go4broke44/DSCN1685.jpg
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-28-2009, 07:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,258
Posted By go4broke44
I like it!

I like it!
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-28-2009, 10:22 AM
Replies: 750
Views: 73,733
Posted By go4broke44
lu, wheres the paint shaker pics? :confused: ...

lu, wheres the paint shaker pics? :confused:

looking forward to seeing it :uhuh:
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-28-2009, 10:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,939
Posted By go4broke44
not sure if it was you who posted on the other...

not sure if it was you who posted on the other site about a similar topic to this, but check out RM Smith's "sandeel" plugs he came out with a while back. not really even close to the pocket rocket's...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-21-2009, 09:38 AM
Replies: 750
Views: 73,733
Posted By go4broke44
numbskull, try putting a piece of dowel in the...

numbskull, try putting a piece of dowel in the belly hole that you drill, and if you don't already have one, a improvised v-block works great. (2 pieces of 1x with a 3/4"-1" gap between)

the...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-20-2009, 05:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,503
Posted By go4broke44
Paul thats exactly why I switched. Was tired of...

Paul thats exactly why I switched. Was tired of only being able to get X number of plugs done before having to mix a new batch, spinning/flipping, dry temp, making sure the mix was exact.

Now I...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-20-2009, 12:37 PM
Replies: 750
Views: 73,733
Posted By go4broke44
numbskull i think those overweight darters swim...

numbskull i think those overweight darters swim just fine :)

haven't caught on it yet, but I like the action
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-20-2009, 12:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,503
Posted By go4broke44
I use water based poly exclusively. Tired of...

I use water based poly exclusively. Tired of dealing with epoxy issues.

I looked around for a while to find something quick drying that doesn't yellow, etc. Been using the same brand now for a...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-11-2009, 09:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,452
Posted By go4broke44
Pencils I tend to do head towards the headstock....

Pencils I tend to do head towards the headstock. Swimmers and needles the other way. not sure why, I think in my head I'm figuring the thicker end on the headstock side I guess.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-09-2009, 12:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,996
Posted By go4broke44
must be some sort of chain running through all...

must be some sort of chain running through all those bead pieces, with a larger than normal through-hole?

at least thats where I would start I think. :smash:
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