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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-09-2007, 03:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,365
Posted By Bob Senior
I agree with Jake. I got the 500 model--I think...

I agree with Jake. I got the 500 model--I think it's the SX2. It's the one that'll let you split the points of bits.

I now think I would have been better off with the most expensive one (about...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-08-2007, 11:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,766
Posted By Bob Senior
Anyone know here to get lead molds for...

...the heads on 4-inch and 6-inch cedar plugs? Does anyone know where I can buy these? Niether Hilt nor Do-It seem to have anything close enough, at least not in their catalogs.

I'd settle for...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-07-2007, 10:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,201
Posted By Bob Senior
Santa brought me a new Rikon for Christmas. Nice...

Santa brought me a new Rikon for Christmas. Nice machine. Makes my old Grizzly look like a toy.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-07-2007, 04:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,485
Posted By Bob Senior
I've had almost no problems since I got a drill...

I've had almost no problems since I got a drill sharpener that's capable of splitting the point. Oh, and I drill them on the lathe, 50-50. I'm using maple for most plugs, some AYC for poppers. The...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-07-2007, 03:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,818
Posted By Bob Senior
I go along with the tool rest height suggestions....

I go along with the tool rest height suggestions. This happens to me all the time until I remember that I messed with the tool rest, and voila!, they're sharp again after adjusting.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-06-2007, 09:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,394
Posted By Bob Senior
Great suggestions

Thanks, guys. I think I'll do the egg sinker trick. I've already turned about a dozen bodies.

Bob
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-05-2007, 09:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,394
Posted By Bob Senior
How do you make a tuna-type cedar plug?

In particular, is the lead head made in a special mold? Does it stick into the cedar body, or is it glued onto it?

I wanna make up a bunch. I guess the best thing to do is buy a couple and take...
Forum: Grumpy Old Pharts Board 03-04-2007, 12:24 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 16,240
Posted By Bob Senior
You reminded me of my father saying, "You can...

You reminded me of my father saying, "You can lead a horse to water...," pause with a grin and then, "but if you can't make him roll over and float, ya got nothin!"

When my brother or I would...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-17-2007, 10:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,656
Posted By Bob Senior
Nebe: You're not, by chance, the gentleman...

Nebe:

You're not, by chance, the gentleman who told the people, Bobby I think, at Wildwood that you'd like to try casting with that big surf rod at the store, are you?

Bob
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-17-2007, 08:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,656
Posted By Bob Senior
John: Well, in a manner of speaking, I was. ...

John:

Well, in a manner of speaking, I was.

I didn't know it was today. I actually drove from Wakefield, RI to M&Ds, only to find it closed with a sign that said they were at PlugFest in...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-17-2007, 07:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,656
Posted By Bob Senior
Some '07 pluggage

Here's a few of this winter's batch, so far:
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-17-2007, 03:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,870
Posted By Bob Senior
Try Thompson Maple Products. Good stuff. Call...

Try Thompson Maple Products. Good stuff. Call to order.
Forum: Grumpy Old Pharts Board 02-23-2004, 10:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,238
Posted By Bob Senior
Ya'll really want to get a lesson in "the...

Ya'll really want to get a lesson in "the customer as victim," how about #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&'s boat saga.

Salty, you're a better man than I. I would be in the ACI by now, I'm afraid.

BTW, when I was...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-16-2004, 10:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,894
Posted By Bob Senior
$199 is a great price for the Jet Midi. Their...

$199 is a great price for the Jet Midi. Their little pen lathes are usually that price.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-15-2004, 12:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,178
Posted By Bob Senior
For lead I use lead flashing from Homies.

For lead I use lead flashing from Homies.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-15-2004, 12:18 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,569
Posted By Bob Senior
For what it's worth, I've been through the ball...

For what it's worth, I've been through the ball rasps of various sizes and types in my drill press, the rounded off spade bits, countersink bits of several types, and all sorts of router bits.
...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-30-2003, 01:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,563
Posted By Bob Senior
great replies, all. Christian: I have a...

great replies, all.

Christian: I have a similar rig, but made out of aluminum. thanks, though.

Bernzy: I'm using brad points. They helped quite a bit about a year ago, when I switched to...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-30-2003, 11:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,563
Posted By Bob Senior
drilling denter hole for wiring plugs?

What has worked best for you guys for drilling the wiring hole through dowels? I use 12"X1-3/8" maple dowels for just about everything and drilling the center holes is still the worst part of making...
Forum: Grumpy Old Pharts Board 12-25-2003, 09:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,973
Posted By Bob Senior
Soooo, GOS; how many hours did you spend wrapped...

Soooo, GOS; how many hours did you spend wrapped around this gorgeous thing???? She sounds like a real wet spotter to me.
Forum: The Scuppers 11-21-2003, 07:24 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,570
Posted By Bob Senior
Hey, guys, that's a good idea for these cold...

Hey, guys, that's a good idea for these cold mornings. Is there one available that'll warm my fingers????
Forum: The Scuppers 12-26-2002, 04:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,151
Posted By Bob Senior
Head north, up Rt. 12 from Worcester, to...

Head north, up Rt. 12 from Worcester, to Ashburnham. Ask for directions to Lower Naukeag Lake. It's the local drinking water supply so no motors allowed. It used to be a bass paradise when I was a...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 10-29-2002, 09:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,999
Posted By Bob Senior
Forstner bits in a drill press after turning. ...

Forstner bits in a drill press after turning. Then cut off the end at 15 degree angle or so. Don't go too deep--you can't reach the loop in the wire to tie on the leader.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 10-29-2002, 09:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,955
Posted By Bob Senior
Mike: I'll come up and get some of that...

Mike:

I'll come up and get some of that wire. ABCO is in the book, right?
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 10-29-2002, 09:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,652
Posted By Bob Senior
Guys: I've used a product called Glaze Coat...

Guys:

I've used a product called Glaze Coat with great results. But if slow is good, this stuff is superb!!!!
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-06-2002, 07:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,720
Posted By Bob Senior
Thanks.

Thanks.
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