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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 09-25-2016, 02:03 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,241
Posted By Chuckwood
Absolute pigs. Well done. Posted from my...

Absolute pigs. Well done.
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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-29-2009, 10:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,757
Posted By Chuckwood
Thanks, all. It's funny ... each of these...

Thanks, all.

It's funny ... each of these has an imperfection of one kind or other. On one, the eyes are asymmetrical; one another, there's a small bald spot where I missed some epoxy; etc.
...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-28-2009, 10:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,757
Posted By Chuckwood
Latest batch

Hi Team,

Here's the latest six. Comprised of an old bannister, rattle can colors and NJ Tackle parts. Will test in the fresh soon.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 09-28-2008, 09:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,581
Posted By Chuckwood
Gave 'em a whirl

Post Script:

Tried 'em on the Vineyard last week. Caught two schoolies on one of the Atoms. Third schoolie took my front 3/0 VMC, probably because I used traditional split ring.

Went out and...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 09-17-2008, 02:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,730
Posted By Chuckwood
Hi all, They sat for about 2-3 months. ...

Hi all,

They sat for about 2-3 months.

Ratio was 50/50.

Not sure if it was boiled or not.

I have a feeling the "boiled" part is the issue.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 09-16-2008, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,730
Posted By Chuckwood
Getting rid of mineral spirit stink?

Hi all,

First batch of plugs came out great ... until I tested them in the local lake. After that, I could smell the heady aroma of mineral spirits and linseed oil, the mixture that I used before...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 09-11-2008, 09:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,581
Posted By Chuckwood
Too kind

Thanks, guys. You're too kind. And you're all very inspiring ... I've been admiring your plugs and catches on this thread for a while.

Salty, very nice plugs indeed, and thanks for your recent...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 09-10-2008, 03:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,581
Posted By Chuckwood
Apologies for lousy pics

Sorry ... bad photos make them look lumpy. They're actually sleek ... like four black stallions ready to ride down the throat of an angry linesider. Or something like that.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 09-10-2008, 01:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,581
Posted By Chuckwood
First batch of jet black beauties

Hi dudes,

Here's my first even batch of plugs ... black beauties they are, me thinks. One pocket rocket-style needle, two Atom Jrs., and one Danny. Each weighs between 1.75 and 2.5 ounces. Tails...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 09-08-2008, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,732
Posted By Chuckwood
Thanks much, CC

Thanks much, CC
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 09-05-2008, 09:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,732
Posted By Chuckwood
Non-stainless swivels?

Hi dudes,

Building my first 4 plugs, and bought some Billfish swivels as hardware. They aren't stainless steel, but they are about 225 pounds strong.

Does it matter if they're not stainless?...
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