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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-22-2016, 02:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,516
Posted By Great White
Jack Fretch Lures

I have some of those Jack Frech articles if you're interested. See the attached.
Forum: Rod Building 06-27-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,271
Posted By Great White
Received the blank last night and it looks and...

Received the blank last night and it looks and feels sweeet. Can't wait to get it built.
Forum: Rod Building 06-25-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,271
Posted By Great White
MHX 9 ft. plugger

Been looking for the perfect 9 ft. plugging rod. Bought a 9 ft., 15-30 lb test, 2 -5 oz. lures, 0.684 butt, 7.5 tip rated MHX blank from Mudhole. Anyone have any experience with this blank?
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-11-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,587
Posted By Great White
I'm in.

I'm in.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-09-2011, 12:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,067
Posted By Great White
I've used both methods and prefer ends on. Much...

I've used both methods and prefer ends on. Much easier to get things square that way.
Try long brad point bits for thru drilling. And DON'T RUSH.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 04-02-2011, 04:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,649
Posted By Great White
Cabelas

Cabelas
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-23-2011, 08:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,784
Posted By Great White
If you have a copier with zoom you can scale the...

If you have a copier with zoom you can scale the lure by using simple ratios. If the picture of the plug measures 6 1/2" and you want your plug to measure 8" you divide 8 by 6.5 and get 1.23. Set...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-06-2010, 01:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,992
Posted By Great White
I use the AutoCAD to plot patterns onto card...

I use the AutoCAD to plot patterns onto card stock and then trace and cut out of some 5/16 poplar I have...then onto the duplicator. It just occurred to me that you guys won't be able to view the...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 08-05-2010, 11:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,992
Posted By Great White
I use AutoCAD. If you know how to use it, it is...

I use AutoCAD. If you know how to use it, it is very fast. I will post
a few designs in a bit.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 07-12-2010, 11:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,819
Posted By Great White
My dear old dad used to say....the only dumb...

My dear old dad used to say....the only dumb question is the one that isn't asked.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 07-10-2010, 09:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,819
Posted By Great White
Missed something....I use Rustoleum sandable...

Missed something....I use Rustoleum sandable primer, it's oil based, sands easily and takes a finish well.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 07-10-2010, 09:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,819
Posted By Great White
I mix up a batch in a large pickle jar that goes...

I mix up a batch in a large pickle jar that goes like this: 12 oz. Tung, 8 oz. Turps and 4 oz. Spar Varnish. I put the drilled blanks in the jar and let them soak for an hour or two. I know I have...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 07-08-2010, 12:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,819
Posted By Great White
I've been using tung oil for a while now and have...

I've been using tung oil for a while now and have had good results. I cut with turps and add a splash of spar varnish. Works well.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-14-2010, 03:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,482
Posted By Great White
Rustoleum flat. Never any problems.

Rustoleum flat. Never any problems.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-17-2010, 12:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,348
Posted By Great White
That looks great. I have also been toying with...

That looks great. I have also been toying with the idea of making a duplicator. Would like to know who makes the cutter.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-17-2010, 12:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,887
Posted By Great White
Like Gattafish said....pegboard is easy and works...

Like Gattafish said....pegboard is easy and works well. I 've used successfully several times before. You just have to make sure you
register each piece correctly before you start drilling.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-18-2010, 01:57 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 21,842
Posted By Great White
I don't post much because I am content to sit...

I don't post much because I am content to sit back and learn from all you guys, but I have been using tung oil and turps with a splash of spar varnish for several years now and have had great...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 05-19-2008, 11:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,182
Posted By Great White
NJ Tackle is the best place for supplies. Best...

NJ Tackle is the best place for supplies. Best selection, best prices.
As for your other questions....like the guys said, there's a lot of good
information on this site from people that really...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-30-2008, 08:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,383
Posted By Great White
The age old question cont'd

Thanks for all the info guys. I have a bunch of blanks turned and ready to go and I have decided to take Slipknot's advise and try
tung oil thinned with turp and a splash of marine grade spar...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-24-2008, 06:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,383
Posted By Great White
Thanks for the reply slipknot. I am aware of the...

Thanks for the reply slipknot. I am aware of the dry time issue. That's one of the nice things about Waterlox...you can recoat after a day or two although I usually let them dry a minimum of 3 days...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-24-2008, 06:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,383
Posted By Great White
The age old question

Hi guys, I am new to this site but have been building plugs for a while and am pondering the age old question of sealers. I like Waterlox but the stuff is so darn expensive I was thinking of going...
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