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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-19-2020, 01:23 PM
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Posted By pbadad
DJ. How do they swim? Posted from my...

DJ. How do they swim?
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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-18-2020, 07:31 AM
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Posted By pbadad
As u know Matt I been home recovering and out of...

As u know Matt I been home recovering and out of work so I make the best of time. Did more slim needles slow sinks and decided to turn 20 ayc blanks for next years Pikes. I will be doing them with a...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-10-2020, 06:48 AM
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Posted By pbadad
The new mold makes a smooth pour . Like the...

The new mold makes a smooth pour . Like the copper color. Reason you brought hook back?
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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 03-01-2020, 08:02 AM
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Posted By pbadad
Hee hee. U like my thin concept?? I just did a...

Hee hee. U like my thin concept??
I just did a few more in a lighter wood to have a very slow level drop.

BTW do u want a template for the mold of one? Dupe is still set up. Take 2 minutes....
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-29-2020, 05:53 PM
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Posted By pbadad
I thought the thin taper when i turned the mold...

I thought the thin taper when i turned the mold model was the front. I would think it may help the nose from breaking thru surface.
A thinner profile will help sink rate.
Posted from my...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-28-2020, 09:23 PM
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Posted By pbadad
Did u try reversing the 2? Opt to have the larger...

Did u try reversing the 2? Opt to have the larger diameter in rear to have increased rear buoyancy.
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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-28-2020, 06:54 PM
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Posted By pbadad
I thought the nose was the smaller diameter. ...

I thought the nose was the smaller diameter.
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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-28-2020, 03:05 PM
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Posted By pbadad
Nice looking needles and very functional. That...

Nice looking needles and very functional. That squid one is backwards, right?
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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-17-2020, 07:38 PM
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Posted By pbadad
It is something how much maple sucks in compared...

It is something how much maple sucks in compared to other woods.
Tubular end grain is like a vacuum hi way.
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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-17-2020, 08:04 AM
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Posted By pbadad
I do notice the same thickening issues when left...

I do notice the same thickening issues when left in container. The following build season I would add pure turps to thin but not having the exact ratio always gave me questions how effected the mix...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-16-2020, 07:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 33,682
Posted By pbadad
Yes i hear u. I e texed my first batch. Came out...

Yes i hear u. I e texed my first batch. Came out great. Too time consuming for 100. Heat treated and use 60/40 spar. Sucked in 7 gr. Ok I said good penetration. dry 1 week. Sands good. But the...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-16-2020, 02:55 PM
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Posted By pbadad
Hi DJ. How are u sealing the soft maple? Have you...

Hi DJ. How are u sealing the soft maple? Have you had any cracking from previous maple builds?
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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-09-2020, 09:44 AM
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Views: 33,682
Posted By pbadad
Here's my results of heating maple and sealing...

Here's my results of heating maple and sealing with spar/turps. Once the lures were heated in microwave i.e. 8 needles for 1 1/2 minutes. Tossed into sealer. First batch in for 30 minutes. Increased...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-02-2020, 04:35 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 33,682
Posted By pbadad
You'll find plexiglas 1/8&1/4 is a great...

You'll find plexiglas 1/8&1/4 is a great template. I must have 30 or templates made over the years. I either trace by hand an existing plug on the paper stuck to the plexi or use the duplicator to...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-26-2020, 10:36 PM
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Views: 33,682
Posted By pbadad
Thanks for the thread. I recently thought the...

Thanks for the thread. I recently thought the same to see who's lurking. I'm still churning out plugs. Dont know how long I'll be doing the same runs. Did 2 different designs for the first time. ...
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