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Old 02-19-2017, 09:41 AM   #13
Ryan560
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Originally Posted by numbskull View Post
Darters do better too light than too heavy.
When I build weight critical plugs I tend to use hardwood. I weigh it before sealer then check occasionally while in sealer. I pull it out when it is @.05-.1 oz above desired weight as it usually loses about that much weight during drying (keep in mind your clear coat will add some weight back). You need to be careful as the rate with which hardwoods gain weight in sealer does not (in my experience) seem constant. They tend to gain faster with time.
That's good to know I have a little margin for error on the low end.
I remembered an old post of yours with the batch of darters on fire in the snow. Which is why I made sure to log weight before sealer and check periodically, Just yanked them too early.
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