Looking to get in the Art of Plug Building.

[leptar]

Hi,
I'm really thinking about getting into building my own plugs, I've done a few by hand and spray can.. mostly fat arse needles that don't work. But i've seen the work your people have done with your plugs and i am very impressed. I'm just wondering if you could tell me what i would need to get started as far as building the plug goes.. tools/hardware. a more or less how much will this cost.

Any advise/tips on the types of wood and finishing part(sealer, paint, # of coats, epoxy/finish) would be helpful. I have some airbrushes that were given to me by a friend who used to paint surf boards so i am pretty sure i have atleast that part covered.

Thanks