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02-06-2008, 02:10 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Derby, Ct.
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Soaking in oil...
O.K. So I bought some plug kits.........
My first hurdle is how to soak em in oil? I plan to use the 60/40 boiled linseed/mineral spirit soak for 20 mins. or so then the long drying time. If I understand correctly its a week or 2... Then prime and paint...
My question is how do I soak them? Wood floats right?  So how do I keep them submerged? Will a ziplock bag work (like maranaiting somethin), or, will the oil melt it?
Any and all help is apreciated. |
IF YOU DON'T STAND FOR SOMETHING, YOU FALL FOR EVERYTHING
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02-06-2008, 02:16 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
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weigh them down with something
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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02-06-2008, 02:19 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
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What I do is cut short lengths of coat hanger and put a sllght bend in it and insert it into the plug, I then drop in the tup of oil and use another length to hold it under, alowing one end to be higher to clear the air bubbles, once the bubbles clear I alow it to float around, I have a longer section of wire and poke it under a few times...
Once my soak time is over, I hang and let drip dry.... the container in the picture has an air tight cover to seal in odor and keep the spirits from evaporating...
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02-06-2008, 03:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Derby, Ct.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigFish
MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT LEAVE THE OIL SOAKED RAGS LYING ABOUT AS THEY WILL SELF COMBUST!!! PROPERLY DISPOSE OF THEM!!
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Thanks... I learn something new everyday... How should I dispose of them? |
IF YOU DON'T STAND FOR SOMETHING, YOU FALL FOR EVERYTHING
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02-06-2008, 03:26 PM
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Veni, vidi, piscori!
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Vermont
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BIG TIM
Thanks... I learn something new everyday... How should I dispose of them?
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If your allowed in your area you can burn them outside. If not they should be put in a glass or metal container filled with water with a top on it. |
Thanks for taking me fishing Grandpa!
SCP - Stephen's Custom Plugs .... (Not a company - just a mindset!)
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02-06-2008, 04:00 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 125
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You can just spread the rags out OUTSIDE and let them dry, but do not stuff them into a heap ever again.
Have you ever heard of a mixture of Val oil and Turpentine (50/50)? No combustion problems with this and a MUCH shorter dry time and according to many it seals as good or better than BLO.
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02-06-2008, 04:06 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Derby, Ct.
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I'm sorry but whats Val oil?
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IF YOU DON'T STAND FOR SOMETHING, YOU FALL FOR EVERYTHING
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02-06-2008, 08:35 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: north andover, ma
Posts: 67
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if you want to use less sealer than needed to fill a tub,
cut a length of pvc pipe and put a cap on it
mount it open end up on a base of scrap wood
fill the tube with sealer and hold the plug under with a short piece of wire
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02-07-2008, 01:26 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: whaling city
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Who said anything about sellin?
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02-07-2008, 05:28 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Bean Town
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Quote:
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
If your sellin plugs then you shouldn't be asking other guys to solve ya problems.
Do your homework and it will reward you.
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That's a hell of a comment and attitude. If you don't want to give advice, why don't you just keep quiet? |
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02-07-2008, 06:13 AM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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Wish I had noticed that earlier Scott!
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Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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02-07-2008, 06:36 AM
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The Black Dog - Emma
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Central Jersey (Hightstown)
Posts: 439
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 had to try one of the new ones  |
Ride the spiral to the end...............
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02-07-2008, 08:20 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
Posts: 17,125
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OK folks, I just saw this thread and I have read the deleted posts and looked up Big Tim's previous posts and found this one on a thread about plug kits.
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Originally Posted by BIG TIM
Heres a guy from Ct. that does great work on finished plugs and he sells kits. Eric is an awesome guy whos great to deal with...
www.walshlures.com |
It sounds to me like Tim is a friend of someone named Eric Walsh who has a website that sells plugs. Either that or Tim is posing as a friend and drumming up business.
BigTim, please refer to the user agreement about 
JohnR runs the site here and the sponsors here pay money to advertise so I don't think having a link in your signature is allowed unless you are a paying sponsor. Please remove it, and if you are just beginning to build plugs and do not intend to sell them, then welcome to the forum. You need to understand this forum gets a lot of plug companies spamming their stuff and it brings the forum down, we don't need it and it is getting out of control. |
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02-07-2008, 08:51 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Derby, Ct.
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First off... I ain't a pro... Just a shmuck without a ton of money to spend on finished plugs, lookin to build some plugs, have some fun, catch some fish. I'm NOT here to scam, spam, or rob anybodies money, wife, rod and reel, or, favorite fishin spot.
I'm sorry that I had a link in my sig... Every other site is cool with it, but, if this site is'nt that alright too. In fact its already gone. I know ignorance is not an excuse, but, I did'nt know. Sorry......
I am a little pissed tho that people automaticlly assumed that I was here trying to pull the wool over peoples eyes somehow. Yesturday was my FIRST day on this site and I was stoked. I love to fish and share knowledge. Instead of asking me what I was up too, I was judged and found guilty right off the bat. Put yourself in my shoes I log-on today and I'm gettin slammed and basicly called an a$$%^&* for a link in my sig.... 
I really hope that people read this and don't just assume that I'm here to scam anybody............... |
IF YOU DON'T STAND FOR SOMETHING, YOU FALL FOR EVERYTHING
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02-07-2008, 09:58 AM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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Easy there BigTim. Welcome to S-B! Takes awhile to know the rules......I think we can excuse anything that may have transpired. No grudge here but many of us are used to seeing folks SPAM so it can be a knee jerk reaction when we think we see it. As I said, welcome aboard and make sure you post some pics of your work.  |
Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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02-07-2008, 12:11 PM
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Fish Hound
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Shrewsbury, MA & Mashpee, MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigFish
Easy there BigTim. Welcome to S-B! Takes awhile to know the rules......I think we can excuse anything that may have transpired. No grudge here but many of us are used to seeing folks SPAM so it can be a knee jerk reaction when we think we see it. As I said, welcome aboard and make sure you post some pics of your work. |
Nice way of defusing the situation Larry.  |
"There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart.....pursue those."
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02-07-2008, 12:31 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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Lawrence the great communicator.
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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02-07-2008, 12:32 PM
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Location: NJ
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02-07-2008, 12:54 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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Thats enough lip out of you
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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02-07-2008, 01:38 PM
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The Black Dog - Emma
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Central Jersey (Hightstown)
Posts: 439
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links in yer sigs - only sites that have no paid advertisers allow that from my experience.
You gotta usnderstand - we see a dude with a commercial plug link asking newbie questions - what do you expect?  |
Ride the spiral to the end...............
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02-07-2008, 02:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Derby, Ct.
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Its all good... I said my piece and then I went fishin for some some wintering stripers...
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IF YOU DON'T STAND FOR SOMETHING, YOU FALL FOR EVERYTHING
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02-07-2008, 02:44 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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We do allow you to give up your winter "honey hole" if you want? 
So did you get any?  |
Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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02-07-2008, 04:59 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Derby, Ct.
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No stripes today. The spot I fish is in a river that is tidal. I fished today at high tide and could'nt wade out far enough to get into the channel. It was still good to get out... |
IF YOU DON'T STAND FOR SOMETHING, YOU FALL FOR EVERYTHING
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