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12-09-2001, 03:22 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
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OK, serious question here...
Other than the obvious lathe, what equipment do you all think is essential to building plugs, more involved stuff than just needles...
(I like that belt sander arrangement, I'd even try to add a little jig so you can make facets on different angles of the plug body)...
Thanks...
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12-09-2001, 03:30 PM
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Drill press and a lathe is really all you need John.
Have you been bitten by the plug bug? 
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12-09-2001, 03:48 PM
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here is a nice little belt sander set up. , cheap too.

Last edited by JohnR; 12-18-2001 at 02:47 PM..
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12-09-2001, 03:52 PM
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A hand drill and bits also. Maybe a coping saw. Some kind of saw to cut to length. You can always use screw eyes instead of thru wiring as an option.
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12-16-2001, 10:28 PM
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Band saw and dremel tool are real handy too.
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12-17-2001, 08:55 AM
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The other day I was thinking "If only the Dremmel had more tourqe, I could fabricate my own Plug Lathe...."
Down the road, I'll be adding some of the necessary tools for my other "Projects" around the house. Then I'll be in the game  - Thanks guys...
Adam R - Welcome to SB...
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
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Apocalypse is Coming:
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12-17-2001, 01:35 PM
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John, keep to the rod building, if you add anything else to your plate you;ll never earn enough [home] points to go fishing again/// 
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ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE !!!
MIKE
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12-17-2001, 04:10 PM
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John, yesterday I saw something on the plug forum on SOL that turns a drill press into a vertical lathe. Pretty cool attachment. Now don't you need a drill press to finish the basement? the attachment is about 58 bucks
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08-21-2002, 04:39 PM
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I would also add a "Turning Wheel" for drying the paint on the lures. Unfortunately, nobody makes or sells them, but there pretty easy to build at home.
Here's a photo so you know what I mean.
It looks massive, but it's actually a very cheap item to build and it will seriously improve your finishes.
- Erik
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08-21-2002, 05:46 PM
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JOHN
Specialist just got a new toy & he's going ta get 1 of those dupy thingies. Askem for som left overs. then all ya need is som paint an hooks an junk............ALL I use is the spinner, cordless drill,chisel thats it............oh an som wood
I got a crack in me back side that looks like that hhhmmmmmmmm!
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BOAT fish do count.
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10-16-2002, 11:40 AM
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what type of wood is generally used? is there certain wood for certain plugs? also, anyone have a good mold for pouring lead to weight plugs the way gibbs weights theirs?
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10-16-2002, 01:15 PM
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Needlefish Nazi
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JOHN R, A plugs a plug. it could be a needle ,swimmer , popper or what ever. It still has to be turned , drilled ,sanded ,water proofed ,painted and put together. LATHE, DRILL PRESS , SANDER,DUST COLLECTOR, the more tools the easyer the building becomes. also depends on how many you want to make.
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10-16-2002, 02:37 PM
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Table saw is good for ripping wood into blanks. Band saw for cutting slots for lips on swimmers or angles on a darter. Plus the other stuff that was mentioned. It just never stops
Jigman
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10-16-2002, 03:13 PM
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Hardcore Equipment Tester
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Bandsaw  Honey I need a bandsaw...... 
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Bent Rods and Screaming Reels!
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10-18-2002, 08:18 AM
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ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE !!!
MIKE
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10-18-2002, 08:59 AM
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Keep The Change
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John, I'll turn +drill+weight, you paint. Wire while you watch football, Ben, Chris and Liam can put on the hooks......
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10-20-2002, 07:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Fishpart
John, I'll turn +drill+weight, you paint. Wire while you watch football, Ben, Chris and Liam can put on the hooks......
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Good idea Fishbait  give the rugrats the sharp hooks to put on. The wives will love it
Ed, I have word some large schools of big bass are headed your way soon.
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10-21-2002, 10:13 PM
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Ocean Master
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Lathe
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StarsnStripers@hotmail.com
Tight Lines!
-Vic
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10-22-2002, 07:28 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
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Yo Stars! Is wood shop next semester? Or has it been gutted from the school budget? This is what turns up after a search on the word LATHE when the  button is used...
Clammer, somehow, this thread resurfaced recently as I started it last year after the Plug Party over at Slips house. I was very impressed with the way things were done (and I still am). But I'll be doing something to a boat before I get a chance to make plugs....
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