First Shot at Making Plugs

[Plum Ireland Stripers]

I have been reading all these great post on lure making and had to give it a try. I bought a used lathe, and air brush a few dowels and now I am hooked, here is a photo of my first 3, any suggestions would be helpful, also I'm having trouble finding the center of the dowel does anyone have a hint.
Thanks
John H

[TheSpecialist]

Very nice Plum. You can get a centering jig at woodworkers wearhouse for a couple of dollars.

[bassmaster]

I'LL take the top one

[bloocrab]

...those are great "cherry poppers" ......I'll take the top three...


...pretty darn good for a first timer.....two thumbs up!!!

[Plum Ireland Stripers]

Thanks guys this is turning out to be a great hobby, now if these plugs can catch a striper or two all the better. Your post to this board are very helpful.
Thanks Again
John H

[Slipknot]

Those look nice!
Much nicer than my first attempts.
I'm sure those will catch fish. Good job.