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03-31-2020, 11:32 AM
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Super Moderator
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Location: Georgetown MA
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Sealer Question
Thinking about firing up a few plugs since I’m home, used to use Val-oil but not an option anymore.
What’s everybody using for a sealer these days? Is BLO/MS still the go to or are other options being used?
Any suggestions are much appreciated.
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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03-31-2020, 05:29 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: North Branford,Ct.
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60%/40% gloss spar varnish/ mineral spirits. If u can find pure gum turpentine all the better. Soak room temp most woods 45 min. Watch maple. Weigh plug first (grams) then check after 10min. Maple has tubular end grain and may get heavy if left in long. Heating maple sucks in oil quick. Too quick!! Believe me.
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03-31-2020, 07:51 PM
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Canceled
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: vt
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I’ll stick with Miniwax water base polyurethane
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03-31-2020, 08:43 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
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I used to use propionate dissolved/thinned with acetone
I you are just fishing them yourself and it is cedar, skip it and just prime
if Maple, thin epoxy
I should make some plugs again, have not for years
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04-01-2020, 06:32 AM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
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BLO/MS 70/30......soak for 1 minute, wipe dry and let air dry 5 days maybe less if they sit outside in the sun.
DISPOSE OF RAGS IMMEDIATELY IN BUCKET OF WATER OR FIRE PIT!
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Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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04-01-2020, 08:19 AM
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Super Moderator
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Location: Georgetown MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Slipknot
I should make some plugs again, have not for years
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Exactly what I was thinking, been awhile and since I'm stuck at home.
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04-01-2020, 08:20 AM
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Super Moderator
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Location: Georgetown MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigFish
BLO/MS 70/30......soak for 1 minute, wipe dry and let air dry 5 days maybe less if they sit outside in the sun.
DISPOSE OF RAGS IMMEDIATELY IN BUCKET OF WATER OR FIRE PIT!
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They always hit the firepit :-)
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04-01-2020, 09:53 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Pembroke,MA
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Thinned epoxy. Toughens up the body as well
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04-06-2020, 07:47 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
Thinking about firing up a few plugs since I’m home, used to use Val-oil but not an option anymore.
What’s everybody using for a sealer these days? Is BLO/MS still the go to or are other options being used?
Any suggestions are much appreciated.
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I only make about 100 plugs a year and turn everything out of AYC. No need to seal Cedar.
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No boat, back in the suds.
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04-06-2020, 01:04 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
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I have been tying Tail Hooks. VMC 5/0, 3X Siwash. If you had a plugs that was 6" 2.75oz and a metal lip swimmer would you have a problem with 6/0 4X? I found a bag of 100 in the back of the shop. P
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No boat, back in the suds.
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04-06-2020, 03:08 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: North Branford,Ct.
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Paul depends on what action u prefer in the plug. Many time a slower tail action is better especially in a sub surface diver.
The 6/0 is a couple grams heavier.
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04-07-2020, 03:53 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pbadad
Paul depends on what action u prefer in the plug. Many time a slower tail action is better especially in a sub surface diver.
The 6/0 is a couple grams heavier.
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I've got to tie up a couple of 6/0 and see the difference. Thanks for the input
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No boat, back in the suds.
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