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12-05-2003, 10:04 AM
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Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 10
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new to plug building
I have recently inherited a wood lathe from my father in law. I am
really interested in trying to turn out some plugs, can anyone
give me some direction as far as what types of wood you all use
and types of hardware. I have multiple airbrushes and paints.
I am hoping to maybe develop a hobby for the upcoming winter
months
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12-05-2003, 10:54 AM
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Who stole my fish???
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 290
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To start with, you can get hardwood dowels or 2" x 2" poplar squares for cheap and play around until you get the hang of it. When I started I just pulled a plug out of my bag that I wanted to imitate and put it down next to the lathe for reference.
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12-05-2003, 01:28 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
Posts: 17,125
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2x2 ballisters of cedar are good to start with if you don't have a table saw for ripping. Do some searching here and you will find all kinds of tips.
Stainless welding wire is good for thru wiring. Buy a good drill bit.
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12-05-2003, 02:47 PM
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#4
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 10
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thanks guys, i will probably purchase a bunch of 2" X 2" 's and
start getting used to the lathe. i have noticed alot of plugs with
a scale type pattern on them. are you guys using a type of
screen as a stencil?
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12-05-2003, 03:24 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 1,269
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I'm using a wedding veil material. You can find it a fabric stores or Walmart in the fabric section.
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12-05-2003, 03:57 PM
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viva the plug-o-lution
Join Date: May 2002
Location: notsob
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welcome.
bernzy is sewing himself a dress.
cedar is best i think. have fun. post pics of your work.
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live to fish. fish to live. rod tips high.
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12-05-2003, 04:01 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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It's a nice day for a white wedding 
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12-05-2003, 10:36 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: western CT
Posts: 10
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Welcome. An addictive hobby! Don't forget your safety glasses and dust mask.
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