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Old 03-25-2007, 11:25 AM   #1
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plug balancing

In another thread started by Diggin Jiggin, several approaches toward finding the center of balance are suggested: balancing on a pencil and balancing on the cutting edge of a hack saw blade. Here's a third method I thought of early this morning: just tie a simple overhand knot in a small rubber band and slip one of the loops over the plug. It's surprisingly sensitive to location. Here I show it on a Danny Jr. Troller copy I'm working on. Without added lead, the balance point is right at the top of the front flat slope. Interesting...

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Old 03-25-2007, 01:52 PM   #2
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Interesting.....but trolling dannys are weighted ahead of the balance point......I think.
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Old 03-25-2007, 03:34 PM   #3
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I'm sure that you're right about the weighting position - I was only trying to suggest an alternative balancing approach - the rubber band as compared with the blade edge or pencil side...
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Old 03-25-2007, 05:21 PM   #4
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I'll give it a try. I've been using the hacksaw method. Always game for a new way.Niffty idea

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Old 03-26-2007, 07:27 AM   #5
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I balance them on my nose

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Old 03-26-2007, 09:41 AM   #6
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Better de-barb the hooks...
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Old 03-26-2007, 11:17 AM   #7
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Interesting idea!

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