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03-11-2014, 10:34 AM
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Annisquam Assassin
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Peabody, MA
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Plug blank sizes
Just curious, I know that this will be VERY subjective depending on who you ask, but what length are you guys cutting your blanks before turning or carving them? I'm sure there's probably some "standard" sizes. 8" for a 7" lure? I'm thinking that I really need to get my wood pile in order, and want to do a better job with organizing. So what might those sizes be? And yes, I know it depends on the size of the lure you want to make, but I'm sure there are some standards.
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Calling fishing a hobby is like calling brain surgery a job. ~Paul Schullery
There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process. ~Paul O'Neil, 1965
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03-11-2014, 10:42 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
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Figure out what plugs you want to make and add 2 inches. 
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03-11-2014, 10:44 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
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I'd say the best system is to store your Wood in full lengths and cut blocks when you are ready to spin. That's the best organization system you can have.
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03-11-2014, 10:59 AM
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Big E
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Seabrook, NH
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Like Nebe said, add 2"; but I often add 2.5" if the end tapers are very thin (under 1/4") because it leaves more room to taper away from the squared ends. I don't like getting too cramped when operating the Vega because that piece sure will jump if the cutter catches an end.
This isn't a hard rule, because ultimately I try to get the most out of the piece of lumber I'm using. i.e., if I have 3' of board and it's a 7" plug, I'll try to keep the blanks at 9" instead of 9.5".
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03-11-2014, 11:29 AM
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Plug Builder in Training
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: wareham MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nebe
Figure out what plugs you want to make and add 2 inches.
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03-11-2014, 01:15 PM
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Annisquam Assassin
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Peabody, MA
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good to know...thanks guys!!
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Calling fishing a hobby is like calling brain surgery a job. ~Paul Schullery
There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process. ~Paul O'Neil, 1965
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03-11-2014, 01:15 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nebe
Figure out what plugs you want to make and add 2 inches.
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