Pichney Danny Guts - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Pete F. · 01-12-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Slipknot

I have had an idea to rout the hole in the belly of plugs with the kind of bit that you use to hang a picture with, it is T shaped and leaves a slot, this way the lead does not have to be so deep that it hits the thru wire and follows it as you pour it in, and also because of the way it's done it can never fall out. I suppose it has to be for large plugs only because that bit is good size.

I think the way that offset wiring is done, is done that way to keep the swivels at a certain height so they are even and don't stick out too far.
I did that on a small danny long ago.

good stuff George

When I poured lead directly into plugs I used to use a 1/4" dovetail bit to make the bottom of the hole bigger so it would not fall out.
Worked.

numbskull · 01-12-2008, 02:03 PM

For you guys who want to pour directly and deep think pull wire (.094"). Here is a closeup of an expensive needle that was made that way.

numbskull · 01-12-2008, 02:08 PM

If you prefer to drill through lead, drill your through wire hole first, then use a long 1/8" bit with the cutting tip hand ground on your grinder to a longer point powered by a plug-in electric hand drill at full speed so it doesn't bog down and seize. Works like a charm.

togue · 01-13-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by numbskull

For you guys who want to pour directly and deep think pull wire (.094"). Here is a closeup of an expensive needle that was made that way.

Yeah, expensive but worth it.

Have thought about direct pour myself, but worry about the overspill into the through wire hole and issues compromising the sealer coat, not to mention the hassles of handling hot lead.

Canalman · 01-13-2008, 04:13 PM

Why not just do what I do, make the slug a bit wider and shallower and then you're all good.

NIB · 01-13-2008, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Canalman

Why not just do what I do, make the slug a bit wider and shallower and then you're all good.

Right...

Pete F. · 01-13-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by numbskull

For you guys who want to pour directly and deep think pull wire (.094"). Here is a closeup of an expensive needle that was made that way.

Wonder how that was done? I don't see any easy way.
Somehow the holes were plugged and as you say a pull wire inserted.

NIB · 01-13-2008, 06:20 PM

Neat stuff Geo.I love the x-rays..
Like Slip said the plug uis thru wired on a angle to get the front swivel up into the body some.At least thats what I learnt when Manzi ripped a beachmanster danny in half 6 yrs ago..