Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
Posts: 3,748
I 1/4" hole is bored in the center of the plug using a forshner bit, deep enough to facilitate the link of chain, drill and counter sink a pilot hole in one side and the belly of the plug for the retaining screws that will hold the link(s) /joint in place...at this time, I also drill my pilot holes for the screw eyes that will hold the hooks...
Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
Posts: 3,748
Now trace out you lexan lip,I use 1/8" lexan for these, I cut mine on a schroll saw with no issues, but a band saw or coping saw will work nicely, be sure to test fit all parts, especialy the lip, I ususly need to work the slot wiht some #80 sand paper to get it to fit snugly..
Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
Posts: 3,748
Once every thing is test fit, seal prime and paint....
Now install your swim lip, I use marine grade 60 minute 2 part epoxy to secure the lip, I also add a drop to the 3/4" long screw eyes as an added precaution..
These are great littl plugs for the first arrival schoolies, I've also had theinjhaled by fish considerably larger and they held fast....
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