Finishing Lure Shop/Getting Started with Pencils

[Charleston]

A bunch of guys use poplar for plugs.

[mfm22]

Eric shop sounds like its going to be winner .
I've got similar size sqft 12x12 '
you have some great advice in this thread

In my shop I find mobile base a big plus . I keep band saw on one and table saw on one . When they are need simply roll into open area and use -hook up vac hose and go .. when done reverse saves lots of space.
I use 3 benches .1 for lathe and drill press, one for assembly and another for misc and holding spray booth when painting .My table saw doubles for 4 bench when its against the wall.masonite on top=bench
don't forget to look up -use ceiling to hold racks hang plugs to dry
I have unfinished ceiling so floor joists double for cubbys ...store wood inbetween etc
Good luck and stay safe! if your not sure or it dosn't feel right stop think it out or give these guys a shout

[numbskull]

I'd think buying turning stock from a wood working store would be very expensive unless you are looking for small pieces of exotics.
Check out hardwood lumber stores for wood if you have access to a tablesaw. Otherwise, #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& and M&D's also have plug wood already cut to size (you can buy a lot of wood for the price of a tablesaw)
Maple needles are not likely to split (too narrow). Birch is fine (habs and gibbs used it), but open grained and a little rougher finished. Soft maple is a good wood to use for sinking plugs.

[numbskull]

Originally Posted by Charleston

A bunch of guys use poplar for plugs.

Yeah, I think it gets a bad rap because it is prone to rot. But plugs don't rot and properly sealed poplar has worked for me in the past. I've even made bluefish stuff out of fir/spruce 2x4's.