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02-05-2010, 10:15 AM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
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if you use the right size drill there is no need for any tools. Look to letter size drills also and 64th sizes. I also do most of my machining off the belly holes so I need them to be precision. Mine go in snug and after epoxy I challenge anyone to remove them, without ruining the plug. Every time I see Stan K. he tells me about that tool, been well over a 15 years now. I just tell him to use the right size drill  .I am also not a fan of the counter bored hole look. i like the smooth grommetized look much better, but to each his own. just my useless 2 cents, peanut gallery, devils advocate, observation.  |
"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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02-05-2010, 11:09 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: plymouth,ma
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I didn't use them on my maple stuff last year and I did not have any problems.
For plugs with a lot of action like poppers and pencils I think they do offer protection to the wood around the belly holes which takes lots of abuse form the swinging hooks.. For swimming plugs I like them as they distribute a little more weight on the belly of the plug which should lessen roll.
I countersunk mine this year so I don't have to deal with rounding them over. I've painted them before but sometimes the paint chips off the grommets
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02-05-2010, 11:41 AM
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Respect your elvers
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: franklin ma
Posts: 3,368
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ProfessorM
if you use the right size drill there is no need for any tools. Look to letter size drills also and 64th sizes. . just my useless 2 cents, peanut gallery, devils advocate, observation. |
Good advice Paul...most of my belly holes were done before I had the grommets in hand. I drilled the belly holes based on the grommet specs, but they were in 1/16 increments, not 1/64. Needless to say if I asked you this question weeks ago I wouldn't have started this thread, my grommets would be tighter fitting, and perhaps my disdain for them would be less... 
Lesson learned is always consult the Professor first....  |
It's not the bait
At the end of your line
It's the fishing hole
Where all the fish is blind
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02-05-2010, 11:49 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: some where on the water
Posts: 2,313
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Be-ing a Hand Carver  I like using them! it gives MY PLUGS a nice finished look . I need all the HELP I can get. 
GOOD LUCK GOOD PLUGGIN  |
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02-05-2010, 03:22 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: L.I.NY
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I play wack a mole grommet holes reamed to a good fit prior to seal/prime/paint after which fit is tight -whack 'em in. |
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02-05-2010, 01:14 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Fork
Posts: 2,260
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ProfessorM
if you use the right size drill there is no need for any tools. Look to letter size drills also and 64th sizes. I also do most of my machining off the belly holes so I need them to be precision. Mine go in snug and after epoxy I challenge anyone to remove them, without ruining the plug. Every time I see Stan K. he tells me about that tool, been well over a 15 years now. I just tell him to use the right size drill .I am also not a fan of the counter bored hole look. i like the smooth grommetized look much better, but to each his own. just my useless 2 cents, peanut gallery, devils advocate, observation. |
Paul i do the same thing but you know i am always looking for an excuse to make a new tool.  Btw how is that Stan Kuzia tail weight mold coming along? 
Had to throw that in for Bruce........................  |
Originally Posted by Flaptail
"Throw plugs like we do that will cause them to suffer humility. Pogies make any fisherman look good when bass are around. Bait is easy."
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02-05-2010, 04:29 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eastendlu
Paul i do the same thing but you know i am always looking for an excuse to make a new tool. Btw how is that Stan Kuzia tail weight mold coming along?
Had to throw that in for Bruce........................ |
mean your mean, still half done |
"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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02-05-2010, 04:51 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Alloway NJ
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Thank you for the tips fellas. I guess I'm thinking through things more than I have too. I already have lettered bits and the wood laying around for shaping. |
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02-05-2010, 05:48 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Fork
Posts: 2,260
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ProfessorM
mean your mean, still half done |
 Paul just bustin them!! |
Originally Posted by Flaptail
"Throw plugs like we do that will cause them to suffer humility. Pogies make any fisherman look good when bass are around. Bait is easy."
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02-05-2010, 09:04 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eastendlu
Paul just bustin them!! |
LOL. I know. Don't forget i work in the type of business that has turned out some of the greatest ball buster mankind has ever seen. |
"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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02-06-2010, 12:52 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Fork
Posts: 2,260
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ProfessorM
LOL. I know. Don't forget i work in the type of business that has turned out some of the greatest ball buster mankind has ever seen.
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I am honored Thank you......   |
Originally Posted by Flaptail
"Throw plugs like we do that will cause them to suffer humility. Pogies make any fisherman look good when bass are around. Bait is easy."
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02-06-2010, 07:35 PM
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Certified Mass-hole
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Jackson, NJ but born and raised in Massachusetts.
Posts: 1,223
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ProfessorM
LOL. I know. Don't forget i work in the type of business that has turned out some of the greatest ball buster mankind has ever seen.
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Machinists, ballbusters, really? |
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02-06-2010, 07:39 PM
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Certified Mass-hole
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Jackson, NJ but born and raised in Massachusetts.
Posts: 1,223
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Here's the way I see it.
Do you care? Do you clean up your shop and keep your tools in good working order? Do you clean your tackle after each use? Yes yes and Yes? You will probably use grommets. No, No and No well probably not.
Grommets are something that simply add a touch of finish to your creation. It's all in the presentation.
Last edited by Charleston; 02-06-2010 at 07:46 PM..
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