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| Plug Building - Got Wood? Got Plug? |
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02-27-2011, 06:13 PM
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Location: North Jersey
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I drill the thru wire hole after shaping the plug using the center pin/drill press method that numbskull recommends, and finish with a hand drill. Learned it from a post by rockfish.
On my larger handcarves I drill a 3/8" hole for my hangers, smaller sized holes on smaller plugs, down to 1/4", fill all holes with epoxy, no gromments.
I make my hangers using round nose pliers, real easy once you know how, learned from Ted.
Rivets are available from lure parts,they have two sizes, they are used on buzzbaits, both sizes are good to have.
I'll try and post a photo of the drill press method later, got to find them ?????
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02-27-2011, 07:01 PM
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Oh yeah, I use a 5/32" drill in the front, drill 1/2 way, then use a 1/8" from the rear end and hopefully meet in the middle. If you miss don't panic, using the drilled out belly holes usually you will be able the snake the wire thru. Some photos of the drill press set up.
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02-28-2011, 08:50 AM
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Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
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you can also use epoxy pockets.... I use them on my small darters and peanut bunker hand carves...
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A good run is better than a bad stand!
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02-28-2011, 09:48 AM
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Location: Cumberland, RI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rockfish9
you can also use epoxy pockets.... I use them on my small darters and peanut bunker hand carves...
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That would be my choice. I use them on some swimbaits. They are very strong. |
Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement -- Keith Benning
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02-28-2011, 12:32 PM
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Never heard of an epoxy pocket?
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02-28-2011, 12:36 PM
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Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mokes
Never heard of an epoxy pocket?
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yea well how long you been building.. you are a fast learner, but.... lots of techniques out there that are not discussed daily.... I had a nice display at pugfest the last two years showing the epoxy pocket and several other "forgotten" methods of attaching hooks and hangers... you could also pin them as well.... |
A good run is better than a bad stand!
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02-28-2011, 12:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rockfish9
yea well how long you been building.. you are a fast learner, but.... lots of techniques out there that are not discussed daily.... I had a nice display at pugfest the last two years showing the epoxy pocket and several other "forgotten" methods of attaching hooks and hangers... you could also pin them as well....
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I think right now, it's a learning curve issue with drilling out the plug. It's big enough to handle it, but it's going to be a practice thing. For now I am content with where I've gotten in the design and all, but I know eventually, I need to shore up the weak points, or I'll be in for a sad day if the screw eyes fail.
I only drill a 1/4" into the wood and I dab Devcon 2 ton on the threads and screw them into the wood. I figured it would be smarter to have the screw make the hole instead on drilling too deep. I'm not certian how much the epoxy bonds the wood to the screw, but if it is as strong as I'm told it is...that wood SHOULD break 1st.
I have many years of learning ahead. It's hard to soak it all in and practice each technique. Much to learn. |
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