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Old 02-10-2013, 07:29 AM   #1
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Pics-Who is working on what?

Lets see some pics? Plugs in the works or other man cave related projects??? I will post some pics later......headed out to the shop! Shack Nasties are killing me already!!

Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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Old 02-10-2013, 10:30 AM   #2
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Here's the reason I have not posted plug pic's recently. I've put more than a few hours in this project. It is a strip built 2 person kayak designed by Nick Schade. It took me 7 weeks to get my hands on 3, 19 and 20 foot long pieces of Genuine Mahogany from South America. This kayak is built from one of those pieces that started out rough at 3"x8"x20 feet. All strips were indexed and numbered as they were cut, so the kayak could be built with consecutive pieces. You can see the result in a repeating pattern on the finished boat. The accent pieces are also from only one board from Pennsylvania of nicely figured Tiger Maple. For the most part, only 3 tools were used to strip the hull and they are, a razor knife, block plane and a sanding block. I've got the better part of 350 hours in this project.

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Old 02-10-2013, 10:45 AM   #3
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Holy crap that is BEAUTIFUL!
you sure have talent and patients, WOW

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Old 02-10-2013, 11:01 AM   #4
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Douglass,

That is absolutely INCREDIBLE! Amazing job.

Thank you for posting
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Old 02-10-2013, 11:17 AM   #5
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I was checking out his designs... did you build the microBootlegger? Great job

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Old 02-10-2013, 12:45 PM   #6
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I have been ogling cedar strip ones for the past several years. Yours is stunning. How heavey is it? Is it going to fit out of the cellar door/stairs O.K.? Did you buy the strong back from Schrade?

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Old 02-10-2013, 01:12 PM   #7
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True craftsmanship at it's best right there. Congrats.
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Old 02-10-2013, 01:14 PM   #8
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Thanks guy's ,yes it is a beautiful design. Yes, it is the Microbootlegger, it weighs in at around 40 pounds, and it has made it out of the basement to apply the spar varnish for UV protection. I used a strongback that I made previously for a 17' Rangeley for a stand. The actual strongback for this project is a 2x4" square tube frame. I purchased the plans only and made the forms as well. Here are some pic's of the early stages.

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Old 02-10-2013, 02:23 PM   #9
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been busy working on several things this fall-winter. Not just plugs. Here is where I am at this point. Got 4 vises pretty much done. Still have to machine the jaw holder but need to figure out which size I am going to put in so that part is un done. This has taken most of my spare time since last year but I want a new rod or 2. Then I got a cypress striper with ayc fins to maybe hang on the wall down the cape or a weather vane. Still got to figure out the finish and such. Probably end up looking like this next fall too. Only so many hours in a day. Then plug wise I got 1 jointed darter done for a promise. a couple tiger maple Bass Aquas for a promise. For me I have some needles of various sizes. Some I already make and a few new ones. Some top water stuff , canal and a Gibbs copy. Darters. A Pichney jointed so I can give VB back his original. A large and small Pichney Danny and a med. BM Danny copy. AS you can see I got lots to do before I get them done and this weekend has been all snow removal
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Old 02-10-2013, 05:03 PM   #10
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Unreal, Rowhunter. Mind blowing for sure.

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Old 02-10-2013, 05:39 PM   #11
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Did you ever throw one of those Bass Aquas, Paul?
Coolest looking plug ever.

Not sure if I'll have all my projects done by plugfest but I'll try.

Last spring I had a five day hospital stay for a collapsed lung and it was brutal. Didn't have to do with dust but this winter I noticed it was bother ing me so I made my dust collector useful and ran it to all the things I was too lazy to run it to in the past. Just before the storm noticed a better system on craigslist for short money so I went for it.

Dedicated some time to hooking it up instead of just turning as I normally would and no regrets. Actually nice to not have everything covered in dust.
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Old 02-10-2013, 05:45 PM   #12
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Second Pic is some senior surface donny's (one of my favorite plugs) that need epoxy and mixed batched small pencils and conrads.

Below is this weeks project. Hope to make a couple knock-offs of each.
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Old 02-10-2013, 06:38 PM   #13
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Paul....those vices are absolutely amazing!!! Love the Cypress bass....I am going to begin a full size, 40 pound carving very soon! I am currently working on a cabinet for my shop to display many of my plugs both those I have built and many vintage originals that I have!

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Old 02-10-2013, 06:40 PM   #14
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Did you glue that up with biscuits ? from one carpenter to another how did you attach the sides to the ribbs of that stunning yak
Oh ya made a #^&#^&#^&#^& load of these and I need to paint them before April.
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Old 02-10-2013, 06:47 PM   #15
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Great job everyone. Some guys got talent and some don't, I DON"T!

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Old 02-10-2013, 06:59 PM   #16
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^ Comon now we all sucked at one time so don't be so hard on your self... use jigs and take your time .
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Old 02-10-2013, 07:06 PM   #17
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Did you glue that up with biscuits ? from one carpenter to another how did you attach the sides to the ribbs of that stunning yak
Oh ya made a #^&#^&#^&#^& load of these and I need to paint them before April.
Love the defined grain on that plug!
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Old 02-10-2013, 07:39 PM   #18
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Thanks man ..
It slays bass
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Old 02-11-2013, 06:05 PM   #19
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ProfM, this might be a dumb question, but are those vises for plugs?
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Old 02-11-2013, 06:30 PM   #20
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bottle, bottle darter- swimmer thing? and a few darters. the yellow one is this years version. so far in limited tests a little more aggressive than the greens which are last years model and while very stable in fast water just too tame (more swimmer than darter) for the spots i fish most often.
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I fish your darter often.
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Dan, they are the most beautiful fly tying vices you will see..... Hope to own one someday. Paul builds them and generously donates one for a raffle to raise money to keep the lights on here. I don't do very well on raffles here, but that is the one I would put at the top of my list! (and I can't tie worth a crap, but sure would be practicing a lot more with one!) Look even better than in the photos! Mine would be out on display at all times. Piece of art, I say!

I like the snow against the window, Paul.....

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do you catch on it?
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do you catch on it?
Yes I do I wouldn't fish it If I didn't
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yeah, i kinda figured that. i was hoping you'd say " i got my PB on it last year".
is that one from 3-4 years ago?
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Do you catch on it ... too funny
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yeah, i kinda figured that. i was hoping you'd say " i got my PB on it last year".
is that one from 3-4 years ago?
Yes it is. Olive about 5" or so
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Great job everyone. Some guys got talent and some don't, I DON"T!
yes you do.... you just haven't ZERO'd into what specifically it is...
and in that lies the Fun of discovery....
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Thanks guy's ,yes it is a beautiful design. Yes, it is the Microbootlegger, it weighs in at around 40 pounds, and it has made it out of the basement to apply the spar varnish for UV protection. I used a strongback that I made previously for a 17' Rangeley for a stand. The actual strongback for this project is a 2x4" square tube frame. I purchased the plans only and made the forms as well. Here are some pic's of the early stages.

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I am speachless, WOW. I am embarassed to get in my hobie. Where did you get the plans?
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