Coley

Used a 3" x 3" x 6" balsa block to cut these, all I have to do now is slice them up, to whatever thickness I want. The key to doing this is, the table must be a perfect right angle to the blade. If it is not, the block will either be larger or smaller on one end and the lip slot will taper. The smallest amount of mis-alignment will magnify itself the further away you get from the table up the blade. Coley

Devcon has changed the container for the 5 min epoxy. It now comes in a flow mix tube. It has a long nose that mixes the epoxy as you push it out. You can still use it the same way, without the mix nozzle but, the tubes only have 14 ml verses the 25 ml in the old tubes. The cost is the same. 2 bucks. The cost goes up this way from .08/ml to .14/ml. And yes, it will harden in the nozzle. I sent Devcon an email asking if this was the only way we could get it. Will let you know, if I hear anything. Coley

Let us know how they do, Coley

If its a flat sided bait, you can take a small drill bit and drill all the way through. This will give you perfect alignment. Coley

If its a flat sided bait, you can take a small drill bit and drill all the way through. This will give you perfect alignment. Coley

KILZ original, will seal and fill wood grain. Shake it up good. It has high volume solids. Dries fairly fast and sands nicely. It is white. Coley

That is a bigun!! Did you make it?? If so, great job!! What kind of wood is it? I'll bet...no devcon on this one. Coley

Very nice looking bait. I should be able to pattern this one. I know it will be easier than an F-15 Coley

Hey Riverman, if that's paint, it's beautiful!! If it's a stickon like your photo finish, it's still beautiful!! Coley

If you want a real chrome finish, do this: Get some Duro all-purpose spray adhesive, and some Poly Flake polyester glitter. Any polyester glitter may work. The glitter must be extra fine. Spray whatever you want to look like chrome with the Duro and then sprinkle the glitter on. Mash the glitter down into the glue with very light pressure. Let it sit about 5 min. Then, wipe off the excess glitter with a soft rag. You will have a beautiful chrome finish that will not turn gray with a top coat. It will work on a painted surface. The glitter comes in several colors. I did some scales like this, I posted the pic here before, and here it is again. Cautions: Donot spray a large amount of glue on the surface. Don't rub the the glitter off really hard. Practice on a scrap piece of material. Coley

Here's one from Woodsac, I hope he doesn't mind me sharing with you. I have some of his craws, they are awesome. He uses fiberglass resin. Coley The fiberglass resin is a 2 part mix. Make sure that when you buy the resin it comes with the catalyst (hardner) or buy it seperate. Make sure you wash the baits that you are going to mold with warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly. Pat or let air dry until no moisture is left on the bait. If you are molding a clay or wooden prototype, spray with a release agent before pouring resin. A light coat of vaseline or some Pam cooking spray works good. If you are planning on making a prototype mold, I recommend trying this process on something that you can replace first. Inside of a small baking dish (glass or metal) glue baits to the bottom. I use superglue to make sure they don't move when I pour the resin. You can find these type of containers cheap at a dollar store or goodwill. When the glue is dry, use a measuring cup and add enough water to cover the baits with about 1/4" to 1/2" of excess over the baits. This is the amount (in ounces) of resin you will need. Empty the container, and again thoroughly dry it. When mixing the resin, the amount of catalyst you use depends on the room temperature. CAUTION!!! DO NOT MIX INSIDE THE HOUSE!! VERY STRONG FUMES! THE RESIN IS HEAT ACTIVATED AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO PLASTIC CONTAINERS OR SURFACES!!! If the temp is below 70* I do not recommend mixing. Temp between 70* and 75* 10-12 drops per ounce of resin, 75*-80* 8-10 drops and above 80* 8 drops per ounce of resin. If you add too much catalyst, the resin will cure too quickly and cause stress cracks and breakage. Mix slowly!!!!!! The faster you mix, the more air bubbles it will create. I stir each mixture for approximately 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Make sure if you are mixing more than 20 oz of resin at one time, the container is large enough to let it mix well. I mix my resin in plastic paint measuring cups. They are cheap and allow you enough time to mix before the resin begins to cure. SLOWLY pour the resin over your baits. VERY SLOWLY!!!! Let the mold sit undisturbed until it is cool to the touch. Turn the container over and tap out the mold. (This might take a few trys) Now just clean up the cavities if you have any excess plastic left over in them. Spray the mold with some type of release agent before you begin to pour. I use garlic Pam. It adds a touch of garlic scent and allows your baits to be easlily removed from the cavity. Now just pour your melted plastic and it should be ready to demold within 2 minutes (depending on the thickness of the cavity). If you would like, I can post a pic of some finished molds for you to see before you buy the materials. [/b] _________________ Hello, my name is Jake....and I'm a Bassoholic!

There are a lot of chrome paint out there. All I have seen turn rather dull and gray looking after clearcoating. Coley

I found it!! Go here: http://home.mchsi.com/~djaroscak/makeeyes.html Coley

Like I said, GREAT, GREAT, GREAT, It's just wonderful, that one of our members has been acknowledged. Way to go my friend. Coley

Musky1 and RiverMan, I hope you don't mind, I enhanced the X-ray picture. So, it would be a lot easier to see. Coley

Hell, I am old and I forget where I saw it. The guy that made clear eyes got his glue sticks from Ace hardware. Coley

World?s Smallest Vibrator This vibrating motor, with an eccentric weight on the shaft, replaces the one we considered the world?s smallest! Without the shaft, the tiny 3/16" square motor is only 7/16? long, smaller than most medicine capsules. It has a 3/16" long shaft, (2) small terminal clips at the back, and a removable rubber housing. It weighs in at 1.3 grams, takes 1?1/2 to 3 VDC, draws about 150 mA and will spin at approx 400 rpm. This amazing little gem is from a vibrating pager, and will be great with battery or solar power. The offset cam is easily removed. Think about automation on that model railroad!! http://www.sciplus.com/category.cfm?category=171 34568 VIBRATING DC MOTOR $3.95 / PKG(2) Coloey

Nice paint job Chip. Coley

They look good, I'll bet Toby would like to get his hands on them. Coley

Give Hemostats a try. they will hold them. You can get them on ebay or at flea markets. Coley

Give Hemostats a try. they will hold them. You can get them on ebay or at flea markets. Coley

Go here: http://www.staminainc.com/plug_hardware/magnum_screweyes_092.html Coley

Check this out!! 14"-18" Want to see a handmade bait that cost $290 http://www.wishmasterbigbaits.com Coley

Hey Toby, hows everything going with mom and the baby?? Have you got her home yet?? Sure, hope so!! Coley

Got a flyer in the mail today, Harbor Freight has the Paasche VL, 15 piece on sale for $49.99. Item # 32371-4YGA. Phone 1-800-423-2567 HarbourFreight.com Coley