Joe

Hi Guys , I have a Badger air brush that I have had for a long time. When I first bought the air brush years ago, I didn't take the time to learn how to use it properly and became discouraged and haven't touched it till now. My question is, what thinning mix is recomended for createx paint and what pressure would be a good starting point? How long a waiting time is required till a second coat can be applied? Thanks, Joe

Hi Guys , In answer to Mylures comment about the new gallery pics, they are mine. Thanks for the compliment. I was not able to post the pics myself, for some reason my computer and I were not seeing eye to eye and the computer won out. Jerry offered to post the pics for me . Thanks Jerry. These are a few of the lures I have just completed with help from many of you.Your input and ideas went a long way in helping to complete these baits. They are all hand carved from Spanish Cedar and painted by hand. The clear coat is Devcon 2. I just dug out an old air brush I have had for years and never used, so learning to paint with it is my next hurdle. I'm sure once I start using the air brush, I'll have a lot of new questions for you guys. Thanks for all your help. Joe

BS Go to Google, type in pearl white shad rap. This will bring you to a site with antique Rapala info. The color you are looking for is J-7PW. I tried to copy the web address, but my computer skills are not that great. P.S. Please check your PM Joe

Hi Guy's, You guys were right on about the Devcon finish coat. I clear coated three baits yesterday and when I checked them this morning, they looked great. I was realy concerned when I was mixing the Devcon because it seemed to be so thick, but when I put it on with the brush,it flowed on with no effort. The only problem I had was while putting the clear coat on the first bait, the brush hairs on a new brush started falling out and I had to wipe the bait clean and start over again. This delay with the first bait caused me a little problem while coating the third bait, as the Devcon was starting to thicken, so I took a hair dryer and held it to the bait for a short time and it softened the Devcon enough that I was able to finish. Looking at the baits this morning I could not see any difference between the first bait and the third one. The hair dryer seemed to do the trick. Now I can't wait to go home a try some more baits. Thanks for all your help. Joe

Hi Guy's Thanks for all the input. I decided to give the Devcon a try. I am currently using the 5 min. Devcon to help anchor all my screw eyes so I'll try it for the crank bait lips as well. One more question on the 2 ton Devcon before I start. Some folks mentioned using thinners in the Devcon,would this give me extra working time to apply the material or am I making this more complicated then it should be? I hand carve all my baits out of Spanish Cedar and Tupelo Gum. With the time it takes to carve a lure, I guess I'm concerned I may ruin it if the finish coat drys before I have time to finish applying it. Thanks for all your help. Joe

Hi Guy's I have been carving top water baits for a long time. My baits have worked well for me and have caught a lot of fish over the years. My biggest short fall is painting. I have never given it the attention I should, as a result my baits do not hold up well over time. Although beat up baits with very little paint left on them have caught fish I would like to learn how to finish baits properly. I have read various opinions on the best clear coat and just when I'm to a point to purchase the materials needed, someone posts a comment on how that product didn' work well for them. What is the best product for someone who is just learning? Maybe not the best over the long haul, but the most user friendly for someone just learning. I have also started carving crank baits and purchased several size lips. One size has the line tie on the bill. When glued in place ,is the glue sufficient to hold a fighting fish? Thanks, Joe

Hi Guy's , I have still not had any luck finding a copy of the Blake Gills Video, as well as no responce to my e mail. Anyway, I have heard that a key machine can be converted to use in carving lures. Does anyone have info on how this is done, as I was given an old machine to tinker with? Thanks, Joe

Guy's, Thanks to everyone for your help,I just sent an e mail to Blake requesting a copy of his video. Thanks for all the offers of help, I know it will be needed. Joe

Nathan, thanks for tour help. Any info you can give would be great.

I'm a new member in need of some help. I purchased a tacklemaking video from the other site. Although I was charged for the purchase, I have not received the video and have had no luck contacting the people in charge over there. I spoke to Del and he said I should post a note here as someone may be able to help. My quetion is, would anyone have an extra copy they would like to sell? The name of the video is How to Make Wooden Lures. I have been carving for a long time, but my painting has always been a problem for me and I was wanting the video to learn how other people make and finish their lures. Any help is greatly appreciated.