cadman

Jim, I use powder on all my jigs and spinnerbaits, with very good success. I find it easier for me to work with. I apply a white base coat on all my flourescents, then add two to three colors more. On black and brown colored jigs I don't use a base coat. I use my jigs on the WISC. River. I lose more jigs there with all the rocks, than I have problems with paint chipping. If your going to use powder, just make sure you bake it on. Cadman

Hi Guys! Does anyone know who makes the #7 Do-It Line Grip Swivel Insert for Do-Its Drop Shot Molds. I found that Barlows has them the cheapest price. $6.95/100 or $62.55/1000. Does anyone get them cheaper than this? If so please let me know. Thanks for all the help.

Devcon is a high strength epoxy. I learned about it from all the posts in this forum. The stuff is excellent. It is called Devcon 2 Ton Epoxy. Get the 30 minute working time epoxy. I got mine at Walmart for $2. It is a 2 part epoxy, which you put equal amounts of the two parts on a piece of clean cardboard, mix it together, and I brush it on the whole spinnerbait after it is complete. It goes on smooth and dries beautiful. Read the instructions on the package. I have been trying to PM you for a question I have. PM me back. Ted

I powder paint all my jigs and spinner baits also. I put on all my 3D, and 2D eyes with a small drop of super glue, after the jigs are cured in the oven. Let dry. Or you can just paint them on.

I've been pouring plumbers lead (which is very soft) and powder painting jigs for about two years. Sometimes I put three different colors on my jigs, which I bounce on the bottom of rock and shale on the WI. River for walleye and sauger. I do not get chipped paint. Like Triple C said you have to cure the paint by baking it in an oven. The powder paints I use are Protec, Herbie's Magic Dust and some cutom blended paint, all with excellent results. I do not use vinyl paints, only to paint the eyes on the jigs. I find the powder is easier, and with no smell. If you need more info PM me.

Just a question for my own use. What is the purpose of rusting rivets?

Triple C you are absolutely right, and thanks for the response. Since I'm unemployed now I finally have read all the posts in this forum. It answered all of my questions so far. :oops: Sure helps to read before you ask stupid questions. A lot of good information in this forum.

I assume you're looking for stainless steel. Most of it's available in coil. I don't loke coil since I don't know how to straighten it so I buy cut pieces. Stamina, Barlow's, and Jann's Netcraft all carry coil .011 - .051, and Jann's Netcraft and Stamina carry 6- 12" pieces in .051 thk. with and without loops If you can't find it there , McMaster Carr has straight pieces from 12" to 24 " in .020 to .063 in soft and hard temper. www.mcmaster.com or 630-834-9427. hope this helps

Hi guys I'm new to TU and new to posting, so if I do something wrong I apologize ahead of time. I've been powder painting for a year, and have only used a white base paint for florescent colors. I've never used a top coat. Now I'm painting 200 lead jigs at a time and want to paint some later plu I want to do it right. Why use a primer and top coat? What brand of primer and top coat? Where to buy, and how to apply. If the process is to long to explain here I will gladly e-mail someone. Again I'm new to this so bear with me. Thanx for all the help.