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  1. bassguy
    Onlin, I believe it's same place as BobP.
  2. bassguy

    Craw Pattern

    bassguy replied to kajay920's topic in Hard Baits

    Ill bring the popcorn!
  3. bassguy
    I wish my first attempt with my air brush came out that good. Nice!
  4. bassguy

    2nd PVC carved swimbait

    bassguy commented on bass100's gallery image in Hard Baits

    2nd PVC carved swimbait
    That's a real beauty!
  5. bassguy
    I picked up some material from Jo-Ann fabrics and crafts near where I live. It's nearly transparent and might work well for vacu-forming. I picked it a while back for flat stencils but can't remember the manufacturer. Jerry
  6. bassguy
    Getting back to the original question....My humble opinion is that the large lure companies paint baits that catch fishermen. I'm not saying these baits don't work; oh indeed they do but to me a bass feeding by reaction or impulse; do not really get a good look at what they're eating. I'm not a great painter nor have the skill to either so I really look up to the great painters on this site. I have to rely on the "essence" of the bait pattern. If I can capture that, then that works for me. Jerry
  7. bassguy
    I've had to address that problem before because I haven't built a lure turned as of yet. Sand down the run flush but don't be over zealous with the sanding, believe me on that one. Rough up the rest of the finish and reapply the new coat of epoxy with a little DA to thin. Maybe if I have the time today, I'll make the turner. I have a rotisserie motor I found and some plywood, so I have no excuses. LOL.
  8. bassguy
    Mark I hear you. I know it's not as cold as in some places around the country but it's really cold here. A small heater in the shop turned on for about an hour does the trick. The heater has a built in timer to shut off after 4 hours. Jerry
  9. bassguy
    Marty, maybe this will help. http://www.balsavendors.com/ Jerry
  10. bassguy
    This is what TU is all about! Very generous! Jerry
  11. bassguy
    I haven't veered too far away from Createx but have checked out the "patio paints". The seem much thicker but do have a varied color selection and are easily thinned with water.
  12. bassguy
    A small heater works wonders if you have an area in which to paint. I generally crank up the small heater in my shop. Granted, I live in California but it does get really cold where I live. Oh, one more thing, if you are using automotive paint or other flammable types a heater shouldn't on while painting. I know that sounds quite obvious but there are people out there that clean there guns while loaded and their guns are loaded too.
  13. bassguy
    I've found installing the lip after paint is much easier and no masking is necessary.
  14. bassguy
    Here's mine. Little messy but I know where everything is, sort of, lol.
  15. bassguy

    swimbaits

    bassguy commented on Pickadoll's gallery image in Hard Baits

    swimbaits
    Beauties!
  16. bassguy
    For some reason, I've been doing a lot of bluegill patterns, they're not great but I believe if you capture the essence of the bait fish, that is all you need, because largemouth being ambush motivated, they're not going to do a double check on how the bait looks. LOL Jerry
  17. bassguy
    When my shop was built, I had to deal with height limitations due to code requirements here in CA. So no high ceilings, and no ceiling fan. A small fan in the window works great for air circulation. Track lights work great because you can focus lights where needed and a clamp on shop light like on my bench really works great. As you can see once you have wall space it gets taken up by metal lure signs. lol
  18. bassguy
    I use the epoxy stick. Slice off a chunk about an 1/8" thick, and cut that into quarters. Mix to a consistant color. It has enough of each compound to make a nice patch. Massage over the area with a small flat blade screwdriver and sand. Works wonders. Jerry
  19. bassguy
    My shop is 10X12 and is in the backyard. It always seems to be too small. My bench is in my avatar. Cluttered by I like it that way Jerry
  20. bassguy
    I've only built a couple of swimbaits and used SS screw eyes and 3/32" SS bearing stock for the pins. Relatively inexpensive for the stock. I would give you a link to the vendor but I'm unable to locate it at this time. Jerry
  21. bassguy
    I do have a postage scale, but it only weighs in lbs and oz, or kilos. So me being curious, I weighed some finished baits. I weighed 10 baits one at a time, and all but one weighed 1.2 oz., I was stunned.
  22. bassguy
    This one looks like it would be perfect. I checked out one from Staples for around $20 but it went upwards of 5000 gm, which is around 11 plus pounds. Jerry
  23. bassguy
    Thanks for everyone's input. Jerry
  24. bassguy
    I was wondering what type of scales are being used to measure your baits. I know we're talking grams here. I was thinking of picking one up if not too expensive. Jerry
  25. bassguy
    I use the gravity fed brush as well but if you're going to 15 to 20 baits at a time, then siphon feeds are the way to go. Jerry
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