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Vince -I mixed 2X2 Ml this morning, I have been using them for a while and have not had a tacky mixes yet, very accurate - just drill a couple of tight holes in the caps and insert the syringe nozzle, turn upside down to fill and gets rid of the air bubbles. I got the syringes from a rod making outlet, they use them for thread sealer. Not my idea, someone posted it ages ago, probably on 'Surftalk'..Pete

Thanks Jamie, now I know how Fatfingers/Tigger do it, I have been scratching my head for 12 months with this. Thanks again.Pete

Jamie- there is some more info in this Thread attached.pete http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/15156-making-domed-eyes/page__hl__%27home%20made%20eyes%27__fromsearch__1

Sinyo - the perfect material for this (IMO!!) is Expanded PVC board, you can drill the tunnel and you won't have to seal it, as PVC is pretty much impervious to water.pete

Gene you are too modest, you never told me about your web site!!! I was fortunate enough to hold a couple of these babies (as opposed to Milia's) and I can verify they are works of art (from a humble non expert) and you should see the workshop, also a work of art. Ah memories!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! maybe again this year. Pete

B.K that's bloody beautiful, and I'm sure he will appreciate such a fine piece of work.Pete

Doug/Net Man, like most guys here I am always happy to help, although I have not done a lot of posting this past year!! - without you guys I would not be here and without me you wouldn't be here either, it's what they call a symbiotic relationship (I think) Always glad to try and help.pete

OH Melia, you're such a romantic - Yes us guys have been playing with worms for years. AND you know what???We have had 75mm (3") of rain since Christmas eve, more than we have had in the past three months, worms everywhere, but it's Summer here, and Santa's dehydrated, so we are all having a little drink to quench his thirst. Pete

Hey Dieter- you sound like you are squirming a little here- Don't get involved in this foreign polotique, it will burn you up, even though she (Sarah not Milia) says she likes fishin, she is only trying to get into the 'boys toys'.Pete

Now that's a bit of lateral thinking Gator - I like it..pete

Looks like it may be clear colours to me, but basic brown is red with a bit of black added - then maybe adjust it with a little dark green and maybe yellow- basically start with red and add small amounts of black then brighten it with small amounts of the others. Go by it's wet colour, not dry, if it dries spit on it to get the gloss back and the real finished colour. Just dabble around on a piece of white plastic or Polycarbonate until you get close, taking note of the brew then mix your batch. pete

Here's a press release with a proposal by Peter Garett (Australian Federal Minister 'OF' the Environment and lead singer 'Midnight OIL') I'm all for conserving these places, BUT in a supposed democracy, I'm sick of having my life influenced by a tiny minority of squeaky wheels, who at the extremes think the world can survive on bit of oxygen and paddock full of 'free range hens'. Maybe we can put them all on one of the idyllic islands out there, and see how their utopian ideas work, I'll bet they won't be there next Christmas. As you may see from the map attached, it's about 700-800 miles long and 400 miles wide. Pete http://www.environment.gov.au/coasts/coral-sea.html MEDIA RELEASE Garrett’s marine environmental policy on the brink of disaster National Spokesperson for the Boating and Fishing Council of Australia (BFCA) Dean Logan today pointed to the front page article in the Weekend Australian (Dec 5-6 Marine Park Battle of the Coral Sea ) on the Coral Sea as a defining moment for Peter Garrett’s environmental leadership of Australia’s marine environment. Mr Logan commented, “The unilateral decision to declare the Coral Sea a Conservation Zone and side with the USA funded Pew Environment Group (a division of The Pew Charitable Trusts), was done without any consultation.“As a result Peter Garrett has single handedly lost the respect of the entire Australian recreational marine, boating, outboard and fishing sectors and is causing deep divisions within the Australian environmental lobby.” On 20 May 2009 the Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett set a worrying precedent with the unilateral decision declaring the Coral Sea a Conservation Zone with no prior consultation with industry or affected Queensland communities. Significant angst and uncertainly now exists as a direct result of the decision with the international environmental lobby group Pew – with a $US4bn balance sheet - using the Coral Sea issue to push for the implementation of ‘no take’ marine policies throughout Australia. Logan continued, “The BFCA makes no excuses for adopting a strong marine environmental stance, however the appalling Coral Sea decision is a significant issue that effects not only Queenslanders but has major ramifications for other parts of Australia.” Pew have a clear no-negotiation, no-take – and in some instances no-human activity – policy stance and are already using the Coral Sea announcement as a backdrop to run massive campaigns in Western Australia. Logan went on to say, “Make no mistake that some of Australia’s largest companies are watching this very issue with great concern. “In our view the environment will benefit more through a collaborative co-management approach where both industry and community views are respected and taken into consideration. We have some of the best marine environmental policies in the world for this very reason.” Peter Garrett’s Ministerial leadership and judgment is further questioned with the Bio-Regional Planning Process also in complete disarray. The BFCA and the Federal Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage & the Arts have convened a critical meeting this Friday in Canberra to resurrect what is a terminally ill process. Logan concluded, “Our door is open and we will continue to work with Australian environmental groups to secure a balanced outcome for industry, the community and importantly the environment. We can’t however stand by and allow international lobby groups to dictate terms and disrespect decades of hard work by our respective sectors. The sooner Peter Garrett realizes this and starts to work with us the better,” concluded Mr Logan. END - Media can contact Dean Logan (National Spokesperson) on 0403 195 798 Boating and Fishing Council of Australia - Canberra 8 December 2009

It's nearly Christmas here and Santa's working up a sweat - hope you all have a great Christmas and an even greater New Year.Pete

I know this sounds obvious, but make sure your needle is sliding back - sometimes paint can dry around the needle at the back of the bowl and jamb it in the "O" ring stopping the needle from sliding through - I have had this a few times when using lacquers.Pete

Yeah, have a good one - Merry Christmas and can you keep off the lacquer thinners next year .pete

OH YEAH- and I'm pretty sure I won't be the last Pete