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Just another thought.......what air pressure are you using? is it enough to keep paint from drying on tip? David

Border, I have no experience with these paints. Are these craft paints? If they are, you may not be thinning it enough. Just my . David

Ellie, if you can't find rotisserie motor at Wally World try Lowes. All the Lowes in my area still have them. About $20. David

The TT hook hangers are molded in place, along with the weight. David

Resulting finish is same. Glossy. I usually apply 2-4 coats of DN depending on how deep I want the finish to look. At the least, 2 coats. It doesn't take as many coats of DN to show depth as it does Permagloss. I must add that the same problems that plague Permagloss also plague DN. Air is the enemy of unused product. I store my DN the same way I store my Permagloss. I always decant the Permagloss from the bottle it comes in into a small can, seal top, and I already have a thumb screw in place in the side at the bottom. This keeps air from getting any further into product. The DN comes in a can and I use an awl to start hole in side and put a thumb screw in. Lasts a looooong time that way. David

Permagloss is similar to Dick Nites in that they are both air cure polyurethanes. However, Permagloss is not as hard as Dick Nites. Permagloss does not give a hard enough coating for baits. Been there, done that. I only use Permagloss on rods, and Dick Nites on baits. David

Cal, I use bicycle spokes as pins. When I need to take them out I use a small punch to start it out and then work it out the rest of the way with pliers. Works well for me. David

Welcome to the madness, Ellie. I think we all have had the same thoughts as you do. "Not sure if I will be any good." Bet you will be as long as you love to fish, work with your hands, have patience, and don't mind a lot of trial and error. As far as materials you will need, I guess that we need to know what types of lures you are interested in making. Sounds like you have a decient start, but what types and sizes will give me and the others here an idea of what recommendations to make. David

Wow. Takes me back to my time in Guantanamo, Cuba. Used to clean up on those things twice a year. DELICIOUS!!!!! Boil one for me please. David

Good ideas. Thanks, I may try the garlic/veg. oil. Dvid

I use it when I pour from a Pyrex cup. Stir in just before you pour. It's not without its' problems, but works most of the time. Like you I add oil to package. This is also when I use the minced. I think that it keeps the garlic smell stronger longer. Probably don't need to put it into plastic, just the bag, but more is better. David

Just so you don't naked here I'll give you an answer......Nope. I have tried this with the same results you are getting. Anyway, how do you like using the minced garlic? I use it and also add garlic oil that I get from DelW, I think. I love to load up my plastic with garlic. David

I have success with an idea I got from The_Rookie. Use pop bottles. Cut out a section, put the design on with a Sharpie, cut it out, hold against side of bait, spray away. The curve on the plastic usually conforms to the side of the bait. I also use milk cartons, which are easier to draw on. Possibilities are endless. BobP is right on with the frisket paper. David

Simply breath-taking!!! David

Couldn't have said any better! David

Predator, if M-F plastic is still available I want it. Hope it is. David

Duh! Dat wood be George, George, George of da Jungle. Oops, almost forgot, George no like cupcakes David

The mouth, of course. David

The hard part is getting it to rollover on its back so you can get some of the softer hair. That is funny!!! -Corey Corey, it really aint dat hard. just scratch him 'hind his ears a while, and he will be like putty in your hands. David

Jeep, I make a lot of wooden swimbaits and I have not had any problem with sealing any of them either with D2T or DickNites. Actually, I like the DickNites best as it is extremely thin and does penetrate the wood very well. After I have sealed each section I re-drill hinge pin holes if needed, assemble sections, paint, then clear coat with the DickNites. When I clear coat I make sure that I get a good drop of clear on top of hinge pins to ensure seal. I have not had one problem with water soaking into wood (knock on wood) but I really think that this is due mostly to the DickNites. This stuff is a breeze to work with - no mixing required, plenty of time to coat any size bait before it begins to set up, hard as nails, does not yellow, and really makes a paint job jump out at you. The only thing that I have found that comes close in the sealing dept. is MinWax wood sealer, but I don't think it works as well as DickNites and it sure doesn't harden like DickNites. David

DUH, t'anks Rook. Dats nice of ya. Did ya notice that Dean saves all the loose hairs he picks offen baits? He saves 'em and puts 'em back in the handle of the brush when he finishes. Such a cheapskate . However, I must admit that he be the man. David