champ198 Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 how do you wire tie your skirts on? do you use a tool to do it or jsut with a normal pair of needle nose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMALLIEHUNTER Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Hand tying is a lot easier!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old man in the boat Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 I use thread. I just found it was quicker and easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 I still use a vise and thread. But I have used wire and smalliehunter is correct. I'ts alot easier to do by hand, no tools after tying just wiggle the wire till it brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 oops you said skirts. Im old school still use collers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stream stalker Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 I tie my jigs with 210 flat waxed Denier. Works fine.........though I have never tried wire, but don't think I ever will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troul Hawk Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 I like to use thread too, unwaxed will soak up a drop of super glue and is rock hard after it dries. Just be careful to keep the glue away from the rubber/silicone. I would be interested in trying other methods to see if I like it more tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 In the Air Force, we use to use safety wire plier to speed twist wire to keep bolts from coming loose. The same tool using light wire should work to secure wire wraps around skirts. You could also use a forceps to twist the wire as well, but it may want to break it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stream stalker Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Troul hawk: While I have used super glue in the past (and hated how I had to be so careful to keep it away for the skirt), I now use Hard as Nails. YOu really should try it. Not as messy and gives the thread a vise like hold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troul Hawk Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Thanks for that Stream! I even have some on hand, when I hand painted my jigheads I used it to cover the paint. Loved it for that, sometimes the tool you need is sitting right under your nose! I am excited to think that I might be able to get away from the super glue blues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Lock wire pliers, I remember those from my aircraft apprenticeship. From a quick search, they are also used on motor bikes. A very useful tool if you are doing large numbers. Not sure about this application though, they might have a better application for the hard baits forum, for making screw eyes etc. http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht167-professional-lock-wire-plier/path/pliers-snips-cutters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old man in the boat Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Should we be concerned that so many of the Gentlemen her have Nail Poloish on hand?????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMALLIEHUNTER Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Stream stalker I agree with you I also use 210 thread with hard as nails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Troul Hawk, I like the super glue also, but I use a piece of toilet paper or paper towel to dab the knot and it soaks up any excess glue. Don't have many problems with the skirts. TJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troul Hawk Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Should we be concerned that so many of the Gentlemen her have Nail Poloish on hand?????????? Good point! Basseducer, I have gotten pretty good with my bodkin, although if I have too much caffeine I can get some overslop. I will see how steady I can be with the hard-as nails. Here is something that ya'll might find funny. Generally I have my packages I order sent to work here, so that I can drool over them faster. A couple of weeks ago I was expecting an order from Charles at fishingskirts.com as I approached the gal at the fron t desk, I asked: 'Has a package come for me from fishingskirts.com?" She looked at me with the strangest of looks. To which I broke the silence by saying.... " I have a cute little black number coming and I can't wait to get it!" Then I just walked away. (BTW I am 5'9 and 250 lbs.....You get the picture I am painting here). Hehhehehehehehhe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Vman. Put about 4 or 5 wraps around the shank of the with bucktail or a silicon skirt, pull it tight, and finish it off with with a nice tight twist. Curl it over and cut it to about a 1/4 inch. I'd never go that short on an aircraft safety wire but, a jig should be okay. As long as it doesn't poke you, that would be the main concern. I used to have an old Harly knuckle head engine and if hadn't had safety wire holding the primary and cylinders in place, I'd still be looking for the bolts that kept coming out. I love those pliers. Lock wire pliers, I remember those from my aircraft apprenticeship. From a quick search, they are also used on motor bikes. A very useful tool if you are doing large numbers.Not sure about this application though, they might have a better application for the hard baits forum, for making screw eyes etc. http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht167-professional-lock-wire-plier/path/pliers-snips-cutters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Oh Yes .. Good Old Safety Wire Days (50's for me) (skint Knuckles and all) If you ever worked on a good old Recip engine and had to get in those hard places ..... we fudged a little and took a piece of 1/8" (i think) Aluminum Tubeing .. drilled 2 holes close to the end to pull the wire into so you could twist it .. (the other end you bent to form a handle) ... But soft wire with a couple of wraps on rubber or latex makes it "Flair" real good and only a couple of twist on the ends is all it takes .. clip off and bend down. JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old man in the boat Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Troul Hawk If you really want to get thier attention have the shipper write "PRIVATE AND PERSONAL--DO NOT OVER INFLATE" on the box........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Troul Hawk Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 :DLMAO, that's a good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Should we be concerned that so many of the Gentlemen her have Nail Poloish on hand?????????? I tie my skirts on for my own personal use with thread, like most of you guys here. I never used super glue, but I have used Devcon 2T, head cement and Sally Hansen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish devil Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 I made my own tool to assemble skirts and I tie them on with ss tag wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
