herbbiex Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I am new to this and have read and been told that I cant dip my jig heads with crane swivels in powder epoxy. Due to the fact that it mucks up the swivel. This is true but I would think some one on here has solved this problem with a way to cover or protect the swivel. Thanks for any suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippinfool Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Had the same problem. The best way I found is to cut small 1inch x 1inch pc of tin foil. Lock it into my tying vise and let it hang down (swivel). With a twisting motion wrap the swivel. Powder coat and remove before baking. It comes out perfect. If someone has an easier way I'd love to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big-D Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I second the aluminum foil deal. I tried plastic coffee stirrers and aluminum sleves but the foil is the best solution. And, YES, remove the foil before curing and remove any paint around the swivel. I use a straightened 40 jighead for this! Have at it. Big-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I got sick of the tin foil so I'm still painting mine by brush and then epoxy coating. I'm all ears for something better. Fatman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I use high temp tape, and It has worked very well for me. I've literally done hundreds of jigs this way. I've tried the alum. foil, and #1, it was too tedious for me, and #2 I didn't get the complete coverage I get with the sticky tape. I'm too anal about perfection, also I want my whole swivel up to the jig paint free. I'll post a pic later tonight of some of my stand-up jigs. Just my worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Where can you get high temp tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Charkins Check out McMaster Carr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Where can you get high temp tape. I buy 10 to 25 lb lots of powder paint from a guy out of the country. He turned me on to this tape about 4 years ago, and I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Think Columbia Coatings has the tape and teflon plugs also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Here is the pic I promised you guys. The jig in the lower right corner has the tape still on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 That swivel is spotless! I need some heat tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeylegs1246 Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 I wrap tin foil around the crane swivel before I mold the jig. I cut the foil into triangles and wrap the swivels leaving one eye exposed. Mold the open end into the jig. Powder coat the jig, remove the foil before or after curing with an exacto-knife. I find that if I remove the foil before curing that sometimes the powder paint will clog the swivel. Removing the foil aftercuring the powder works better for me. Done right it's a breeze!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
