mifon Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 After baking powder coated jigs, what's your process for glueing weedguards to jigs? What kind of glue do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 mifon, After curing I clean out the hole with the appropiate size drill bit and glue in the weedguard with a dab of D2T. I like to let them set for 24 hours before handling them. Some guys here use super glue gell and really like it, I have not tried it myself. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcline Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 I really like Goop adhesive. You can get it at Wal-Mart under the names sportsmans goop, marine goop,etc. It's the same stuff, different package. Just stick the end of the weedguard in a little goop, and glue it the hole and your done. I like it better than super glue because it dries flexible and not brittle. It's also great for gluing on eyes on lures, bass flies and just about anything else. JIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 I used to use D2T just like Basseducer, and I really like it, because if I coat my jigs, with D2T, then I only use one process. The only thing is that Devcon takes so long to dry. I currently use gel super glue, it dries fast and it's solid as a rock. The only problem with super glue is that if you use too much it wicks up, and when it dries it leaves a white powdery substsnce on the jig and the weedguard. I'm looking for another quick drying, no mess glue. I'm going to try Jimcline's idea. Maybe that's the ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcline Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 I used to use D2T just like Basseducer, and I really like it, because if I coat my jigs, with D2T, then I only use one process. The only thing is that Devcon takes so long to dry. I currently use gel super glue, it dries fast and it's solid as a rock. The only problem with super glue is that if you use too much it wicks up, and when it dries it leaves a white powdery substsnce on the jig and the weedguard. I'm looking for another quick drying, no mess glue. I'm going to try Jimcline's idea. Maybe that's the ticket. Cadman, I sent you an IM. But yes, try the goop. It dries in about 15 min or so and I've had no problems with the guard coming out. JIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 I go a little on the expexsive side by using flex coat 2 part epoxy but it goes a long way so it really isn't that bad. The reson is it's tough, water proof, has a little flex to it and I have never had a weed guard come close to coming out, I just use a tooth pick and put a tiny bit in the hole and then I take the weed guard and just dip the end in and stick it in, by putting a bit in the whole, when you seat the guard in place a little bit come out the side and competely seals the weed guard in. One other thing is it dries clear so there isn't any residue that shows up like I've had with some super glue gels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Termite Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 The only thing is that Devcon takes so long to dry. Cadman, When I picked up my D2T I only looked for the 30 minute but do they have a 5 or 15 minute that would be a little faster and still work good? I have some Elmers 5 min. epoxy in my tool box but have not tried it yet. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Cadman,When I picked up my D2T I only looked for the 30 minute but do they have a 5 or 15 minute that would be a little faster and still work good? I have some Elmers 5 min. epoxy in my tool box but have not tried it yet. Mark Yes they do have a 5 min. There are only two problems with this. #1 that epoxy will definitely yellow, if you don't care that's fine, but on a light colored jig it looks horrible. #2 This is the biggest problem. You probably have less than 5 minutes before it starts setting. It seems like a long time, but you won't do very many weedguards, with it setting so fast. Personally I would stay away from the 5 minute. JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Termite, D2T comes in a 5 minute formula, but you can only get about 3-5 jigs done before it's unusable. Then you have to thin or remix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old man in the boat Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 I get about 50 jigs per tube of super glue gel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sim Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 I get about 50 jigs per tube of super glue gel. So far, I've gotten over 200 with my tube of GOOP - and i've still got plenty... Got the tip from this board, and haven't looked back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
