muskyswab Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) I've been building some gliders out of oak but i can't seem to fill those pesky pores grains. HELP! Brand names, prices, and stores would be greatly appreciated. Edited May 4, 2009 by muskyswab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basschamp167 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Swab, I was thinking we could try sealing our lures with epoxy or propionate. That might leave the surface smooth, with no pesky grain to worry about. Or, you could fill the grain with wood putty, but that might be a pain. I'm willing to try the propionate idea, i just need to get some Acetone first. and BTW, i'm going to order the Devcon tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwags Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 You're not alone. It took me a bunch of coats of propionate to get a smooth coating on my oaklanks. A better way is to use E-tex. Get it at Michael's with a 50% off coupon at @ $16. jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basschamp167 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Hey Jwags, How thick is your mixture of propionate? And he actually does have etex, see, we build baits together. Just wondering though, where did you get a 50% off coupon for michaels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Make the prop quite thin and watery. This will allow the prop to penetrate. Let the first coat soak in the prop for 5 - ten minutes and give it a few hours to dry. Then sand, to remove some of the raised grain. Sand across the grain and NOT along the grain, or you will just make it worse. Use 150 grit for this job, the body does not need to have a polished finish, the rest of the dipped coats will take care of the finish. After the first dip and sanding, 5 or 6 additional dips (no soaking) should be sufficient, may be 10 mins between dips. I am new to prop, but this is what seemed to work for me. If I am wrong, then please say so. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwags Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 BassChamp, Follow Vodkaman's advice and you'll have no problems. jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnbassbuster002 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 if you don't want to use devcon or etex i have had good luck with mini wax wood hardener. it's very thin and runny. u can easily apply it with a small paint brush. i've used it on a few of my baits and had no problems yet. u can get it at home depot i know for sure but i am sure that most hardware stores would have it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartwellbasser Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 would bondo or some body filler like that work? u could sand it off pretty smooth once the grain was filled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskyswab Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 thanks for all ur ideas. do u think a few coats of polycrilic will work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 try thinng down some putty to a paste (not runny but thin),brush it on and let dry then sand.it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
