saskcat420 Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 well the weather was rainy yesterday so I poured 75-1/4oz erie jigs and 75-1/4 walleye jigs.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Looks really nice Saskat! Have you made your mind up how to paint your heads? I really like the powder paint. As with anything there is a bit of a learning curve to it but it's all fun. I have tried some of the other paints and methods and think powder is the way to go. One great reason for me is just the shelf life alone for the powder. Keep it dry and I guess it will last forever. Not so much for the other stuff. Being just a hobbyist, making my own jigs and giving a few away, it is hard to use the liquids up before you have to throw them out. Hope those jigs catch a lot of fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atijigs Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Looks good. I want to save you a couple of burns. Make sure you have something under your pot as a catch basin and a screw driver handy. For a catch basin I use an ingot mold. There will be times you let go of the handle and the lead doesn't stop. Grab the screwdriver and give the pin a twist. It will happen. It is just a matter of time so be prepared. A fan would be helpful too. Have it blow across the top to blow the lead fumes laterally. Welcome to the club and have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskcat420 Posted May 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Yes I am using powder paints... Here are some pictures of my paint set up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Heck, I thought you were just getting into jig making. It looks like you've been at it awhile judging from your paint supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskcat420 Posted May 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Honestly I just started making and pouring jigs.. I purchased all the paint at the same time and recieved 44 colors...bought a toaster oven at wally world and another at a garage sale for$2.Gotall the pvc fittings at the home hardware and build 2 fliud beds. I should be set up for awile know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Wow, you jumped in feet first. That's a lot of colors. Cadman can tell you how to put those colors on in layers. He's the best. Lots of good info in the lead safety and flux threads that are pinned at the top. Heck, all these threads have some useful info. Welcome aboard and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfart9999 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 You're off to a good start, don't forget saftey and check some of the post on how to do multi colors, Cadman and some others are very good at it. Rodney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
