J lure Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 When you guys are making jointed swim baits, how are you keeping the wire/pins in to the joints/eye screws? I have been glueing them is there a better way and how do you do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarftd Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 I put them in before I clear coat the bait then they seem to stay in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Mac Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 I normally clear each part separate, then put the pins in and put a dab of epoxy over the pin hole. Of course, I was using either Dick Nites (dipping process) or envirotech (brushed, then turned). Both of these process wouldn't work with a jointed lure together, but a spray clear (like automotive) would probably work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 A drop of crazy glue will lock the pins in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickdraw Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 (edited) On the pins I drill the holes slightly smaller than the pin so they already have a snug fit. I can use any kind of filler but lately I've been fitting the pins to the exact length and put a dab of superglue on them when I slide the last 1/4" in. Clearcoat over the top. I like thid because if I need to disassymble in the future it's easy to see the pin and drive it out with a punch. Screw eyes is a dab of superglue on the threads before they go in and again they are in before paint and clearcoat. Edited November 5, 2012 by quickdraw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
