bucknuckle Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 I just started dipping my own jig heads for steelies. I bought some vinyl paint which did not come out so well. I have seen that the powder paint works much better. My question is, I see some people use a "fluid bed" for dipping. What does this actually do instead of just dipping in the jar? What are the pros and cons? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 A fluid bed causes the powder to float in the air that is pumped into it via an aquarium pump. That means when you swish your jig head through the paint, it goes on easier and thinner. It also means that you don't have to keep stirring it to keep it from packing like you do a jar. I don't use the jars any longer. I made mine with components from Lowe's and Wal Mart. The total cost was under $40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucknuckle Posted February 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Thank you very much jigman, I think I will build one now. I seen a few videos online but was uncertain why it was needed. What kind of filters do you recommend? Coffee, brown bag? Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLT Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 I use the brown paper lunch bags. Make sure you use a section with out the seam/double thickness. Caulk the bottom of the pvc pipe, sit it on the paper bag section some place flat/hard. Sit something on top of the pvc pipe to give it some pressure and let dry. Trim off the extra paper with a razor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon-son Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 check with cadman i think hes got the plans for a diy bed.....he will email it to you.....that's how I did mine works great ......just wish I made it smaller........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucknuckle Posted February 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Thanks guys. I made 3 of them and have not looked back. They work great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucknuckle Posted February 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Thanks guys. I made 3 of them and have not looked back. They work great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
