pkocustom Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Hey guys! I don't know if this is the right forum to post this but, is or has anyone turned their own slip floats? I'm wanting to turn some specialized panfish slip floats. right now I've done some with balsa. They are alright but was looking for any ideas for other wood suggestions. The slip tube that I'm using is aluminium and stainless steel. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theflyingplatypus Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 I would'nt use metel for slip tubes, it would detract from sensitivity. I can't think of any other wood that would work well at the time. If you like you can use high density foam. mcmaster.carr has alot of foams and they have good prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 It's fun to work with...I spent some time building floats several yrs back. You might look at some of the foams that are already formed into blocks and go from there...tons of options. I used to order plastic stems made specifically for floats but cannot remember where I got them. RM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkocustom Posted June 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Thanks guys! Riverman if you remember where you got the plastic stems from please shoot me an email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 I used to get them from a place in Lewiston Idaho called black sheep sporting goods. If you google their name, phone them, and ask that they mail you out some I sure they will. The stems are black and about 8 inches long so you can leave them full length or trim as needed. Seems like I paid about 10 bucks for 100. RM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 If memory serves me right Jed,isn't that how you got into makeing wooden baits?..Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkocustom Posted June 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Thanks Riverman! I got a phone number and will give them a shout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
