bojon Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 I have had a big bunch of resposes to my emails on tube dipping,so much so that I'm thinking about putting together a small book,about 80 pages of how to,with mostly pictures. Do you think I would be wasting my time,and money? I would like some input of members. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassnRandy Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 I have already started to use a version of your method; but provided your not going to hit me $100.00 for a copy I would buy your book for sure. There has to be things that got missed in the thread, Maybr toss in your color recipes and do a section on salt as that is one area I need help with. (keeping the salt suspended while dipping without having to stir between every dip). The sky is the limit on this one. Plus I try to support other TU members. So ya reserve me a copy! P.S. I sent you a P.M. about the glider weights. Get back if your still interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted August 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 According to the printers,it should cost about 10.00 dollars a copy including postage.I have no secrets and I can assure you that it will be very detailed.I always enjoy helping others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokust Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Dude! I would buy a copy for sure. You did send me the emails and video, But having a hard copy for reference would be great. i am always down for adding things to help me out. I got a thick skull, So having these to read over and over again would be helpful to me. Good luck! -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Becker Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Id Buy one for sure!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empire247 Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 bojon, thank you for the plans of the tube cutter u sent me. as far as making a book that would be a great idea. you should also think about making your book availible in an ebook format also (pdf). then people could just use paypal and download it then print it out themselves. it would make it easier and whole lot faster than the mail system and you wouldnt have to mess with postage and waiting a week for the book to come in the mail. keep us updated as i will buy a book if you make one. thanks brett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted August 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Thanks Brett,Good idea,I'd have to have some one do it for me though,computers and I don't mix too well.I type with one finger,HUNT AND PECK.LoL. Were you able to understand the directions for the cutter?Need more help.just let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmik26 Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 I would buy one. What type of material are you gonna put in it? I would be interested in: 3" to 5" tubes 7" or bigger, like tora tubes How to make a tail cutter and where to get the materials. Type of plastic used along with temps I have a good idea of how to do it, but this would help alot. Always willing to support another TU member...Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empire247 Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 bojon, yep directions were easy for me to understand from your drawings. thanks again, i will be building me one this weekend. i have a few questions about your dipping methods. 1. how thick are the walls of your tubes? 2. do you dip just 1 time or mutiple times? 3. how long does your plastic stay in the breadpan at dipping temp and how many ozs. at a time do you use to dip with? (i have never used a hotplate so im not familiar with using one for plastic) also thanks for posting the video on making tubes it really helped alot. brett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted August 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Brett, To be honest my tubes are very custom as to thickness,hardness,salt,and how many colors I want.If you dip one twice in quick succesion,they will be thinner,than if you dip it three or four times.You have to decide.My crappie,and trout tubes are mostly softer,and thinner,but my smallmouth tubes are harder and thicker,but sometimes I use a soft tube for smallmouth.One tube one fish,like a senko.The beauty of this method is you decide what you want and 4 onces of plastic later you got,the thickness,the color,the salt,scent,length,diameter that you want. I never have used this dipping method without a hot plate.They are not costly,and a good yard sell pickup.The tempeture setting on my hot plate is barely on warm at it's hottest with the stirring stick still in one corner,that has been with the plastic thurout the entire heating process.Buy craft sticks for this because of moisture content.The remaining moisture will be driven out in the micro wave,and when the plastic is at proper temp it will look like you have a bubble problem,but when you pour it into the dipping pan,you will use this stick to guide the plastic into it,and after a few gentle stirs into the plastic and a couple of minutes of setting the bubbles will go away.Keep the stick in one corner of the pan as a heatsink and your heating,bubble problems go away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragfly Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 I would also be interested..... keep us informed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted August 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 JMIK26,I plan on showing tubes from 1/16 of a inch by 3/4,to the biggest I dip 8 1/2 inch long by 1 1/4 dia. I will try to get the temps this afternoon,I haven't used the old thermometer for years.I will check the temp when I take it out of the microwave,and when it is in the pan.I dip in what I think is a cooler plastic than when I pour. The large size really takes a lot of plastic,but they make the tora look small.What are you going to fish for if you don't mind my asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Bojon, when I read the thread where everyone and their mother (including me) was asking you for your advice, I thought to myself...This man needs to start charging for this info, its gold! Does that answer your question. I;d be quite inclined to but the Ebook. You could include the vids in that too. Maybe start there and see if its sucessful? Thanks for your insight, Willy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted August 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Thanks guys for all your good words,and help.I will be continueing to take more photos and pictures.Hope to finnish soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmik26 Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 bojon - Looking for the Lunker Bass I have messed around with making some tubes but the LC 536 is not the best plastic for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted August 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Agree,the #536 is not a good choice.your best bet is to use LC 500 extra strenght.The #536 will work but the tube will collapse way to easy.You would have to add a whole bunch of hardener,so much I woul be worried, even then, that it would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captsully18 Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 bojon, I would buy your book, either printed version or e-book. Will be watchin' to see when it'll be avail. captsully18Aaol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted August 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 I'm hard at work,trying to complete a book,or ebook.Leaning toward ebook very heavly.NOW THE BIG QUESTION should I copyright it first???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captsully18 Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 If it was me, I would look into copyright! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VANNDALIZER Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 How do you keep the plastic hot enough while its on the hot plate! Sign me up for a copy too, I need it! MAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlyonshunter Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 I would also like a copy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
