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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-21-2008, 09:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,417
Posted By backriverfisher
ive only done a very limited amount of machining,...

ive only done a very limited amount of machining, and wasn't familiar with a rotary table. what a powerful tool to have!
so in the 1st picture is that a stack of stainless blanks? and u used the...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-21-2008, 04:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,417
Posted By backriverfisher
say what u want about CNC, but i bet it cut those...

say what u want about CNC, but i bet it cut those holes in the vice reeaallly fast. I'd like to see you do that with a manual mill!! :angel::tooth::hee:
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-28-2007, 11:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,960
Posted By backriverfisher
they sell irons intended for applying this stuff...

they sell irons intended for applying this stuff to surfaces. i've covered a few planes, and I don't know if you could do it without one of those irons. it could definitely be hit with the heat gun,...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-26-2007, 04:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,903
Posted By backriverfisher
i haven't given it a shot yet, and i've never...

i haven't given it a shot yet, and i've never used a real wood lathe before... so i'm sort of in the dark here. how close does the tool rest need to be to the work?? (below and away from?) I was...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-25-2007, 09:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,903
Posted By backriverfisher
ya, ive been doing a good amount of woodworking...

ya, ive been doing a good amount of woodworking in this more or less "machine shop". Things do get a little sticky, but its sooo tempting, as no one else really utilizes this student shop that much....
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-25-2007, 08:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,903
Posted By backriverfisher
manual "metal" lathe conversion?

I have access to a manual lathe at college that is rarely used and I'm wondering how I can best utilize it to turn some plugs. I've done some work on lathes like this before, even roughing out a few...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 11-25-2007, 08:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,398
Posted By backriverfisher
hahaaha. as i was scrolling down that picture the...

hahaaha. as i was scrolling down that picture the word i uttered appeared at the bottom of the screen.

i don't know much about this stuff, but give me a break! :drool:
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 07-30-2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,108
Posted By backriverfisher
i am aware of the alternatives at this point. i...

i am aware of the alternatives at this point. i think i've been beating around the bush as to what has happened to me. I am totally addicted to thinking about and making these things. I even eeeek......
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 07-30-2007, 12:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,108
Posted By backriverfisher
i could buy 9 of anything, but that wouldn't help...

i could buy 9 of anything, but that wouldn't help me eliminate the cost, and future cost of replacing these things. not to mention the fun i am having with this... im already thinking about where im...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 07-29-2007, 08:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,108
Posted By backriverfisher
ideally i want to make an entire 9er rig that is...

ideally i want to make an entire 9er rig that is indestructible. Thanks for the responses guys, I'm going to put some more time into these this week and hopefully make achieve more of a finished...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 07-27-2007, 12:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,108
Posted By backriverfisher
sooo.... i decided to go against some of ur advice...

im the one that wanted to make a replacement for the shads on an umbrella rig, and was repeatedly told that i was probably biting off more than I could chew. well... u were right. i tried the manual...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 07-24-2007, 05:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,724
Posted By backriverfisher
thanks a lot for the clearer answers guy. and i...

thanks a lot for the clearer answers guy. and i am more than familiar with expenses that add up with getting involved with a new hobby. fishing aside there has been model airplanes, which i still...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 07-23-2007, 07:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,724
Posted By backriverfisher
all these knowing and buddy-buddy posts about the...

all these knowing and buddy-buddy posts about the price of making one of these plugs are funny, but none of them are helping me get an idea of why these things are actually so pricey. Anyone?
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 07-22-2007, 10:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,724
Posted By backriverfisher
i clearly need to learn more about this. i do...

i clearly need to learn more about this. i do have load of tools at my expense tho, my dad has a machine shop for his company in my basement...yes, i live at home... summer break from college.. none...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 07-22-2007, 07:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,724
Posted By backriverfisher
am i crazy?

I've never made a plug in my life, but my recent frustration with trashed umbrella rigs leaves me wondering about how to defend against the blues. I'm imagining an umbrella with plugs, or some kind...
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