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Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-14-2009, 12:49 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 19,260
Posted By steelhead
That is sweet! Thru wired? The front view is...

That is sweet! Thru wired? The front view is extremely helpful! I've got a couple in the works right now and am struggling with the nose shape a bit.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-14-2009, 08:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,021
Posted By steelhead
Busy Band Saw

One of the guys who fabricates a lot of the millwork I design was kind enough to knock these shapes out for me. There's a little poplar, spanish cedar, maple, mahogany and a couple pieces of old...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-12-2009, 01:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,880
Posted By steelhead
Thanks guys for liking the plug so much. Scott...

Thanks guys for liking the plug so much. Scott for the tips. I've still got a looooong ways to go with the airbrush and I'm afraid I'm getting sucked in pretty good. It's funny NIB, In my tying and...
Forum: How To and Favorite Plug Forum Guides 02-11-2009, 07:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,357
Posted By steelhead
I think there is merit to what you say there...

I think there is merit to what you say there about weight. The best danny plugs I make for slow water or where I want subtle wiggle at Very Slow retrieve rates are a fat bodied style the are a...
Forum: How To and Favorite Plug Forum Guides 02-10-2009, 02:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,357
Posted By steelhead
Another little Musso plug

Virtually the same dimensions as Numbskull's.
I won't be walking a dog, so I guess that means I can catch big fish.:)
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-10-2009, 08:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,880
Posted By steelhead
Scott, Thanks for the advice! Apply the poly with...

Scott, Thanks for the advice! Apply the poly with the airbrush? Not sure I'm totally following you on the layering of opaques and transparents. If you're near Salem, a visit to your spray booth would...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-09-2009, 10:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,880
Posted By steelhead
I'm okay Merch... I promised to stay away...

I'm okay Merch...

I promised to stay away from body painting.
:hihi:

After your pikie....

:-)
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-08-2009, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,389
Posted By steelhead
purple/gold jointed swimmer

I was quite happy with how this guy came out. It's made of spanish cedar, 10" long, unweighted with a Danny2 metal lip thruwired using the lower slot. Weighs about 2.75 ounces. It will need some in...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-08-2009, 07:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,880
Posted By steelhead
Candy squeedle

I call this a squeedle because it's a squid based on the needlefish profile I do. It's made of oak, about 7" long, and weighs about 3 ounces. I set my needles up to sink in a horizontal position or...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-03-2009, 10:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,170
Posted By steelhead
Wolf Hunting

Let's go!!!! Got more stuff cookin'....:faga:
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-01-2009, 09:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,368
Posted By steelhead
Carving is a world unto itself.... Don't do it to...

Carving is a world unto itself.... Don't do it to save time.... The trade is you can get some pretty amazing profiles and action. Just don't get started on the lexan lips.... :eek: Makes you...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-01-2009, 09:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,730
Posted By steelhead
Hey VT, good to see you here... Hope to see in...

Hey VT, good to see you here...
Hope to see in the North Country!
Keep 'em coming!
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-01-2009, 08:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,082
Posted By steelhead
carved pogie

This was an interesting project.... A bit time consuming... :smash:
Mahogany, thru wired, Lefty 2 mid slot lip. Swims about 3 feet down. Tight wiggle....
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-01-2009, 08:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,170
Posted By steelhead
Jointed Perch Swimmer

Here's another.... About 10" long. NJT Lefty 2 mid slot lip. Pushing 3 ounces.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 02-01-2009, 08:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,170
Posted By steelhead
Tiger Muskies and Pike....

I'm going to change things up a bit this coming season and chase some big freshwater fish.... So I'm doing a few plugs like this....
She's about 7 1/2" total, weighs about 2.5 ounces. This is one of...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-11-2009, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,011
Posted By steelhead
Autoair. They're pretty specific about the base...

Autoair. They're pretty specific about the base coat, but it's a bit vague about a clear between the base coat of metallic and the candy.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-11-2009, 10:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,011
Posted By steelhead
A painting question

Can I spray transparent or candy colors directly on top of a metallic base or should I clear coat in between?
Forum: The Scuppers 01-07-2009, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,877
Posted By steelhead
"Burnt Toast!", as they say....:splat: I'm...

"Burnt Toast!", as they say....:splat:

I'm sure that there's a reason you don't see hawks soaring inches from a ciff face.
Forum: The Scuppers 01-06-2009, 01:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,877
Posted By steelhead
This video is sick!!!!

Don't watch this if you suffer from vertigo!

http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1778399&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1


Wish I knew how to...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 01-01-2009, 07:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,353
Posted By steelhead
Does the larger tip work better with pearl paints?

Does the larger tip work better with pearl paints?
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-31-2008, 12:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,353
Posted By steelhead
A couple airbrush questions

I've seen on several sites that sell airbrushes that needles come in a variety of diameters. What do the various sizes let you do? And, can you adjust the needle in relation to the nozzle, affecting...
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-11-2008, 11:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,849
Posted By steelhead
I assume you need a well ventilated space to use...

I assume you need a well ventilated space to use the propoinate?
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-07-2008, 07:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,425
Posted By steelhead
That's okay. I still have a bunch of rattlecans...

That's okay. I still have a bunch of rattlecans on the shelf.... I'll remember your tip.
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-07-2008, 01:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,425
Posted By steelhead
I put a coat of clear enamel on a couple last...

I put a coat of clear enamel on a couple last night and epoxied them this AM. The results look much better... Looks like the solution for the rest of this batch to be sure the epoxy covers evenly....
Forum: Plug Building - Got Wood? 12-06-2008, 05:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,425
Posted By steelhead
Latex gloves, too?

Latex gloves, too?
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