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08-24-2004, 08:35 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: MA
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Kits from njtackle
WAs wondering if these kits were any good? I have wanted to make some of my own wood but all the equipment is a lotta $$$$$$ , thought these might be a good start. Whats your guys thoughts on them? ANy other kits available anywhere else, i know salty used to , but i think he has stoppped.
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08-24-2004, 08:53 PM
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Greatness
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Pembroke
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I would stay away from the swimmer kits because they have no action to them at all. But I give the popper and the needlefish a thumbs up  |
Stay classy
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08-24-2004, 08:56 PM
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Plug Paladin
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Jackson, N.J.
Posts: 1,132
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The NJtackle is a good place to start. A lot of builders started with their kits. Send Salty a e-mail also. His plugs come with extra grain  . |
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08-24-2004, 09:33 PM
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Certified Mass-hole
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Jackson, NJ but born and raised in Massachusetts.
Posts: 1,223
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I just started building these very kits myself. I can say that they were very good learning tools for me. The price is right and the quality is very good. For a few bucks a pop what have you got to loose.
BTW, the swimmers have very good action if you tweak them alittle.
Here's a tip; besure to sand well and besure you allow plenty of drying time for the sealer.
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08-24-2004, 10:50 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: NJ
Posts: 869
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NEW kits
I make all the kits for NJT, as well as all the lips and some of the other hardware.
We do have New Kits coming within days. A Danny 2oz in Red & White cedar will be the first. This kit is done and it swims nice. Also I am working on some slow sinking needles, A Fat boy, Surfster, and some big Maple swimmers. By end of year I hope to have at least 10 new kits finished. The birch makati style kits are being phased out as we are almost completely out of the blanks anyway. As stated they are a good deal for the $ and easy to work with. It’s a great way for a beginner to get the feel for building, cause not everyone can buy a lathe and start cutting AYC on their first day. Any comments or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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08-24-2004, 11:57 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 1,269
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The Kits , blanks and components from NJ Tackle have proven to me to be a great value and a good way to get started.
Bernzy
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08-25-2004, 12:27 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: MA
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Sweet, im gonna buy a bunch this winter to keep myself busy!! Tinman any dates on when the new ones will be available, before x-mas???
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08-25-2004, 07:35 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: NJ
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Quote:
Originally posted by cheferson
Sweet, im gonna buy a bunch this winter to keep myself busy!! Tinman any dates on when the new ones will be available, before x-mas???
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Yes, well before xmas. We wanted to get all the hardware in place first. Then the tooling and jig setups for lip slots& drilling etc. The wood (blanks) is the last stage. I think we are ready.
I agree ,Plug Building is a great winter project. Keeps me out fo trouble , thats for sure. |
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08-25-2004, 07:51 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,501
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I agree, the NJTackle kits are a tremendous value. I've built over a dozen plugs off Salty's blanks, not cheap but you get what you pay for.
I don't intend on buying a lathe anytime soon, so I'll probably continue to use both. I've also been making needles from hardwood dowel stock shaped on a drill press, which works as well. This winter I'm making darters on the drill press, should be interesting 
-spence |
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08-25-2004, 08:06 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 1,442
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Quote:
Originally posted by spence
This winter I'm making darters on the drill press, should be interesting
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Dowels work fine for those too. Might be able to find some birch ones, even better. Set up a jig for doing the angle cuts and you'll save a bunch of time and frustration, plus you are more likely to get a working darter.
Jigman |
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08-25-2004, 12:08 PM
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It's about respect baby!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: ri
Posts: 6,358
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The kits are very helpful |
Domination takes full concentration..
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08-25-2004, 12:30 PM
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Needlefish Nazi
Join Date: Mar 2001
Posts: 1,754
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Buy all your GOODIES from the TINMAN............  |
Over the Last Several Years HAB'S NEEDLEFISH Have Caught More "Confirmed" 30, 40, 50, and even 60 pound Striped Bass than any other Wooden Needlefish on the Market today. 2 Over 50lbs. and 1 Over 60lbs. in 2005 alone........... "HOOK UP WITH HAB'S" Your Best Bet For BIG BASS.....
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08-25-2004, 12:54 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: NJ
Posts: 869
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That means a lot to me Mr. Habs. I am truly humbled.
Thanks !!!!!  |
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08-25-2004, 03:30 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,501
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He said GOODIES Tin, I think he was referring to sodas and snacks 
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08-25-2004, 06:13 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
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Spence, remember your always welcome to use my stuff this winter.... lathe, table saw, band saw, etc.....
just bring a beer or 6.....for after were done  |
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08-25-2004, 06:29 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,501
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Too kind. I think you're just trying to ho some plugs
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08-25-2004, 08:06 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
Posts: 21,719
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no...... baby clothes  |
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08-26-2004, 05:40 PM
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Canceled
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: vt
Posts: 13,454
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baby clothes
Hey I have 5 kids. Lots of slightly used baby clothes. Trade for plugs?
Pete |
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08-26-2004, 07:24 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 1,442
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Tinman makes the best lips out there 
Jigman |
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08-26-2004, 08:16 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 1,269
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Quote:
Originally posted by Jigman
Tinman makes the best lips out there
Jigman
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Without question, THE BEST!
Their service ain't to shabby either
Bernzy |
"Sometimes you eat the bear and, well, sometimes... the bear, he eats you." _____________________
Support your S-B sponsors
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08-26-2004, 10:08 PM
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Needlefish Nazi
Join Date: Mar 2001
Posts: 1,754
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Over the Last Several Years HAB'S NEEDLEFISH Have Caught More "Confirmed" 30, 40, 50, and even 60 pound Striped Bass than any other Wooden Needlefish on the Market today. 2 Over 50lbs. and 1 Over 60lbs. in 2005 alone........... "HOOK UP WITH HAB'S" Your Best Bet For BIG BASS.....
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08-27-2004, 02:38 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Margate, NJ
Posts: 54
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Tinman, do you know when the njtackle site will list the new kits, like the Dani2, etc. I just checked, and only the popper and swimmer are listed.
Thanks.
Doyle
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Ranked World's Greatest Dad by J.D. Powers & Associates
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08-27-2004, 05:26 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: NJ
Posts: 869
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Doyle,
I gotta get Norb to take some pics. This coming week is it. There will be no more delays. Like I said, the Danny is completely done, the others are right behind it. These will be more advanced kits than what you see there now as they are made from special wood like white cedar,and rock maple.
I will even build some of them(paint and all) for myself this winter which should be pretty entertaining.
Trust me when I say you dont want to be anywhere in the room with me and a paint gun. 
Thanks again
JD |
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