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Plug Building - Got Wood? Got Plug?

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Old 02-18-2011, 09:25 AM   #1
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there are no smiley faces on my IPOD so I could not put one next to my above comment, I am not really that much of a smart ass.

I make the eyes out of acrylic stock to the exact dim. of the originals. I also put a thru hole and a little counter bore in them so I can use a small ss nail to mount them. I like the clear acrylic as I can then paint the bottom of the eyes any color I want and the eye will take on that color. Time consuming but fun. Here are some I did several years ago. I really like making this plug but have not made any in a few years. I really need to make some more as they have all disappeared for some reason.
I am just about out of eyes and need to replenish my supply but I will bring you a pair this weekend Ted if I can dig a few up.

VT those are beauties
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Old 02-18-2011, 10:14 AM   #2
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Thanks for the complement Prof M.!

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Old 02-18-2011, 11:21 AM   #3
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another plug I enjoy everything about to much to build because I'll learn to never want to look at them again.

Nice plugs everyone.

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Old 02-18-2011, 04:51 PM   #4
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Thank you everyone for the pics and dimensions and advice you sent. I did end up making a small one. It's 4" and 1.1 oz. I went with a smaller version of the one I had and made a lip using a small pikie lip for a template as recommended. Here it is next to the bigger one.



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Old 02-18-2011, 05:17 PM   #5
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freakin sweet!!!!
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