01-02-2004, 05:31 PM
[cool][size 1]Hey, Nate, those are looking pretty good. So, you blew your craft store pass, huh? Man, they got a lot of goodies there for luremakers and fly tyers.[/size]
[size 1]You will need to look in either Jann's Netcraft or Barlows for some screw eyes and/or propeller blades. I get several sizes of screw eyes, from 1/2" to 1" in length. And, if you get several sizes of propeller blades, you can also use them for making Pistol Pete flies.[/size]
[size 1]When you install the screw eyes, it is good to use a small drill bit (Dremel) and drill a pilot hole first. Then use pliers to twist the screw all the way to the ring in the wood. Back it out and put a drop of epoxy down the hole before reseating it. Make sure the rings are facing the way you want before the epoxy sets up. [/size]
[size 1]When the screw eyes are installed, you will need some split rings and treble hooks. Get good strong size two or three split rings. A pair of split ring pliers helps in getting the rings and hooks on the screw eyes, but you can use a dull-pointed paring knife to open the rings in a pinch. If you use a sharp point, Murphy's law will kick in and you will suffer some blood loss. Been there, done that.[/size]
[size 1]By the way, you can use permanent markers to add spots, dots and stripes to your lures, before a final clear coat to seal everything in.[/size]
[size 1]All in all, it looks like you are well on your way. Good thing too. With all that snow up there, you need something to keep you inside and occupied.[/size]
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[size 1]You will need to look in either Jann's Netcraft or Barlows for some screw eyes and/or propeller blades. I get several sizes of screw eyes, from 1/2" to 1" in length. And, if you get several sizes of propeller blades, you can also use them for making Pistol Pete flies.[/size]
[size 1]When you install the screw eyes, it is good to use a small drill bit (Dremel) and drill a pilot hole first. Then use pliers to twist the screw all the way to the ring in the wood. Back it out and put a drop of epoxy down the hole before reseating it. Make sure the rings are facing the way you want before the epoxy sets up. [/size]
[size 1]When the screw eyes are installed, you will need some split rings and treble hooks. Get good strong size two or three split rings. A pair of split ring pliers helps in getting the rings and hooks on the screw eyes, but you can use a dull-pointed paring knife to open the rings in a pinch. If you use a sharp point, Murphy's law will kick in and you will suffer some blood loss. Been there, done that.[/size]
[size 1]By the way, you can use permanent markers to add spots, dots and stripes to your lures, before a final clear coat to seal everything in.[/size]
[size 1]All in all, it looks like you are well on your way. Good thing too. With all that snow up there, you need something to keep you inside and occupied.[/size]
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