I found some 2008 Atom blanks from Mike Thomas (Cape Cod Tackle) and listed them for sale in the plugs for sale section of the buy, sell, trade forum ..read more

So what’s y’all using and liking ? Air craft bits , fostners etc …    i been using dewalt 3/16 and 1/8 aircraft bits for a while .. only cause they readily available at big boxes .. they ok , and cheap enough to replace often.. but I’m guessing there must be better out there ..    and fostners I been through every cheap set out there and some are totally decent out the box but dull quick on anything that nots soft wood .. honestly the cheap harbor freights seem to hold up the best out cheap ones ..    Curious to hear what everyone else likes and is using . Maybe f ..read more

Does anyone know what this is? The name of the product ..read more

Well there’s a dozen plug bodies on the side of the road ..read more

Other than jigs, sinkers and such I know minimal about pouring metal.  Wifey poo has really gotten into ceramics and we now have two kilns for ceramic pottery.  I'm sure I could design moulds for plastic,  but could I pour lead or tin?   ..read more

Hey there, I figure this would be the place to ask a possible dumb question as the talent in this sub-section is unreal. I have zero ability to make my own plugs but had a thought. Before I go ahead and butcher a plug or two, but is it feasible to cut a plug and rewire to make it jointed?   For example, I have a few of the same RM Smith floating needles where I think having a jointed option would be great however he doesn't make a jointed needle (nor do many builders). So I was thinking of taking one and cutting it at the 3/4 point towards the rear (i.e. front portion is 3/4 of the overal ..read more

A year ago I had resawn some wood strips with the idea to make 2 half lures. Also, I previously cut out 30 or so lexan dive lips in a variety of shapes and sizes. My thinking was that, with materials ready to go, if I ever got a desire, the build would go quicker ..read more

I haven't made a lure in a long time. I was wondering if there is a locally own shop that's sells the parts needed . I used to go to M&D'S. I know it's changed hands and I'm not sure if they carry the items I need. Any suggestions?   ..read more

What kind of metal lips are use to build a troller ..read more

 So , I was going to stuff my lathe in a small room off the man cave.  I decided to put in in the basement with room. And I'm done with the dust so I think I'm going to get a jet  JET 708658K DC-1100VX-5M  And also an air scrubber thingie Along with hose and crap at some point.  5 micron should be good. Anyway what you guys using ?   ..read more