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You didn’t and I’m sorry. But I know there are some guys who may read where Epoxy X is more forgiving of measurement, so may buy it and get sloppy about measuring equal volumes. That’s a mistake. Epoxy hardens by a chemical reaction at the molecular level. Too much hardener or too much resin means some of that part will not get into the reaction. Then, the epoxy will either not reach its best hardness or will tend to yellow more quickly. Same problem when the epoxy is not mixed thoroughly enough. We’re all trying to get the best topcoat we can.

Ya I just bought some longer bolts and put them through the opposite way and bought wing nuts

When I use bondo as a filler, after I've sanded it to shape, I apply a coat of runny super glue to the bondo. It soaks into the bondo, and makes it both harder and stronger. I do a light 400 grit sanding last, in case there are any imperfections in the glue.

G'day guys, Just finished another lure making project and as per usual; here is the video. This time we gave a big surface popper (pencil) a go. Let me know what you think. Cheers!

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https://www.barlowstackle.com/Reclosable-Poly-Bags-2-mil-P936.aspx first number is the horizontal length

On the difference on weights of the 2 components - If Tuna has the correct weights (and I have no reason to believe that he does not), then the difference between the two is about 6/100ths. I don't think that I can measure that accurately with a syringe, esp since I only do about 1 to 2 cc at a time. One drop of either factor probably exceeds that amount. If you do larger batches of epoxy, it may be more of a factor. A scale then makes a lot of sense.

Drop an POP mold on the floor and you can make another one for pennys! If you don't drop it on the floor it will last for ages. I would guess my current Senko POP mold has knocked out around 500 baits so far - no sign of wear. As far as doing it right - My homemade Senkos look identical to the real thing, sink as well as the real thing and catch as many fish as the real thing. I am in the process of making a number of other molds for Worms, craws ect. If I were to use Aluminum each time I could end up spending upwards of $500! - That is a S%*t load of plastic. Unless you are staring a commercial operation, stick to POP. Just MHO.

Considering the fact that my fly tying addiction has been out of control for decades, I should have known better that to take up lure making, but here we are. The guys on striped bass sites like to talk about how making a $15 plug ends up costing $1,000, but they're only half-joking. You've really got to love it, and it's all too easy to love once you get started. More of a passion than a hobby, I think - it's easy to walk away from hobbies, but nobody gives this stuff up until they've hit rock bottom and they're looking for a bridge to live under. In my own case, I'm lucky enough to have a stint in rehab and 25 years experience in AA to draw on - the first step is admitting that I'm powerless over the urge to put enough stuff on a hook to outsmart something with the brain the size of a pea. Any kind of hook, any kind of fish. One's too many and a thousand's not enough. Nowadays, I can walk in an out of a liquor store without the urge to buy anything, but I usually fill up a bushel basket every time I go into Home Depot or the local hardware store. At least lure making addiction doesn't wind you up in court, though the nuthouse is still a definite possibility. (I admit I get nervous whenever I see my wife signing papers) So far, so good.