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Yep, works great for everything I use it for. It even works good on staining your carpet:lol:. Do it in the garage. Also buy some neutralizer, that helps tremendously for emergencies.

I use powder paint, and epoxy the weedguard after the jig has been baked in a toaster oven..

If that was a ARK-3-AFC, then they modified it for a different hook. The ARK-3-AFC takes a flat eye hook. It could be it's sister an ARK-3-AY which has the 60 degree bend hook.

The only difference I see is the hook is not a flat eye like most of the Arkie jigs made. But molds can be modified to fit almost any style hook. It does look wider though based on the picture. Other than that, it looks like a true Arky to me. But I've never heard of the maker.

If you are looking for the tech'l info on Do-It's Finesse Drop-Shot Model FDS-8-A. I have it all spec'd out at home from length to diameter to grams and ounces. I'll post it in a couple of days for everyones info....

Cranker, PM sent

I pour these, and if you are talking about the SUB & SUJ series by Do-It, then yes these are the only hooks I found for them. If you buy these hooks, make sure you get the crimp or bend on the hook shaft. It keeps the hook from turning in the jig after it is poured. For some reason, these thin wire hooks want to rotate after used a lot in the water .

I asked about the spelling, when you edit a post a little while ago. I never received an answer. Probably should ask the moderators. I too hate it when I know I mispell words, and I can't change it.

chas48, I was thinhking of a jig mold, that accepts weedguards. This one I see does not. If you're worried about screwing up your mold, I would make a fixture for you jig, and drill a hole in the head. Then epoxy a tru-turn hitchiker in the hole after it is painted. Just a thought.

Now that's what I like to see in a thread. Good old fashion know how on how to fix things. Also excellent info Basseducer. I hope I remember that when I have problems. Good info guys.

PM sent. What is the model number of the Do-It mold?

chas48, Looks like you

I'll second that

Welcome to TU. What is your specialty?

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TU Members and New Members, I like many others here have answered repeatedly the same questions asked by many newbies, and I never felt that I was better than anyone else. I encourage all new members to ask questions to the appropriate forum. If you feel hesitant or embarrassed, PM me, and I will reply. If I don

Welcome aboard RoadToad. You will find a lot of helpful guys in the wirebait forum. We'll get you on the right path. From pouring to powder painting. Just be very cautious when pouring hot lead. Read the sticky at the top of the forum.

I totally agree with you on this. I never ever let my customers think that, I'm and idiot and don't stock enough product to finish the job. It looks exactly as you said, you either can't handle the volume, or you are very un-organizeded. To say the least, it looks very un-professional. Everything that I make, I stock a lot of hooks for. I will say that once in a while, I do have a new customer that wants something special, that I never have made. I tell them up front what I can do to help them, and how long it will take to get molds, hooks whatever. You know what, I have never had a customer, up and leave and say sorry I'll look elsewhere! You have to be prepared for anything that comes along. I believe I have a very good customer clientele relationship, and I make sure I keep them happy. You off the same customer a couple of times, and you can kiss him goodbye. I always look into any customer problems, and try to find an amicable solution. This market is too competitive, and you don' want to lose customers.

Is this post directed towards me?

Benjamin, I will have to agree with you totally on this. I am on a mission to find a really good white paint. I've had and used so far about 15 brands or more so far, and I'm not impressed with any of them. Yes the white is heavy, and does cause some problems.....My mission continues. When I find one, I will definitely psot it for all of the TU powder painters.

My first question to you is this. What model number of mold did you buy? If it is the FBB-6-SLA, then my answer would be yes you would have to use their screw-lok, since it was made to be poured with that mold. I'm sure you can take a Tru-turn screw-lok, modify it and epoxy it after it has been painted, but that would be pointless, since the Do-It screw-lok was meant to be poured in place, so it would hold better. I don't know what you are trying to achieve, by using a different one.

Welcome aboard. What are your interests?

If you are looking to buy in quantities of 1000 per this is the place to get them http://www.wtp-inc.com/home.html