[Paint booth setup non-ventilated area]

Hi all

Looking to start painting crankbaits indoors in my basement. I had questions on the set up since it is a non ventilated area with no windows.  I have small bench near my laundry area.

For those painting in a basement or similar indoor setup, how do you set up your stations? Are you wearing a mask? If so which one. Do you have another means to push the air away from the booth etc.

Thanks in advance to all that provide input on this.

[Do it Poison tail swing tail mold]

Dink Master was any mods required to fit the hook?

[Do it Poison tail swing tail mold]

Those look great

[Do it Poison tail swing tail mold]

Awesome thks guys

[Do it Poison tail swing tail mold]

I thought maybe with some slight mods it can make both a regular jig and a swingtail jig

[Do it Poison tail swing tail mold]

No problem cadman thks

[Do it Poison tail swing tail mold]

I am referring to the swing tail mold which takes STW 130 wire form

https://store.do-itmolds.com/Poison-Swingtail-Jigbr18-14-38-12-34-1_p_1254.html

Can this mold also accommodate just a regular hook and not make a swing tail jig using the STW wire form?

[Do it Poison tail swing tail mold]

Hi

Does anyone know if the do it swingtail mold will take a regular hook? If so which one.

Thanks in advance 

[Starter Airbrush paint and air compressor]

Ok I went with the Iwata sprint jet compressor, any one have experience with this model?

[D2T Durability?]

Wish I could chime in here and say with confidence but I'm also just starting out using D2T as top coat. The finish looks feels durable.

I will have more input for you soon as I put them to the test up north here on glacial rock infested lakes. 

[Starter Airbrush paint and air compressor]

Hi 

Looking to start air brush painting harbaits but have questions before I start investing into it.

1. What is a good starter brand or type of air brush paint to work with that is affordable and can still get job done while I learn and mess up a few times.

2. What specs on an air compressor should I look for? Will attached compressor work.  See pic.

Again thanks to all in advance. Your support is appreciated!!

[Crankbait Lip and Nose eye, Belly Weight Epoxy]

On this topic does dev2ton epoxy yellow after a while as top coat? Does anyone know if home version yellows or have some uv resistance? 

[Crankbait Lip and Nose eye, Belly Weight Epoxy]

Thanks guys! 

[Crankbait Lip and Nose eye, Belly Weight Epoxy]

5 hours ago, RiverSmallieGuy said:

Ummm. I have heard incredible things about people using denatured alcohol to thin epoxy clear coats. Don't add too much though, it doesn't help it at that point-- it makes it too weak.

 

Braden

What ratio of the alcohol to add , or consistency are we talking for the final coat so its not weakend?  Let's say 2 part epoxy size of a penny for each glue before mixing them.

[Stainless Steel Snare Wire (20 gauge) for wire through balsa baits]

Ok got it. Thanks guys

[Crankbait Lip and Nose eye, Belly Weight Epoxy]

What do you guys use to thin it out for top coat?

[Belly weights where do you buy or make]

Hi all

Where you guys buying your belly weights for crankbaits? Or are you making them? If so picture would help how your doing it.

Thanks in advance 

[Crankbait Lip and Nose eye, Belly Weight Epoxy]

Ok thanks I'll check that product as well 

[Stainless Steel Snare Wire (20 gauge) for wire through balsa baits]

On 2/9/2022 at 8:35 PM, Hillbilly voodoo said:

You don’t need videos just build it

There is so much that is in videos on the internet. Honestly a lot of the YouTube builders are not doing anything fancy 

Just come up with an idea and go for it

I learnt more from trial and error they I ever would of the internet 

Agree. I started messing around with what I had and this 20ga snare wire. Thru wire glued together with Devcon 2ton "home" version epoxy.

[Crankbait Lip and Nose eye, Belly Weight Epoxy]

Hi

Wondering what brand epoxy everyone is using to glue in lips and nose,belly weight, tail eyes. 

I'm currently using Devcon 2ton epoxy "home" version.  I hope is strong enough. I'm just starting out making bass baits. Pike are in play.

Thanks in advance 

[Stainless Steel Snare Wire (20 gauge) for wire through balsa baits]

ALL- thanks a lot, appreciate all the advice!!  I will look into the videos provided and links to the parts for purchase for my way forward.

Agree that after a few pike that snare wire (seems soft) will need to be rebent to shape and as a result lose its strength. 

I can't seem to find videos on building bass baits using twisted wire method, I will continue to search.

[Stainless Steel Snare Wire (20 gauge) for wire through balsa baits]

thanks I will check that

[Stainless Steel Snare Wire (20 gauge) for wire through balsa baits]

thanks guys, yes I am fishing up north where Pike and Musky are present.  So definitely need to take that into consideration.  Question: Do they sell SS wire in straight pieces? I cannot find it.

[Stainless Steel Snare Wire (20 gauge) for wire through balsa baits]

Hi,

starting out building bass baits, has anyone used SS Snare Wire (20gauge) for building wire through harness? It comes on a roll.

if not or is too soft, where is everyone buying their stainless steel wire (0.032, 20 gauge or what size)?  looking to make balsa bass baits in 2 to 3 inch size.

thanks in advance

[Production Efficiency Help]

I have same issue to this thread which is why I am looking at presto pot method with stirrer to improve productivity. See my recent post for which the guys/gals on the forum are helping to identify which stirrer motor will work.

I also have issues with wasted time between shoots reheating and overall I also found the baits are different colors toward the last pour (tried heat stabilizer, heating slow and constant stirring, pouring at same temps etc etc)