pigdestroyer Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I am in the process of designing a creature. I was thinking of cutting tubes and welding them to my creature instead of GY style skirts. Anyone tried this? I can see the benefits; cheaper, faster, no injection molding, etc. Can anyone tell me a downside? I know the GY style skirts are bulky, which I see as a good thing. I don't know if that is achievable with a tube. I haven't made tubes yet, so I haven't been able to experiment. Can you make tubes with salt with the dipping method? Seems like it would settle pretty fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Their is a post about 'soldering' plastics together, that would suit your application nicely: http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/soft-plastics/16733-problem-attaching-skirts.html post No8 even has a video of the process. The bulk problem could be addressed by making a large and small diameter tube and inserting one inside the other, prior to soldering. The only down side to all this, is labor time. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigdestroyer Posted April 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Thanks. I have seen that thread and video. Very good info. I like your idea about inserting another tube. It made me realize that I can also just fill the tube with plastic. Thanks for the reply. This should work perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbor Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Hey, You asked about putting salt in when you dip tube's.. I don't make tube's but I did read a tip about putting salt from your water softener inside the tube and the hook holds it in place, Just thought I'd chime in...:-P Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
