Vodkaman Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Here is my version of an epoxy drying wheel, used in conjunction with the lure holders that I recently posted: http://www.tackleund...607#entry151607 Had a few problems with this build, sometimes it would have been better to just stay in bed and watch a James Bond movie. The motor drive shaft was bent, I never noticed this when I bought it (second hand). So had to get creative, to allow the motor to wiggle while turning. It will do until I find a better motor. I wished I had raised the wheel another 2", this will be corrected when I get the motor. I had trouble fitting one of the base screws, just would not go in. Damaged the head, so removed it (with a struggle). Tried a new screw, with lubrication, same problem. Next, opened up the pilot hole a size, could not get the drill through. Assuming a knot (god I am stupid), I changed up to a more powerful drill and rammed that screw in. The wood split. All the time the screw had been hitting another screw I had already fitted in the end plate, DUH!!! Epoxied and clamped the split, all OK now. Don't know why I told you this, hope you get a laugh out of my stupidity. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 You did a nice job on the drying wheel Dave. Very professional looking. As far as the "boo-boos" we've all been there. I've had days when I couldn't throw my hat and hit the ground. I've often thought there should be a dedicated thread here at TU just so we could tell off on ourselves when we pull something monumentally "stoopid". No doubt it would make for a good chuckle. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 nice dryer Dave. Your not the only one here that makes mistakes,trust me I know first hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
