Powder Paint In Hook Eye

[GITBIT]

Any tips for keeping paint out of eye to begin with or tips for clearing it out after you dip it.

Thanks,

Mike

[Dungeonhawk]

there is actually a couple threads already on this. may try searching.

I do any number of things. lately a wire form (from a spinnerbait) heat and push it through, after curing. I like the small hole because most of my customers like it (tie directly to the line).

you can use a drill bit or the like as well.

[GITBIT]

Any other ideas would be appreciated

[Dungeonhawk]

http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=713&highlight=powder+paint+hook

[redsnooktrout]

Spray it and dont dip it.......also what the grind of the powder you guys use? you may want to find a powder that is really fine

[SMALLIEHUNTER]

This is the best way I've found and it works great! I bought a split ring plier from Barlow's really I bought 4 of them Stock Number: 410515 - $9.95. heat & dip before curring clean the eye's, I do about 100 a nite. If you dip twice I take my gate cutters and lightly cut the bottom of the eye first so the clear doesn't shatter!!!!!

I hope this helps!!!!!!!<')))>{

[Black Dog]

I just use a dremel with a small grinding or drill bit.........do about 250 at a time and it works great

[buckdawg]

I just use a dremel with a small grinding or drill bit.........do about 250 at a time and it works great

Tried this yesterday with the engraving bit that came with the set. Works like a champ!

[mikel7@mac.com]

don't dip sift the paint on, take a pepper shaker tape a lot of the holes shut put the paint in this, then tap the paint on a hot jig. i put a alumanum pan under it to catch the paint. you will use less paint and you can bake at a high temp. with no runs. this method takes a little getting used to but i like it better than dipping. only way to go for a shaky head to.

[JIGNPIG]

Mike, don't dip in the jar the paint comes in, invest in a fluid bed.

Right after you dip the bait in the paint, quickly dip the bait in a water bath. This stops the curing process. The paint will come off the hook real easy! Then bake to cure the paint.

[mikel7@mac.com]

I Built A Fluid Bed And Never Did Get It To Work Right, I Used An Aquarium Pump No Luck, 30 Gal Air Compresser Nada,coffee Filter,paper Bag, Allergy Pillow Case Nada. Now It Is In The Corner With A Bunch Of Other Junk, I Shoulda Took The Money And Bought A Standup Jig Mold For My Cabin Creek Spiders.

[JIGNPIG]

I bought mine from Dayooper, works fine never had a problem with it! I was going to try to make an extra cup for it but by the time I bought all the stuff to make it I could just bought it from him for the same amount of money or less!

[Riverrat]

After diping or spraying your bait. I use a fluid bed. Right after you take it out just use a toothpick and pop the eye then bake. I use this method on hundreds of jigs and they dont melt back in after you bake. Hope this helps.

[kelly]

I have used the split ring pliers and like them the most. A hot paper clip works good also. But my dremel seamed to make my hook eye ruff. making the line weaken and fail. I think I will stick to my split ring pliers or just burn them out.

[LeroyH]

I've been experimenting with ways to keep the paint off of the hook eye. I take a cheap pair of pliers and drill out a space big enough for the hook eye to fit (clamps tight around the hook eye so paint can't get through) I grap the hook eye with the pliers heat up the jig head (I use a small torch) and then dip the head (while still holding the jig hook eye with the pliers) into a fluid bed. Sometimes the paint sticks to the pliers, but most of the time it does not. I'm still working it out. I use this when I powerder paint my drop shot weights and it works like a champ.