OK , yesterday I found the time to glue in the weights into the lures , that I had previously determined
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When neccessary , I'd render those simple leadshots to a rather cylindrical shape , at first with pliers and to get it still a little more round , I'd swage it gently with a small hammer over the edge of my vise from both ends , always turning it .
Quite finacky on smaller pieces , but works for me
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At first I fill in some glue into the holes , than put in the weights and finally close the holes with glue .
It is of advantage , not to break the edges of those weight holes , when drilling them .
The little ridge , that sets up there at the entry of the hole , helps a bit to prevent the wet glue from flowing off the hole too much
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When weighting bigger lures with larger weight holes , or when holes are located at rather round portions of the lure(wet glue flows away easily) , I'd pour some sawdust or woodchips from my lathe into the freshly mixed glue , and stir .
This way I get a nice putty to smear into the weightholes , after the lead has been set in
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I save expensive glue this way , but biggest advantage is , that it can not flow away , when still wet . Also cures better and faster .
You can easily comprime this "woodchips glue plug" with your fingertips , just pour some sawdust on it , when still sticky , this way it won't stick to you , just like a baker does on the dough
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After at least 24 hrs curing time , I'd work those glue plugs flush again like previously described .
Greetz , Dieter
