[Master Baiter]

Hey Cobra,
Just click here http://www.tackleunderground.com/boa...pic.php?t=1319 to read an earlier post about using brushs.
We still dip our jigs but I add a small air source to the tray and it puts an ok amount aof paint on the jigs but it takes longer.
I just ordered a fluid bed and hope to get it soon.

[WidowMaker]

C n R Tackle and Supply:
Have you recieved your single row CSI Fluid Bed? And if so how is it performing? I considered purchasing the smaller sized single dip one but will probably need one a bit larger. No more than i will be doing a single or double row job should do me well. Before i purchase one i would like to hear from someone who is currently using one and getting good results. Any advise or comments?

[Master Baiter]

Just recieved a call from CSI and my fluid bed will be shipped ASAP .but with the holiday who know's when I get it.They told me once I get it to call them and they will walk me through it.
I will let you n=know.
you can reach me at 1-888-EVIL-VEE if you'd like to talk firsh hand.
I'm neededing help with my Store Front 6.0 software if you know anyone that could help?
Thanks
Bill

[cavu]

I purchased one of the small fluid beds and have had mixed results with it. I finally took the thing apart and figured out how it works. The container that holds the powder paint is made up of a material that has micro pores in it. The idea is that the air builds up under the container and is moved evenly up thru the paint. I have had this happen for me only once. Most of the time, reguardless of air pressure, I have 3 or 4 of what resemble miniture volcanos. I wonder if you need to blow out the bottom (micro screen part) of the container occasionally to keep all the pores open?


Even with the powder paint not bubbling up evenly, I find that I am using much less powder paint with this system.

Does anyone know where the micro screen material comes from? I would like to custom build a taller container so I can dip my longer minnow jigs in one dip.

[dlaery]

I have a fluid bed . I am trying to attach a pic. I have fish eye on the jigs I powder paint.
The smaller specks seems to be related to either the amount of air pressure or maybe the preheat time.

I not havin very good results with mine. I have trouble with even air flow from front to back. So when I dip I get some good one in the back and the small specks in the front. If I lower the air pressure, then I get no air movement in the back.

David

[Fat Ratz]

dlaery, what temperature are you heating the jigs to and how long are you heating them before dipping? I find that I need to heat the jigs between 350-400 deg. for about 15 minutes to get the lead warm enought to melt the paint. I am still experimenting with powder paint but would love a fluid bed if they work good.

[dlaery]

I make my jigs with a spin casting machine using silicone molds. I have reduced the fish eye by washing the jigs with some dishwashing soap with lemon ( lemon has acetic acid, I guess this neutralizes the silicone on the lead)
The problem I'm having now is the small specks in the top pic. I get the small specks at 350, at 400 I get too much paint and it drips. The pre-heat time is 15 min. I use a regular cook stove, I have 2 thermometers, 1 in the top of the oven and 1 in the bottom. The top is usually 25 degrees higher that the bottom.

Here is a pic of my fluid bed. The top has air movement but the bottom does not. This is the 2nd fluid bed I've tried, the other one had the problem from side to side.

But some day, I hope I'll get the hang of this.

[Fat Ratz]

Does this model have the vibrator motor on it? I know the CSI website says that some colors work better without the vibrator motor going. May try it and see if it makes any difference.

[dlaery]

I tried with the motor running and without.
I'm curious, what kind of results is everyone else having?

[WidowMaker]

Hello cavu,
Maybe the problem you are experienceing can be remedied by fabricating an air tight type cover for the fluid bed. Then you could possibly turn it upside down and let it run for a couple of minutes before you shut it off. You will most likely have to place a valve on the side of the fluid bed, next to the bottom of the bed, or you might blow paint all over the place.

Maybe operating it in this upside down position for a few minutes after its use will keep the powder from settling down into the pourous material. Of course you would have to store it in the upside down position until its next use.