richg99

Hmmmm. Super Glue. Back when I was building some model airplanes out of foam (at age 75 or so)...there was two types of Super Glue. One would erode the foam completely. The other, special stuff which was more expensive, was "Foam Safe". The cut side of the PVC molding that I am using looks like thick foam. PVC is a different material than the true foam that I used on the planes...but...just wondering if Super Glue affects it in any way. Screws ordered. Rich

Never mind. After looking at the picture, I see that the threads go all of the way up. I just ordered the two inch size and I can cut them down as needed. thanks.

Mark, when I go to that site, it lists about five choices. From 3/4 inch to over 2 inches. What length did you use, please? My lure height is about 2 inches. Do you bury the eyehook as deep as you can? thanks

Thanks guys. Mark, would you mind sharing the length and size of the screw eyes that you are using? My target species would be 30 / 40 lb Stripers and Muskies. The one I did today I used twisted wire. Rich

Killntime.. so, I presume you do NOT use threaded eyehooks? I thought I'd buy some, but if twisted ties are the best, I'll try that. thanks

Thanks. I was going to groove two halves of the 1x2 material for a through-wire and then glue them together with PVC cement. That should give me some thickness ...and...make the through- wire easy to do. Anyone else doing their PVC lures that way?

Coming along. Tomorrow, hooks, weights and a trial.

I can say that the PVC board appears to be infused with air. i.e. it is a much lighter material. Almost too porous to hold a thread from an eye hook. I intend to do some testing. Might be that epoxy will fix any issue.

Wow, this material sure cuts and sands easily. It has a rough finish where I used the belt sander. My belt sander has an 80 grit belt in it right now. I have a luncheon appointment, but afterward will switch to a nearly worn out smooth belt and see what happens. I'm impressed! richg99

"Another option". Yep. That's why I enjoy these sites. I learn something every day.

Well, thanks....however, I may have found an "in-store-stocked" solution. Since I don't intend to make more than a few baits for my personal use, an in-store item helps. I already had a piece of 1x2 PVC trim from Lowes in my shop. It was hidden in the rafters. I cut a 3-inch piece off and dropped it into a container of water. It floated....maybe better than a bobber! Lowes carries a number of different widths and lengths of Royal PVC. I'll experiment with the 4-foot length that I already own, and report back. Thanks for all of the help.

I brought a couple of samples of the Lowe's Choice Deck home. I cut a 2 x 3 inch chunk off and dropped it into a large glass. It sunk, slowly, to the bottom. I have no idea if this is a good thing or a bad thing. How does that compare to the Azek product? richg99

I picked up samples of Choice Deck. I'll mess around with them soon and report back. Richg99

Howdy. First post. I read the Locked thread about PVC. I see that my local Lowes offers both Azek and Choice Dek. The Choice Dek is in stock. The Azek has to be shipped in and seems to only be available as a sample board. Does anyone know if the Azek and the Choice Dek are similar enough to be used as suggested in the Locked Post? thanks richg99