New builder here...

[transitdynamics]

Hey guys, ive been sitting back for a few months now reading all the post and seaching thru old threads learning about plug building. I figured it was about time i start posting. I got my shop mostly set up. I picked up the turncrafter pro with variable speed, it works great, so far i cut about a dozen plugs. Pics to come soon. I even went as far as to build a paintbooth with a rotiseree. This hobby is definately addictive! Its alot of fun and give my dad something to do during the day as he's retired and on disability.

 

Anyways i had a problem with my createx sticking to my primer on some kits i purchased off ebay. I did the BLO and mineral spirits bath for 20 minutes then i let them dry for 7-8 days. I then dipped them in Zisser BIN primer and wiped off excess and let dry 48 hours. After i painted them the createx peeled off the primer like rubber! Im not sure if the problem is paint compatibility or i just need to sand the primer down a little before painting. What do you guys think?

 

My next problem is going to be cutting the face of poppers. whats the easiest method to get that cupping affect on the front? I dont have a router table. I tried using a router bit in my drill press and pressing the plug against it by hand but it didnt work so well, it walked all over the place.

 

thanks guys,

Cory

 

ill post pics of my first turns and the shop asap

[Charleston]

Sand you primer to enhance paint adhesion.

Buy a ball rasp to cut the popper face.

[transitdynamics]

Heres a pic of my first set of turns, and a shot of my small shop.

[striper fisherman]

Nice set up! Working on getting mine set up. Your right it is very addictive! Good luck and Good turning.

[Plasmafish]

Get out there and catch something with em!! Forget the paint until you know your design swims right and catches fish.

[purerockfury]

that's a great setup. i really need to get an airbrush booth.

[town]

hi Cory

awesome plugs, lets go test swim those babies.

[CraigNev]

Heres a pic of my first set of turns, and a shot of my small shop.

 

 

Hey Transit. Nice shop setup! Do I recognize the 2 needles and the 2 polaris hanging on the wall?

[rockhoppingmike]

welcome to the best plug builders on the east coast.

[transitdynamics]

Yes you do Craig! good eye! shortly after i got those kits from you i picked up a lathe and started cutting em myself. The lathe is alot of fun! thanks again, its definately a good idea to start with kits before investing in all the stuff needed to make you own.

 

Heres a pic of my first 4 ready for a BLO bath. The front two are peanut bunker, one spook, one swimmer. The rear are 5 in. squid pencil and 8.5 inch needle.

[go4broke44]

nice stuff!

 

so what do those slicks in the background go on?

[transitdynamics]

I have a 94 Toyota Supra. I havent brought it to the track in 5-6 years, hell i havent even driven it in almost 2, just sits in the driveway. Hopefully ill take it out next year.

[sudsrat]

nice set up in that cave .it looks like your well on your way . i like how your spray booth doubles as a dryer for the etex

[go4broke44]

I have a 94 Toyota Supra. I havent brought it to the track in 5-6 years, hell i havent even driven it in almost 2, just sits in the driveway. Hopefully ill take it out next year.

 

very nice car! a kid I used to know had the older body style one, '89 maybe, could never get it to stick on the track though

[transitdynamics]

Me either, im sidesways at halftrack with the slicks. Im not into drag racing it anyways, more into roadcourse, i just wanted to see what it could do.