a heads up

Just a heads up If you guys have a harbor tool store near ya they have epoxy brushes (flux brush) a pack of 36 for 1.99 and I picked up a chicargo dule action air brush 16.99 and devcon 2 ton epoxy 2.49

the one down the road from me does not sell epoxy. i've heard some stores carry it. have you used the brushes yet? the last time i bought cheap brushes i was picking bristles off my topcoat. let me know how they work out as that's a nice price!

rebelmusicnp wrote:the one down the road from me does not sell epoxy. i've heard some stores carry it. have you used the brushes yet? the last time i bought cheap brushes i was picking bristles off my topcoat. let me know how they work out as that's a nice price!

Those are the only brushes I use. Before I use the brush I take a pair of pliers and re- crimp the metal that holds the bristels. I never had a problem and you cant beat the price!!

I havent used them yet i only got them this friday and for the devcon i grabed the last two packages mabey they wont carry it anymore and Murf thanks for the tip on recrimping the brushes I don't have a harbor tool nearby in NY but i make it a habit to stop in when im in PA for the weekend

Bayside Arty wrote:Just a heads up If you guys have a harbor tool store near ya they have epoxy brushes (flux brush) a pack of 36 for 1.99 and I picked up a chicargo dule action air brush 16.99 and devcon 2 ton epoxy 2.49

We tried one of those brushes.

Lasted us about 8 lures and didn't do such a great job on those.

Maybe we got a bad brush. Maybe he handled it too roughly.

Maybe we got what we paid for.

Caveat emptor.

thanks for the tip, i'll try and get out tomorrow to see what's left

I also had a problem in the beginning with those brushes but I do like Murph said and crimp down the metal to hold the bristles better and since Ive been doing that I havent had any issues. First time though I had one hairy plug. LOL

jmerc wrote:I also had a problem in the beginning with those brushes but I do like Murph said and crimp down the metal to hold the bristles better and since Ive been doing that I havent had any issues. First time though I had one hairy plug. LOL

HEY NOW!!!!!!!!!!!
NOW THATS FUNNY RIGHT THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!


Any pic's of the hairy plug????????



FC

are you suppose to thin devcon 5 when it cured for me it was clumpy
i see all of you guys who build plugs have a smooth as glass finish
i had the plugs on a rottisiry still came out like crap is there another finish
i f..... up half a dozen plugs PLEASE HELP ME

fish factor wrote:are you suppose to thin devcon 5 when it cured for me it was clumpy
i see all of you guys who build plugs have a smooth as glass finish
i had the plugs on a rottisiry still came out like crap is there another finish
i f..... up half a dozen plugs PLEASE HELP ME

The guys that know what there doing Im not one of them LOL But they use a drier motor that rotates the plug while its drying so theres no build up I cheat and use a propaine torch at a distance just to heat it up while putting on epoxy it removes brush marks I havent burnt one yet

Bayside Arty wrote:

fish factor wrote:are you suppose to thin devcon 5 when it cured for me it was clumpy
i see all of you guys who build plugs have a smooth as glass finish
i had the plugs on a rottisiry still came out like crap is there another finish
i f..... up half a dozen plugs PLEASE HELP ME

The guys that know what there doing Im not one of them LOL But they use a drier motor that rotates the plug while its drying so theres no build up I cheat and use a propaine torch at a distance just to heat it up while putting on epoxy it removes brush marks I havent burnt one yet

We need to see pics of this.lol :twisted:

Fish - I'm not sure, but if you are using devcon 5 min, that's your first problem. You need to use the 30 min stuff. Even the 30 min sets up quick, about 8 min, enough time for one plug. I also use the propane after it's coated, then hang it to dry.

Maybe a better route for you to take would be to get some envirotex lite at micheal's, it gives you a longer working time and is easier to apply, just don't put it on too thick you can always do a second coat.. Again use the propane after applying, breaks up the bubbles. One difference is, after hanging you will need to flip it a few times so the epoxy doesn't run. Good Luck.

lol devcon 5 five min lol thats my problem
thanks

Murphthesurf wrote:

rebelmusicnp wrote:the one down the road from me does not sell epoxy. i've heard some stores carry it. have you used the brushes yet? the last time i bought cheap brushes i was picking bristles off my topcoat. let me know how they work out as that's a nice price!

Those are the only brushes I use. Before I use the brush I take a pair of pliers and re- crimp the metal that holds the bristels. I never had a problem and you cant beat the price!!

yup back when i made plugs i did the same thing .........

Bayside Arty wrote:Just a heads up If you guys have a harbor tool store near ya they have epoxy brushes (flux brush) a pack of 36 for 1.99 and I picked up a chicargo dule action air brush 16.99 and devcon 2 ton epoxy 2.49

Thanks brother for the heads up.....

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