Thread: What are you working on?

In the tackle shops here there is a fat roll of lead with a small hole running down the middle that gets used as sinkers for bait casting while steelhead and trout fishing, that is what I use.

Originally Posted by RezDog

In the tackle shops here there is a fat roll of lead with a small hole running down the middle that gets used as sinkers for bait casting while steelhead and trout fishing, that is what I use.

Does the hole cause any issues?

Originally Posted by 32t

Does the hole cause any issues?

Nope. It just get smashed in. Lead melts at a really low tempt too so if you want you can puddle it up with a propane torch super easy. I just hammer it and it magically becomes a wedge.

I used the split one with the rubber piece running down the middle. Just pop the rubber out of the slit and open it up a bit and smash o Chang o. Instant wedge.

Basically lead is really easy to work with. Get new clean lead and a hammer and wedges just happen.
:-)

First one I tried, so much easier that brass, aluminum. Or any other material I have used thus far. And a pack of 12 sinkers, fairly cheap at cdn tire.

I pour my own from old tire weights, and such. Their a little harder than pure lead, but once smashed into a wedge they become a bit more malleable

Originally Posted by RezDog

Nope. It just get smashed in. Lead melts at a really low tempt too so if you want you can puddle it up with a propane torch super easy. I just hammer it and it magically becomes a wedge.

So, are you using magic or is your hammer magic?

Ok I've just started my first set of scales.
Black and white horn (mostly black)
Basically just got the basic shape cut out today. Will have to wait 'til tomorrow before I do anything more as the rain has started and I am forced to do everything outside do to lack of space in my garage (too small for a real car but maybe a smart would fin in there).

Just a quick question, do you have to do anything to seal horn scales or just polish them up and make 'em look nice?

Originally Posted by AlanQ

Ok I've just started my first set of scales.
Black and white horn (mostly black)
Basically just got the basic shape cut out today. Will have to wait 'til tomorrow before I do anything more as the rain has started and I am forced to do everything outside do to lack of space in my garage (too small for a real car but maybe a smart would fin in there).

Just a quick question, do you have to do anything to seal horn scales or just polish them up and make 'em look nice?

Generally it is just a polish then a light oiling, some use wax but it will shine up very nice without it.
Nice choice of material. I really like that color pattern.