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    Ok I'm going to try and redo this

    This is for building a 2" fluid bed which is really good for small jigs.

    This was my example, I did not make this one:




    This is the adhesive that Cadman recommended and it works well, get the squeeze tube it's more than enough!!!


    Base, just a white tile


    Brass air spout 3/16th


    Bottom cups - these are threaded inside



    Top cups - Make sure the bottom on the top cup is FLAT not beviled, it has to be flat to put the filter mesh on



    Holes drilled and brass stems inserted but not sealed yet


    Stems all sealed inside and out



    Bottom attached to tile - center the cup on the tile and use a piece of sandpaper to rough the surface of the tile, put the adhesive on the bottom edge of the cup and press it on the tile. Use your finger to flatten it against the outside and inside just like on a sink.


    Put them on a cookie sheet and place some heavy weight FLAT on top and let them sit for 3-4 days to cure
    completed beds and cup



    The mesh on the cups I got from another member here on the board - and I tried to order more through McMaster Carr and the stuff just wasn't right. TJ's tackle has pre-cut mesh for cups but you'd have to send him photo's of your cups to see if they're the right size Welcome to TJ's Tackle


    I run three 2" beds at the same time using a Tetra Whisper 60 this one has dual air outlets (the picture shows a 20 but I took it back for the 60) and I use a three way air valve. Got both at PetSmart, make sure to get an extra pack of connectors.




    Enjoy - they really don't take long you just have to have everything ready to go.

    (See post #18 for Fatmans full build with pictures)
    Last edited by STUMP HUNTER; 06-01-2013 at 07:29 AM. Reason: updating

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    Thanks for re-posting! This is something I think I'll fool with, one of these days. One suggestion I'd make would be in place of those double-ended barbed fittings, would be to get a male adapter, which will have a male pipe thread on one end. It would be easy to let it cut its own threads, and less chance of it working loose.

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    what is the purpose of a fluid bed?

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    The air blowing up into the powder makes it lighter and puts a more even coat on the jig head before curing. Some use an alcohol burner to heat heads, torch, I use a heat gun.

    I've thought about the threaded one, just to add more air but not sure if it would or not. I really don't want to build another one to find out but the new 3" bed I built I may put one in the opposite site just to get better air flow.

    Glad you all enjoyed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fatman View Post
    The air blowing up into the powder makes it lighter and puts a more even coat on the jig head before curing. Some use an alcohol burner to heat heads, torch, I use a heat gun.

    I've thought about the threaded one, just to add more air but not sure if it would or not. I really don't want to build another one to find out but the new 3" bed I built I may put one in the opposite site just to get better air flow.

    Glad you all enjoyed.
    Wonder of you took a piece of tubing, slit it say 1/3rd of the way through every 1/2" (across the tubing, not lengthwise), connected it to the end of the barbed fitting inside the base, then curled the tubing around the inside and capped the end (where it meets the fitting again after making a full 360* radius), if that would work, and all you'd be out is an additional foot of tubing.

    Might be worth a shot, and would save you another fitting.

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    Thank you for re posting this.

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    huntinslab - no problem glad to help

    Neon - I'd just stick with another brass valve or a bigger one on the other side. These little 3/16" tubes let the air flow good!!! and they're only $1.99 at Home Depot.

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    newbie here I am thinking of painting my own jig heads -- I pretty much understand most of it --
    but where does the wire mesh screen comes into play

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    VMatt - The mesh screen is attached to the top cup and is what the Powder Paint sits on, the air flows up through it. You don't absolutely need it but if you ever use coffee filters, paper bag etc. and have a jig poke through it you'll have a bit of a mess.

    Like I said I was sent some - and still trying with phone calls to McMaster carr to get more. Let me know if you need any more help.

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    Thanks for the pics and details! Question.......Do you need multiple top cups for different colors or is there an easy way to clean the cup before the next color is used? I like to use multiple colors for batches of jig heads, but have been just using the jar the paint comes in. I don't do large quantities of heads, but have been really interested in the fluid beds to keep from having to stop and stir the powder every so many heads.
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