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06May2016 @10:10
OK guys and gals, my question is does anyone know of a
guide to use when choosing stick on eyes for jigs.
e.g.: 3mm for 1/16 and 1/32 oz jigs
4mm for 1/8oz jigs
And so forth from 1/64 thru 1/4oz.
Appreciate you guys helping out!
Dave
In the jig size range you reference you'll be better off painting the eyes unless the heads have "flats" for the eyes so the edges of the stick-ons don't stick up off the round of the head. How are you sealing these?
Thanx for replying so quickly!
I will either use Testors Clear Lacquer or Skip's recommendation
of CSI's vinyl clear coat. If you have a suggestion, let's hear it,
because I am definitely open to the great help the members of
this forum give so freely. Thanx again, Dave
I use mostly 3mm - I use DUCO cement put the eye on all of one side let dry for a few minutes flip over and do all the other sides. I don't seal the head putting eyes on just what it takes to put them on and haven't lost one yet.
I don't have an aspirin head mold so I just flatten the sides on round heads. I also use domed doll eyes to put on my jigs and haven't lost any of those yet either.
Fatman - Thanx for the suggestions. I like the idea of flattening the side of a round head!
Do you use a punch to flatten or ??
Thanx again for taking time to reply.
Dave
What's Duco?? Been planning on making a jig to put in my vice to flatten the heads slightly!
So the right size is 3mm for 1/16 oz heads?
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Superglue gel quick set here. The tiniest drop is all that is needed. I don't seal the eyes. No problem eyes coming off.
Dave here ia a video where I show how to do the heads for using 3D eyes. Hope it helpsQuote:
Originally Posted by DaveB40
https://youtu.be/OEBDuRAs6PA
Flat nosed pliers you don't need a lot of pressure to flatten them - go to far and you can crack the lead around the eyelet
Duco Cement for glueing them on
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I ordered some 3mm 3D eyes going to try it!!
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Hey Stump Hunter and Fatman, thanx for the great idea about using
the pliers. I'll give that a shot. Ronnie, I've watched a lot of your
videos and have gotten a lot of great info to hel me! Keep up the
great work! Thanx again guys - Dave
One more question, before I try this, how do you use to take the eyes off the card and place in the head?
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Hey" Stumphunter" and "Fatman", Thank You both for the suggestions. I will definitely
give those suggestions a shot. Ronnie, a special "BIG THANX" for the videos you took
the time to make and post. I watch and rewatch many of them, and hope you continue
to post videos and threads on CDC. If I've missed anybody, please forgive me and accept
my heartfelt thanx for your replies and recommendations.
When using the Ducco, I'm taking it you put a tiny drop on the head, then a stick on eye??? Or the eye first then cover with the Ducco??
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I use an Exacto knife to get them off the sheet
The Duco I put a big drop on a piece of tin foil and and use toothpicks to smear it on the head then put the eyes on. I have the squeeze bottles and have been refilling them with the squeeze tubes. This is how I do it - if I try and squeeze just enough on the side of the jig head I usually get too much.
I tried it with super glue, with fingers like hot dogs, don't think I'll keep it up!!! Lol
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Nice Rob!!!!!
I use a bodkin to remove the eyes. You will get the hang of working with them and I think we all have had eyes glued to our fingers :)
Here is the super glue I use. It is a gel and very easy to control.
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1/16oz 4mm
1/8 oz 5mm
1/16oz #2 hooks 4mm eyes
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1/8oz 5mm eyes
K1ng, you should make this a separate post. Otherwise less people will probably see it. That way, you will get more likes and comments.
Is that a pill head mold?Quote:
Originally Posted by K1ng
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Super glue or Duco cement, both work- I do coat with Sally Hansons -Hard as nails, fingernail polish. Makes the whole jig head look better, to me. Plus it is tough.
Yes,they are pill head molds,Jacobs moldsQuote:
Originally Posted by Mike1234
Thanks them are some sharp jigsQuote:
Originally Posted by K1ng
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Where did you get the eyes?