Thread: eye dot machine for crappie jigs

I just use drill bits

Seems I saw one a long time back now, but it was pretty high and I also use Drill Bits flat end to do eyes. Got that tip from a fly fishing/tying site. I can't even remember when that was, but had to be over 5 years ago and probably closer to 10 years and I never looked again.

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Never used one before, but I have looked at the one from CSI
Hope this helps.

Jig & Lure Paint Supplier to the Fishing Tackle Industry - CS Coatings

Originally Posted by wicklundrh

Never used one before, but I have looked at the one from CSI
Hope this helps.

Jig & Lure Paint Supplier to the Fishing Tackle Industry - CS Coatings

I forgot about them having that thing, but if my memory serves me it's not cheap! Also not sure it's faster enough to be worth it. I mean you would have to have a big number of heads all lined up and held in place, then turn over and do it again!

Added note: Just talked to CSI and they do not carry this any longer, but it's price is high and why they quit selling it.

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I would call that machine a Rube Goldburg. It would over complicate an incredibly simple task. Next time I load my boards for dotting eyes I'll make a video. It will be a while though.

There's a post in the pouring and painting jig heads section of this forum addressing this subject, and covered it pretty well. We're still here for the questions if you need.

I use dowels sharpened in a pencil sharpener. you can file the point to size.

Guess I never mentioned before I did on the Pouring and Paint board, but I use mostly a 1/64 and a 5/64 drill bit that has a flat end. Makes no difference if it's a bad bit or broken one as long as the flat end is flat. Can be cheap ones too, LOL!
If I have some larger heads and need larger, I just get one out of my drill bit box and use that and then wipe it off and stick back in the box.

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