It seems like I am getting to much powder on the jig head dipping them into the bottle,when I cure them in the oven the excess builds up on the head.Is there a better method?
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It seems like I am getting to much powder on the jig head dipping them into the bottle,when I cure them in the oven the excess builds up on the head.Is there a better method?
sounds like your diping them to hot can use a heat gun will only need 2 or 3 sec over it
allso a fluid bed helps
Yup, your jigs are too hot. You can preheat them in a toaster oven @ 350-375* (use and oven thermometer) and they'll turn out well.
Hanging your jigs by the hook eye with a small piece of wire when you cure them will help with drips and runs too, if the paint drips or runs it will go to the back of the jig instead of the front.
Powder painting requires a certain amount of trial and error and preheating and curing take time to perfect.
If you mess up some jigs you can by a paint stripper at Wal-Mart called Citrus Strip that is safe to use indoors. Just soak them in some in a small plastic bowl over night and the paint will come off the next day with a garden hose.
ive tried the powder.....not a good idea for me. myself i love the vinyl paint
Thanks,i'll try that.Quote:
Originally Posted by gabulldog
Thanks,Quote:
Originally Posted by GCD
i'll try that.This is all new to my son and myself,we appreciate everyones help.
i use to use a lighter and then my wife bought me a heat gun and it changed the way i will powder paint my jig forever
Yes a heat gun is what I use and works great. But I'm also using a fluid bed to keep the powder moving like boiling water.
Pete
i hear the beds make it so much easier
Same here, I just use vinyl.Quote:
Originally Posted by PBUG2009
Dennis
As another member here Cadman says Practice Practice Practice and even when you think you have it down practice some more!!!!
Once you get used to it, it's easier but even then you mess up some dipping into the jars. I won 2 fluid beds in an auction on another board and once I get my Heat gun and air pump system set up I'm gonna use the beds.
I tried the vinyl paint and had to quit using it as I was getting migraines. I'll stick to the powder and some testors for painting with a two part clear epoxy over it.
Doesn't matter which way you go, you still have a learning curve and have to practice making them look the way you want.
Either way enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fatman
I shake the jar before I dip and that helps alot. It fluffs the material. A $20 dewalt heat gun from lowes makes it easier too. I hold the hook over the gun on low, count a quick 3, flip and repeat, them grab the eye with a small set of needlenose angled back toward the point and quickly dip just deep enough to get some paint over the head. Once left, once right and tap off the excess. I dont paint the collar sometimes, it gets covered anyway. Did about 6 dozen the other day and none dripped or pointed. Grabbing the eye prevents the paint from filling the eye making things that much easier.
Thats my method too. I also think that its better to tap the excess off with a good thump. Even if the jig is not quite hot enough, that is better than too hot. If the powder did not flow good I hold it farther away from the gun nozzel and blow it till it flows out and gets glossy. Sometimes they almost look like I know what I am doing. Even if they don't look perfect I am sure they look ok hanging in the brush tops 20 feet down.Quote:
Originally Posted by skeetbum
I see fluid beds cost $50 to $100 compared to $20 for a heat gun.I'm going to buy a heat gun and see how it works.I could probably build a fluid bed fairly cheap,going to look online for some plans.Quote:
Originally Posted by rtark
you can make them very eazy but buy the cups for them makes the wolrd of a diff there like 7 to 10 bucks each
buliding a bed is easy and helps alot with getting a nice even thin coat of paint. I made my own cups to very cheap and used a paper bag as my screen it works just as good as the $10 cups in my opinion and probly only cost me under 2 bucks each.
JJ
That sounds familiar.:D:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Fatman
I too used to use vinyl paint when I first started, and my headaches were so bad I had to either find a different paint or quit making jigs. So I found another paint, powder paint. If painted and baked(cured) properly, you can not find a harder paint to use on jigs. I myself use a heat gun, along with a fluid bed for one color applications.
Crappie Day, making a fluid bed is really easy and inexpensive. I have plans if you want them, and will help you with your questions if you have any. If you're interested PM me your e-mail................Good Luck.
JJQuote:
Originally Posted by Jiggin_Joe
Where did you get the blueprints for your bed and cup would like to see if I could get one put together and working.... Doc
I wanna get a heat gun for this as well. I'm too unreliable with a torch. I lost the heads and splattered a few. :eek:
Some heat guns I've seen have the lowest setpoint at 700 degrees or even higher and lead melts at 621.5F
Seems like if you were going to buy a heat gun you'd want one that has a low setting below the melting point of lead.:)
You might want to check the specs before you buy.;)
You can heat 20, 30, 40 jigs at a time for painting in a toaster oven. No fiddling around trying to guess what temp they are, no standing there and counting and turning and counting again. I tried the heat gun method but to me it is too much wasted time heating each jig individually... but to each his own!
You should already have a toaster oven for curing, so why not use it for painting too?
Don’t really single coat that much but the method I use for multi colors works well for the “fluff and stuff”.
I usually clamp fresh pours in hemostats - easier to handle to clean the jig prior to heating over a hot air gun to paint.
This is the set up that I use;
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This has been posted here before but for the newbies as well as those with short memories like myself here is a link to a cracker jack fluid bed that won't break the bank or have the wife on your back.http://www.ohiogamefishing.com/commu...ad.php?t=65633 Just hope I did this right it comes from a post long time back on this board http://www.crappie.com/crappie/jig-t...fluid-bed.html
Enjoy
Redman
PS if one link won't work try the other one will.
LedHed,Quote:
Originally Posted by LedHed
You paint exactly like I do . I see you do the same thing with the back of the brush (mix paint in the jar) that's interesting.