I'm going tomorrow and try to get the stuff to build my own fluid bed. I was wondering if you guys like the 2" or 3" cups better? Also what are some good things to use as filter or air diffuser?
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I'm going tomorrow and try to get the stuff to build my own fluid bed. I was wondering if you guys like the 2" or 3" cups better? Also what are some good things to use as filter or air diffuser?
2"...You dont need the 3's.
Just personal preference, but I use the 3" and do have a few 2", but don't feel they preform as well for me. I probably have a good many over 40 cups and maybe as many as 50???
I also buy my paints by the pound though.
Some use the home made systems and I really can't speak to their size and if 2" or 3" even make a difference as I only use the ones you buy. Tried a few home made ones, but just like the bought units better.
Skip
Pretty tough to beat Bugmans deals. He's the Mod on the Missouri board, take a look.
Thanks doc....i make both 2 and 3 inch and i find mtself using the 2" more,the cups are made with a plactic fluidizing material thats permanatly glued into the cup and are fully self contained so when you're done all you have to do is put the cap on it and grab your next color and go.
+1 on Bug's fluid beds just ordered 5 more this week.
You also can check the sticky thread at the top on this board for where different guys buy their items. busman's look to be competitive although I have never tried them as I didn't know he sold them so not sure of his product, but seems to have a good following. I am Pretty sure all of the ones you buy have the same membrane in the bottom unless busman uses something different. That stuff it the big difference in home made and bought and what makes the bought ones better IMHO.
Skip
Thanks, may give Bugman a shout. Need hooks and paints too.
Dave
Thanks slick.....skip i'll be happy to do a little trading for some of your hand ties;)bandit let me know if i can help you out.
Hey if I get to needing some more I will give you a shout. I will not say I will not need any more because I have thought that about 5 times only to sooner or later seem to end up needing 5 to 10 more cups, LOL! I at first had maybe 15 and though I will never need any more. What a joke that was. I end up buying more colors and soon needed maybe 7 more, then said okay now I know I don't need any more. Well I am up to something like 50 so have learned to never say never, LOL!Quote:
Originally Posted by bugman
Thanks,
Skip
It's amazing how anything to do with fishin snowballs on you i go above and beyond on everything that even closely relates to it......so i totally understand,when i got into tying(personal use)i got plum ignorant for about a 6 week period and have enough stuff to supply my county with jigs for the next several years;)just holler if you need anything skip.Quote:
Originally Posted by skiptomylu
we use 3inch, and were very pleased...
That is my biggest problem and keeps my wife on my tail. I some how spend more than I sell every year and this room is overflowing with stuff. It's not bad enough that I have tons of jig tying stuff, but so match fly tying stuff too and I hardly ever sell flies. Maybe a couple times a year, LOL! I can't tell you how many capes and saddles I have that have never been used at all. It's crazy and I do need to get a grip on that part. Some how I just go nuts buying stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by bugman
Check out these pic's of some. Remember this is probably half of this kind of stuff. The first one, I have something like 20 of just that and when I got them I bought some other ones they had in both CDL Rooster and hens for a total of 37 of them. I am officially nuts I think.
Tying Skins pictures by skip48_photos - Photobucket
Skip
I think i'm gonna have to agree with you Skip;)but it's our passion so i guess that makes it ok........oops gotta go ups just pulled u:yikesp
LOL, Too Funny!
Thanks for the chat,
Skip
bugmans FB are great! I've seen one in action....at his place and in my basement. I may have to get some jigheads for something to do for the month or so I'll be out of fishin! :yikes
Since your fluid bed is workin good and you'll be down for a month i guess you won't mind painting several thousand for your ole buddy:biggrin