Just bought a plug in UV light to dry resins/UV clear coats. Looking for ideas on best way to set up so I can do a few jigs/flies at a time. Thanks in advance.
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Just bought a plug in UV light to dry resins/UV clear coats. Looking for ideas on best way to set up so I can do a few jigs/flies at a time. Thanks in advance.
Have pics? This is my temporary setup until I build a box. I place the light underneath and aluminum on top to reflect back. I just hang the jigs above light.
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How many NMs does that light put out? Mine is around 395. Resins I’ve used have suggested 365 or higher.
395 NM. 5v 8W.
I have that same top coat. Really like it. Maybe 10 second cure? I leave them longer but it is hard quick.
Maybe I should just leave each in the vise and dry them there!
Yes, that. Give a quick freeze then let natural sunlight finish.
How durable is the finish?
Micanopy was s using it on jig heads. This is my first try. I did some work on a bear mount were the nose was damaged. Filled it with Loon uv resin and cured with the light. Worked great.
I use alumilite. It is tough and best I’ve found. A lot of crank bait makers use it on their crank baits and other lures. Works great on jigheads too.
I've been using my uv resin to repair a couple of old bear mounts. It's not just for fishing!