8 Tips for Making and Powder Coat Painting Jigs at Home

[@craigwilliams6184]

Just when I thought I had everything I needed to get started, now I need a fluid bed!😂 Good thing I already have everything I need to make one thanks to one of my 2,732 other hobbies. Thanks for the tips!

[@scottnra]

@craigwilliams6184 Thanks man! You might like this entire series: kzbin.info/aero/PLYKMXAVLid5VE6GaFF6XPjokHYBIyV0gr I hope you subscribed and hit the bell icon to turn on notifications. I'm trying to get to 100k this year and revive the channel a bit and every little bit helps! Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@gutshot300mag]

I’ve got 7 different colors in the way from Barlows, I’m not casting my own jigs(yet), but I’m gonna try the coating soon, the walleye run is coming fast for the Detroit River. Thanks for this video!

[@scottnra]

@gutshot300mag it works great man. My jigs don't wear out. We lose them before they get any paint damage! We're going to be making deep drop jigs soon and using the same process. Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@Big_Mike72]

Thanks for making simple tutorials. It helps a newbie like myself out.

[@scottnra]

Glad to help Big_Mike Adventures. I still learn the same way. :-) Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@omoutdoors]

Great ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[@scottnra]

You're welcome @omoutdoors! I hope you have Subscribed and you can check out some of the other jig making series here: kzbin.info/aero/PLYKMXAVLid5VE6GaFF6XPjokHYBIyV0gr I'm trying hard to get to 100k subscribers for 2024. Merry Christmas and Happy 2024! Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@michaelotto8696]

I preheat my molds a little differently. Pour the recessed side of the mold as full as reasonable then rest it, hot lead side up on top of your lead pot. Works well for keeping it warm if you need a short break too. Easy to tap off and remelt or store though not as pretty as the Fort Knox of ingots you've got on your bench. 😉 I think it's worth mentioning some safety tips: molten lead is very hot, over 600F, and can severely burn anything it touches. My worktop is testament to that. So no sandals or shorts, keep your work area free from clutter and your attention free from distraction. And yes, even after thousands of jigs I've spilled lead on both jeans, shoes and worktop. It was hot but I spared myself serious, blistering burns. Great tip on twisting that sprue! Thought I was the only one that did that. Cutting it off only leaves a sharp end that really needs to be removed by other means. Also your jig rack from the threaded rod is very similar to mine. Seen so many "solutions" to jigs sliding into each other that just don't work. 10-24 threaded rod does the trick for me. It's inexpensive and infinitely customizeable. For curing I prefer to orient my jigs "head up" by clamping them in a fixture. When hung "head down", if there's lots of powder, some excess will run down to the head and make a noticeable hardened drip. Jigs clamped in an upright position lets any excess flow down toward the hook where it can be removed without affection cosmetics or concealed by any jig dressing. There are over priced commercial clamps @ $20 a pop but I fashioned my own for about $7 each. I used aluminum angle and some self adhesive high temp silicone rubber strips secured by a couple of thumb screws. Great content here! Really neat to see someone else with some of the same solutions I'vs discovered over the years. Well done!

[@scottnra]

@michaelotto8696 Thanks man! I'm going to have to try that clamp thing. I like the idea of the "drip down" instead of filing it off later even though it doesn't happen that much. Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@atrkyhntr]

As a newbie I was overwhelmed by the vast amount of time saving tips WOW Great instructional video!! Only question i have is after initial coating how long a time frame before its too late to bake? Id like to dip today & bake tomorrow as an example Thanks again!!

[@scottnra]

@atrkyhntr I don't know that there is a time frame for baking. Definitely next day will not be an issue. If you haven't seen them yet, I have a whole playlist on jig making here: kzbin.info/aero/PLYKMXAVLid5VE6GaFF6XPjokHYBIyV0gr I hope you subscribed and turned on notifications with the bell icon for the upcoming new fishing vids too! Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@scottnra]

@atrkyhntr I don't think the lag time matters at all. Certainly not the next day. I hope you subscribed and turned on notifications with the bell icon for the upcoming new fishing videos this season! (Plus I'm really trying to hit 100k subs this year and need all the help I can get) Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@reyweygant9402]

Sell me that jig holder you put in the Toaster oven. 😆

[@scottnra]

Rey Weygant Just build one. I used 1/8" all thread with nuts and the ends have L brackets for feet and truss plates for the ends themselves. Lowes or Home depot. Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@Stabicraft1450]

I tried to find in description What paint do you use

[@scottnra]

@Stabicraft1450 I use the powder paint from Barlows Tackle. barlowstackle.com/barlows-epoxy-powder-paint-2-ounce-bottles/ They also have the Pro-Tec powders. I get all of my jig making stuff from them. Great outfit and good pricing. Please tell them Scott from KZbin sent you! Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@robertchadwick2925]

Great video with useful tips. Thanks for sharing this. I hope to build a jig rack like yours. You made good use of the space in your oven. Do you every have paint clog up the eye of the jig when you bake hanging jigs?

[@scottnra]

@robertchadwick2925 only if I get a little slow on the dip. If you do take something that fits in the eye like a paper clip, hook or whatever and punch it while it's still hot. The paint will stick to the tool and easy be pulled off after it cools in a few seconds and your hook eye will be open. Don't forget Barlows Tackle is a GREAT resource for materials! www.barlowstackle.com tell them Scott from KZbin sent you. :-) Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@michaelotto8696]

You can easily chip off any paint on/in the eye when the jig is cool enough to handle before you cure/bake. I've got a small, trashy pocketknife that sees lots of edge damaging duty. Doesn't have to very sharp, just enough to flake off any excess paint and handle easily. Always work from the lead toward the top of the eye to avoid removing any paint from the jig itself. One other thing worth mentioning. Any serious mistakes can be recovered by tossing the jig(s) into a jar of acetone. Be careful, acetone vapors are not great for you and are extremely flammable. Even heavy, multiple coats will be softened enough to wipe off in a day or so, just give the jar a swirl every once in a while. Rinse after wiping with clean acetone and you're ready to paint from scratch!

[@nelsonhahn1205]

Where did you get the mold in this video? I looked on Barlow ‘s I couldn’t find it thanks Nelson

[@scottnra]

Nelson Hahn here you go: barlowstackle.com/Do-It-Round-Head-Molds-P233/ Tell them Scott sent you. RHO-4-LA Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/

[@walterhynson6045]

Where do you get your lead?

[@scottnra]

@walterhynson6045 Scavenge, beg, borrow or steal it. Haven't had to buy any yet but it takes effort. Thank you for watching! Make sure you follow us on our FB page here: facebook.com/scottgreggoutdoors/ I usually post what's coming up there as well plus other channel insight and content not on KZbin. Also Instagram at instagram.com/scottgregg1966/