“Custom-painted lures are good moneymakers when they are selling,” Schaap said. “The bad part is when they aren’t selling; you have to charge more for them because you paid someone to paint them, and if that color scheme isn’t popular, … Continue reading →

Fly Tying Essentials: The Basics for First-Time Tyers Vises. A fly tying vise is perhaps the most important piece of equipment for anyone hoping to tie his/her first fly. Bobbins. A bobbin supports your thread and allows you to wrap … Continue reading →

Cork is an ecological insulation material with excellent insulating and damp-proof qualities. Can you use cork as insulation? In fact, cork is a very good thermal insulator.Cork is made up of countless tiny cells that are filled with air. The … Continue reading →

Essentially, the weight (or power) rating of a fishing pole refers to its resistance to bending. In other words, a light rod is less stiff, and therefore bends more easily than a heavy one. What does 2 4kg rod mean? … Continue reading →

The short answer is no, polyester thread is safe to quilt with and won’t damage your fabric. However, this question is raised because polyester from many decades ago used to do this, which is why some quilters prefer to use … Continue reading →

For designs using 0.5mm to 1mm cord, I recommend cloisonné beads 8mm or larger or large-hole sterling silver beads. For designs with 2mm leather cord, I use sterling silver tube, cylinder and drum beads, glass tile, pony, crow, wood and … Continue reading →

Manufacturered by the world renowned Coats, Moon Thread is an all-purpose spun polyester thread suitable for hand and machine sewing including overlockers. Available in over 150 colours, each reel contains 1000yds (915m) of thread. Is Moon thread good quality? Moon. … Continue reading →

Food plastic wrap, also known as cling film, food wrap, and saran wrap, is a thin plastic film commonly used for sealing and securing food items in containers to keep fresh. Food Plastic wrap is sold in individual rolls or … Continue reading →

What are the requirements to sell my catch? To sell your catch in Florida, you must have a valid Saltwater Products License (SPL). You may also need endorsements to the SPL for certain species and use of certain gear types. … Continue reading →

10 Of The World’s Most Famous Hot Rod Builders 9 Boyd Coddington. Boyd Coddington’s name is synonymous with hot rods. 8 Vic Edelbrock Sr. When it comes to famous hot rod builders, Vic Edelbrock Sr. is known as one of … Continue reading →

Where do you hook a shiner for bass? To hook the shiner properly, run the hook through the meaty part in the back of the shiner just below the dorsal fin. The exact placement above the anal fin is not … Continue reading →

How do you clear carbon fiber parts? How Do You Bring Faded Carbon Fiber Back to Life? Make sure the part is wax-free before sanding to avoid embedding old wax in the fiber or clear coat. Fill deep chips or … Continue reading →

Cutting carbon fiber with a CNC machine will give you precise cuts, and the ability to make complex shapes when cutting. When using a CNC mill or router to cut our carbon fiber sheets, we recommend you use a 1/8″ … Continue reading →

Carbon black may be washed from the skin using mild soap and water along with gentle scrubbing action. A waterless skin cleaner may also be used. Repeat washing may be necessary to remove carbon black. A protective barrier cream on … Continue reading →

What type of thread is used to wrap fishing rods? Rod builders have traditionally used nylon, and in some cases silk thread. Over the past few years other threads have been showing up more often, in particular Metallics (yes, I … Continue reading →