You can use household bleach to clean the outside of your PVC pipes, especially if you want to disinfect them. Commonly, household bleach serves as a drain opener for clogged pipes as well. This is a bit of a misnomer. … Continue reading →

Delrin is a type of acetal homopolymer and therefore generally interchangeable with others of the same class. This means that Delrin still offers the same core benefits of general acetal plastics, such as: Excellent dimensional stability. Friction, fatigue, and abrasion … Continue reading →

AutoPilot utilizes a patented, state-of-the-art compass system that locks onto a particular heading, and automatically and continuously makes adjustments to keep your boat moving in that direction. What’s the difference between i-Pilot and AutoPilot? The IPilot uses a GPS and … Continue reading →

With a fast presentation, there was little time for his fluorocarbon to sink below the surface and affect the action of the lure. “In Texas, I throw soft plastic buzz frogs on fluorocarbon because I don’t want any line stretch,” … Continue reading →

Since the plasticizers are small molecules, they can also “escape” the polymer more easily, which is the reason why PVC (also called “vinyl”) is often cited as a health and environmental hazard. This comes from chemicals called napthalates, which are … Continue reading →

It is correct. Motor turn counter clockwise to to move forward. Which way should my trolling motor spin? It should be spinning counter clockwise only. Garmin Certified Dealer and Installers: Call us for all your Garmin Electronics needs! Can you … Continue reading →

Can you troll with a spinner? In-line spinners are one of those lures that see a lot of action among casters, but trollers rarely use them. With a little help from some popular trolling aids, the in-line spinner becomes double … Continue reading →

Two layers is the absolute minimum, three is better… The more prep time between the layers the stronger the finished product will be. How thick can you lay fiberglass? How many layers of fiberglass cloth will it take to build … Continue reading →

Carbide-tipped blades are much harder and more heat and impact resistant, making them deal well with steel and lasting up to 200 times longer than the basic carbon steel blade. What advantage do carbide tipped blades give you? Carbide-tipped router … Continue reading →

First developed from wire, modern-day bail arms are thin metal components that are affixed to the reel body itself. Well designed reels should have bail arms that are easy to open and close, have little resistance and are solid enough … Continue reading →

Assuming it is well past the curing stage, FRP is pretty inert. Just about any glue would work on it. Contact cement is just fine, probably one of the better choices. What adhesive can I use on FRP? Cyanoacrylate – … Continue reading →

What size rod do I need for striper fishing? I typically would recommend pairing a medium power rod with a 4000 or 5000 class reel filled with 30lb test braid and a 12 or 15lb test fluorocarbon leader. This is … Continue reading →

A rounded corner on one side of the axe blade (bit), is almost certainly the top (toe). What is the head of an axe? The head of an axe has two ends — the bit or blade on one side, … Continue reading →

Some common prey include plankton, insect larvae, insects, small shrimp, crabs, and more. Adults hunt for larger plankton, such as krill, as well as squid, shrimp, herring, pilchard, sandlance, and other fish. What do salmon eat in the river? In … Continue reading →

What is the best way to cut up a fiberglass hot tub? Plug in a reciprocating saw and cut the fiberglass tank into small, manageable pieces. The fiberglass tank is manufactured in a single piece of poured fiberglass resin and … Continue reading →