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Title: Clean hook eye on jigs
Post by: andrewlamberson on 12/19/19 12:47 UTC

Here is a little trick I learned to keep my hooks eyes clean of any paint.

I use 3/32 heat shrink tubing (or 1/8) and using the length of tubing I put the end over the hook eye and then shrink it over the heat gun. You should leave the lead under the hook eye showing for full head coverage. The way the tubing shrinks normally pulls it up from the lead. After it is tight, cut above the eye leaving a little tab to grab a hold of to remove the tubing. I remove the tubing immediately after powder painting the jig while the tubing is still soft and pliable and removes easily, normally about 5 seconds after I take the jig off the heat.

I do all my jigs with the tubing first and then paint them. FAST and easy!
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Title: Re: Clean hook eye on jigs
Post by: DF on 12/19/19 17:45 UTC

Nice tip Andrew.

Title: Re: Clean hook eye on jigs
Post by: WALLEYE WACKER on 12/19/19 23:23 UTC

Sweet deal there Andy 8)

Title: Re: Clean hook eye on jigs
Post by: basscatlildave on 12/20/19 06:36 UTC

Yes sir good idea.

Title: Re: Clean hook eye on jigs
Post by: efishnc on 12/20/19 11:33 UTC

How many times do you reuse the heat shrink (if any)?

Title: Re: Clean hook eye on jigs
Post by: andrewlamberson on 12/20/19 16:14 UTC

It's a one and done deal. But a package of tubing does a lot of jigs! (50 +).

Title: Re: Clean hook eye on jigs
Post by: bryanmc57 on 12/21/19 08:42 UTC

Great tip.  I usually use a wire wheel in my dremel between painting and baking but always seem to hit the head on a couple and have to redo them.

Title: Re: Clean hook eye on jigs
Post by: 21xdc on 12/21/19 08:57 UTC

You might want to try something re useable...  https://www.google.com/search?q=high+temp+silicone+tubing&newwindow=1&tbm=shop&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwih77fF_8bmAhVRYs0KHYAxDP8Q_AUIDSgB&biw=1366&bih=655&dpr=1

Title: Re: Clean hook eye on jigs
Post by: bryanmc57 on 12/21/19 09:04 UTC

That looks like a winner Mike!

Title: Re: Clean hook eye on jigs
Post by: 21xdc on 12/21/19 09:18 UTC

 ;D

Title: Re: Clean hook eye on jigs
Post by: andrewlamberson on 12/21/19 10:13 UTC

I will keep an eye out for it in a small inside diameter so it fits tight.

The heat shrink seals around the eye so no powder paint gets up on the eye. Plus it works on 5/0 down to crappie size eyes.

Title: Re: Clean hook eye on jigs
Post by: 21xdc on 12/21/19 12:03 UTC

If you clicked the link, You would see that there are lots of sizes to choose from. Cheap and no waste.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/All-Sizes-Clear-Food-Safe-Silicone-Soft-Tubing-Peristaltic-Pump-Hose-/253633422927?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10&var=552865904708

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Metre-Food-Grade-High-Temperature-Silicone-Tube-3mm-4mm-5mm-7mm-8mm-10mm-12mm-/262958649364?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10&var=561966460595

Title: Re: Clean hook eye on jigs
Post by: Skimpy253 on 02/07/20 13:11 UTC

great idea !!!!.