Jig Making

[superharmonix]

If you are talking powder paint, my process is to heat it just enough to get the powder paint to stick.  Then I toughen them up in the toaster oven for 20 minutes, and when they cool I epoxy the weed guards in.  There's plenty of room... I never thought of leaving the pin in while painting.   

[kipbass]

If you are talking powder paint, my process is to heat it just enough to get the powder paint to stick.  Then I toughen them up in the toaster oven for 20 minutes, and when they cool I epoxy the weed guards in.  There's plenty of room... I never thought of leaving the pin in while painting.

Are you painting past the head onto the barb too? When I do, paint clogs the hole if I don't use the pin.

Thanks BKJ. And yes I am some what of a perfectionist. I wouldn't want to buy a product knowing short cuts have been made and I certainly wouldn't sell one unless I was happy with it. If I did, I would have to point out the flaw otherwise my conscience would eat me alive.

[superharmonix]

Kip, yes I use this method for several different types of jigs and always paint the whole jig head down to the hook shaft.  The key is to get the lead just hot enough without getting it too hot.  When you get it too hot you end up with too much paint...Are you using a fluid bed or just dipping in the jar?

[kipbass]

Homemade fluid bed

[superharmonix]

I am old school= straight outta the jar so maybe that is the difference?  ...couldn't say.