stumps plier trick

[jenevaem]

Guess I missed the post that explained "Stump's plier trick". Would someoneplease explain what this? Many thanks!

 

[StumpHunter]

Here is a link to the video.
http://www.jigcraft.com/tutorials/video_recess_jighead.html

 

[Hawnjigs]

I do OK with blind jigs nowadays, but that is a great tutorial. Using a pointy object tool for applying the eyes is way quicker than when I used fumble finger them.

 

[JUNGLEJIM1]

I remember the tutorial and have used the technique in the past and it works really well. The other day I was wanting to flatten some 3/16 wacky heads and the heads were to big and hard for the pliers. I remembered a comment Stump made about whacking the jigs with a hammer although that wasn't his intent but I thought I'll try it and if I screw up the head I'd just melt it and make it again. The hammer worked and this is how they turned out.View attachment 8View attachment 9

 

[StumpHunter]

LOL Jim, I have had some heads that seemed to be poured with steel instead of lead and used a hammer also!!! Those jig are AWESOME!! Love the dark gray you used.