Hi all I'm toying with the idea of making some pebble weights, my question is what type an size drill bit an do I just epoxy the swivel in the hole
In reply to Post #1
Take a look at the palatrax stonz.
Take a look at the palatrax stonz.
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4mm I believe
4mm I believe
In reply to Post #1
Twist a bit of wire onto the eye of the swivel before you Araldite it in. Holds much better.
Twist a bit of wire onto the eye of the swivel before you Araldite it in. Holds much better.
In reply to Post #1
just be aware stones are lighter than lead size for size and the irregular shape means they cast terribly
gorilla glue is what you need and use a Diamond Core Drill Bit to drill and do it in a bowl of water
just be aware stones are lighter than lead size for size and the irregular shape means they cast terribly
gorilla glue is what you need and use a Diamond Core Drill Bit to drill and do it in a bowl of water
In reply to Post #1
Hi Stu
I use this type of swivel with the diamond patern on them, they seem to hold better once glued in.
https://www.google.com/search?q=salt+water+fishing+swivel&client=ms-android-telstra-au&source=android-browser&prmd=sivn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwintoq6qv_kAhVEcCsKHd-tCPEQ_AUoAnoECA4QAg&biw=360&bih=520#imgrc=o7xbhg2B2aEtGM
I got a job lot of 200 in black off ebay for the equivalent of about £10.
Drilling as per Gerry's comments, just use the correct size drillbit for the swivel size. And make sure the hole is completely clean before glueing.
If you are going to use glue: once you have clipped off one of the loops hold the whole swivel in a piece of toilet paper so only the other loop is showing and spray wd40 (tiniest amount you can) where it joins the barrel, make sure you dont get any on the barrell. This will help to make sure it doesnt get glued in place.
Then glue in.
Good idea to test the strength of it all before you use it on the bank. Ive been doing it for years, but every once in a while you get one that just doesnt hold
Hope it helps
Best
Jon
Hi Stu
I use this type of swivel with the diamond patern on them, they seem to hold better once glued in.
https://www.google.com/search?q=salt+water+fishing+swivel&client=ms-android-telstra-au&source=android-browser&prmd=sivn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwintoq6qv_kAhVEcCsKHd-tCPEQ_AUoAnoECA4QAg&biw=360&bih=520#imgrc=o7xbhg2B2aEtGM
I got a job lot of 200 in black off ebay for the equivalent of about £10.
Drilling as per Gerry's comments, just use the correct size drillbit for the swivel size. And make sure the hole is completely clean before glueing.
If you are going to use glue: once you have clipped off one of the loops hold the whole swivel in a piece of toilet paper so only the other loop is showing and spray wd40 (tiniest amount you can) where it joins the barrel, make sure you dont get any on the barrell. This will help to make sure it doesnt get glued in place.
Then glue in.
Good idea to test the strength of it all before you use it on the bank. Ive been doing it for years, but every once in a while you get one that just doesnt hold
Hope it helps
Best
Jon
In reply to Post #1
I have made some stone weights but my advice use a pillar drill if possible and put the swivel in with a piece of wire and use Milliput apoxy putty .
I have made some stone weights but my advice use a pillar drill if possible and put the swivel in with a piece of wire and use Milliput apoxy putty .
I chatted up my dentist and he gave me some old drill bits that had caused misery to so many. Attached to a Dremel type drill they worked well - but pebbles are tough - and i fixed them with Milliput Epoxy.
If you are fishing from a boat, a stone with a swivel superglued to it will suffice. Much cheaper than the Korda boy approach of dumping 8oz of lead each drop.
If you are fishing from a boat, a stone with a swivel superglued to it will suffice. Much cheaper than the Korda boy approach of dumping 8oz of lead each drop.
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Have a look at this
https://youtu.be/JWrmwLwIC5Q
Have a look at this
https://youtu.be/JWrmwLwIC5Q
I know the thread is 16 months old, but, rather than start a new one....first of all I couldn't find a diamond drill bit the size I wanted, then, pebbles are really hard, I have lots of masonry bits and a few electric drills, and a pillar drill, the question is....have you caught more after using these pebble weights, is it worth the hassle? 
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Hey up Jim,
Save yourself some time and effort, although I have not used stones I have had a dabble over the years with lots of stuff. For instance. I have soaked leads in the lake silt for a few weeks to “season” them, took sand and gravel home from a couple of lakes, dried it out and coated my leads with araldite and then said coating, the gravel can make sharp edges, not good for pinging against line (found one a few weeks ago, happy memories), drilled leads and inserted foam, white bottle leads were the rage at one point, sure coloured leads will be back, leads resembling pond life. I have tried various modified method feeders and after all this I would happily use a bog standard lead off the shelf lol
Nothing ventured by yourself though, nothing gained, good luck with it, I like a thinking angler
Hey up Jim,
Save yourself some time and effort, although I have not used stones I have had a dabble over the years with lots of stuff. For instance. I have soaked leads in the lake silt for a few weeks to “season” them, took sand and gravel home from a couple of lakes, dried it out and coated my leads with araldite and then said coating, the gravel can make sharp edges, not good for pinging against line (found one a few weeks ago, happy memories), drilled leads and inserted foam, white bottle leads were the rage at one point, sure coloured leads will be back, leads resembling pond life. I have tried various modified method feeders and after all this I would happily use a bog standard lead off the shelf lol
Nothing ventured by yourself though, nothing gained, good luck with it, I like a thinking angler
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I like a thinking angler
So do I Chris
I agree with you on this one, use bog standard leads, I've made about 8 now, too much peeing about.
I like a thinking angler
So do I Chris
I agree with you on this one, use bog standard leads, I've made about 8 now, too much peeing about.
In reply to Post #10
Used them loads of times, never bothered drilling them just araldited a small loop of braid onto them. They have their uses, especially on some areas of the river where you lose loads and loads of leads. The araldite loop comes off without too much pressure so you normally get the rig back and the pebbles come up quickly in the water upon the retrieve.
Used them loads of times, never bothered drilling them just araldited a small loop of braid onto them. They have their uses, especially on some areas of the river where you lose loads and loads of leads. The araldite loop comes off without too much pressure so you normally get the rig back and the pebbles come up quickly in the water upon the retrieve.
In reply to Post #10
What size are you after?
5mm is probably the smallest readily available
Waste of time imo, they don't cast well, make bigger splashes..
The eco aspect is all its got going for it, but then your using epoxy to glue a swivel in, how eco friendly is that?
What size are you after?
5mm is probably the smallest readily available
Waste of time imo, they don't cast well, make bigger splashes..
The eco aspect is all its got going for it, but then your using epoxy to glue a swivel in, how eco friendly is that?
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I'm not looking for any drills now, just wondered if it gives you an edge on hard waters, no more, I'll stick yo my home coated leads, as you say they cast better,
I'm not looking for any drills now, just wondered if it gives you an edge on hard waters, no more, I'll stick yo my home coated leads, as you say they cast better,