float making

[biggs167Participant]

thinking of making my own floats,any ideas for materials other than e-bay ?

[TF_boss baitParticipant]

try here

http://www.float-store.co.uk/shop/category_15/Float-Making-Materials.html?shop_param=cid%3D%26

[biggs167Participant]

cheers boss…don’t seem to do float bodies?

[TF_MarkT]

Ebay is your best bet, unless you can source some float bodies from elsewhere, where your’ll most likey have to buy lots.

If it’s just for small amounts this guys your best bet, they are predriiled aswell to fit 1mm stem.

http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/float_bodies/

[TF_paul a w]

I use these, good range of bits and great service,

http://finessefloats.com/index.php

[TF_Stevie H]

This thread has urged me to give float making a go.

What paint and varnish do people use for their floats?

[TF_nick_the_2nd]

This is how I used to make floats before I opened the shop, you may find this useful as half the fun is cutting the the body yourself. All you need is a drill, sandpaper and a bit of balsa dowel.

http://float-making.blogspot.com/2009/03/how-to-make-diamond-float.html

[TF_Stevie H]

Nick,

Thanks very much for posting that link. You make it look so easy!! I guess, like anything, it all about practice, practice, practice.

I was just going to buy some balsa bodies, but this looks like much more fun to me.

Cheers

Steve

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