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Randofish

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Cork for float building.
« on: December 01, 2010, 11:59:24 AM »
I'm looking to get some cork .
I'm gonna build some floats out of them.
Anybody know where I can get some.
Wine cork would do but they've all gone to the synthetic corks nowadays.
Any help on finding some would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Rando
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Re: Cork for float building.
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2010, 12:22:20 PM »
Could you use rod handle cork? It might be a little expensive though.
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Re: Cork for float building.
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2010, 12:41:58 PM »
Lots of real corks still on bottles. 

FWIW the synthetic wine corks are about the same buoyancy as real cork and either one will hold about 1/4 ounce.
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Re: Cork for float building.
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2010, 01:02:52 PM »
How many do you want Randy ??

Scott
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Re: Cork for float building.
« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2010, 04:57:07 PM »
Scott buddy,how u been?
Need enough for 2-3 dozen floats.
Whatcha got?
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Re: Cork for float building.
« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2010, 09:35:44 PM »
I have as many as you want. I am off for the next 4 days. Gary has my number if you don't.

Scott
« Last Edit: December 01, 2010, 09:37:57 PM by amesbubbles »
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Re: Cork for float building.
« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2010, 09:39:20 PM »
Randy give Whonnock Joe a call and see what kind of cork he uses. I too want to start making my own cork floats. When you have some made I would love to see them to see how they turned out.
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Re: Cork for float building.
« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2010, 03:03:32 PM »
Quote from: cutthroat22 on December 01, 2010, 12:41:58 PM
Lots of real corks still on bottles. 

FWIW the synthetic wine corks are about the same buoyancy as real cork and either one will hold about 1/4 ounce.

Start drinking..........................cheers
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Re: Cork for float building.
« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2010, 10:07:57 AM »
I will start drinking wine in the garage,fill up that bin with corks for you!!
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Re: Cork for float building.
« Reply #9 on: December 05, 2010, 11:04:35 AM »
Quote from: welsh wizard on December 04, 2010, 10:07:57 AM
I will start drinking wine in the garage,fill up that bin with corks for you!!

Once you come buy and remove all your empty beers cans from it we can start. ;D
Thanks for the cork Scott and I also found some at Save-On in the wine aisle of all places. :o
Let the builds begin.
Rando
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Re: Cork for float building.
« Reply #10 on: December 05, 2010, 04:54:43 PM »
Have fun, I would like to see one when you have mastered them.
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Re: Cork for float building.
« Reply #11 on: December 05, 2010, 07:47:29 PM »
K i know what I want for Christmas then!
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Re: Cork for float building.
« Reply #12 on: December 05, 2010, 10:31:12 PM »
Quote from: leadbelly on December 05, 2010, 07:47:29 PM
K i know what I want for Christmas then!

I'll take one for Xmas too ;)

See you out on the water buddy
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Re: Cork for float building.
« Reply #13 on: December 05, 2010, 10:34:09 PM »
Randofish just remember to use water proof epoxy to put the cork together, as that is how your favorite floats are made
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