Lincoya
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Patrick, I'm impressed, my friend! Gene -
It's been a long time coming but I am now retired as of yesterday! Gene
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That's a whole lot better than my first. Excellent job! Never get rid of it. Save it to look back on 20 years from now. Gene -
Ben, Here are a couple of links that have several burrs. There is no grit "size". Just listed as coarse, medium, fine, etc. http://www.mountainwoodcarvers.com/bits.htm http://www.woodcarverssupply.com/Structured-Carbide-Burrs-Kutzall-1_4/products/115/ As to which "grit", I'm not sure that changing your "grit" would solve your problem. I would suggest that you slow your speed down and be less agressive when you first start your hole. Gene
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Those burrs come in different "grits" so make you pay attention to which one you buy. Gene
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These two cranks are handcarved paulownia. Both are 2-inches long. The one on the left is 3/4" wide and weighs .4 ozs. The other is 1/2" wide and weighs .3 ozs. Both have .22 cal rattles inside. Thanks to Robert Patachia for the color scheme. Gene
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Coley, I really like that bait! Can't wait to see it in person. -
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3rd Bait Carved--Foiled Photofinish Dark Pumkinseed
Lincoya commented on Big Bass Man's gallery image in Hard Baits
Very nice! You're coming right along. Save one for me. Gene -
Handcarved and foiled paulownia 5-inch minnows. -
Handcarved and foiled paulownia cranks. -
Check your local area for a hobby shop/store that sells RC planes and cars. I found some at at hobby shop here. Gene
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I really like these. Nicely made and an excellent paint pattern. Gene -
SallyStrothers, I sent you a PM. Everyone else, I'll see about setting one up in the near future. Gene
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Patrick, You're welcome. I hope the tutorial helped. For the money, the best carving knife that you can buy is a Murphy knife. It will cost you between $11 and $15. There are several places that you can buy them but Smokey Mountain Woodcarvers is one of the best. Make sure to ask them to sharpen it for you. Gene
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Patrick, You mentioned that you have a scroll saw. Cut you lip slot with your scroll saw and don't worry about the width of the slot. After you cut the lip slot you can use a 1/16th inch diamond bit in your Dremel to widen the lip slot. It will follow the cut made with scroll saw and give you a perfect fit for .060 Lexan lips. Don't try to make the cut with the bit in one pass. Make three or four passes with the bit for best results. Gene
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Remember that you are not giving your lures away. You are exchanging them with other lure makers. So, you are getting something in return. Gene
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Repaints would include any factory made bait to also include KOs. This swap would not include handmades. Type of lures would include lipped and lipless crankbaits and topwater minnows.
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If there is an interest in a repaint swap, I'll set one up soon. Let me know. Gene
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I have posted a picture in the "Hardbaits" gallery of the lures that were included in the recent lure swap. Gene
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This is the collection of lures that were included in the recent TU Lure Swap. As you can see, this would be a great set to add to anyone's handmade collection. I want to thank everyone that participated. -
Capt Mike, The pattern that you are referring to can be duplicated with a piece of threaded rod (ask for "all-thread" at the home improvement store). Roll the threaded rod diagonally across your foil and then change directions and roll it again. That will give you a perfect "cross-hatch" pattern. TIP: Examine your threaded rod for any flat spots or other imperfections as these will transfer to your foil when you roll it. TIP2: Use a piece of a board to roll the threaded rod with. It will let you apply more pressure and let you roll longer or wider pieces. Gene
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All of the packages were mailed today about noon. Please let me know when you receive them. Thanks to BenjiWhite, BentonB, Crankbaits, Fishsticks, MattMoreau, and TC-Lures for participating. I hope you all enjoyed it and I hope everyone likes their lures as much as I do. Gene