clemmy Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Ok, This is a brainstorm I just had. The only problem is I don't make any 2 baits the same (yet!), so please if you guys are into producing a bunch of the same baits PLEASE let me know if it works! For masking lips on a crank that you build a lot of the same style: Before puting the lip in one, take a cheap hacksaw blade and bend it around the front of the bait at the level of the lip. Then, before painting/clearcoating you can used your hacksaw blade form as the cutter for your masking/painter's tape (kind of like a roll of scoth tape), thus getting a repeatable, quick, lip mask. Clemmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zman Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 I have used the masking liquid from the art departments like hobby lobby its a liquid that drys like a film like coating that you can rub off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Liquid latex. I was thinking about that application. While deciding whether to post it or not, I saw zman's post. It sounds like the same stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankee jigger Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 How about thread sealant tape plumbing dudes use on pipe threads???? Goes on easy,comes off easy and really nice to work around strange angles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VANNDALIZER Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Try this. Get a small potpurri pot from big lots(5.00$) While your there get a jar of vasiline(.99$) Heat the vasaline in the pot until it becomes liquid. Dip the lip in the hot vasaline, let cool and paint away. Problem solved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Clemmy, I think we are missing the point here. Could you post a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5BASSLIMIT Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Guys , I go in the kitchen and steal some tinfoil ,use the factory edges on the bait side of the bill and wad the rest up on the bill to protect it from over spray when finished peel/tear it off and throw it in the trash and you are done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coley Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Why mask the lips at all? Install the lip at the same time you clearcoat the bait, especially with Devcon 2 Ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Same here install the lip when coating with 2-ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KcDano Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I think Clemmy is talking about forming/bending a hacksaw blade and then using the blade to cut tape for masking the bill. If the blade is bent/formed around the front of the bait. The cut tape should fit exactly to the contour of the bait and mask the bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Like a press tool, only for the mask. Like it. If you heat the blade up, red hot. Do the bending while still hot. The blade will bend very easily. Finish with a quick re-head and quench in water. The blade will then retain its new shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaPala Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 will not work exactly, hacksaw blade will give the mask cut a jaggy edge, jaggy edge paint line is what u'll end up with. Should work however if u use a sharpened hacksaw blade without the teeth. I prefer plumbers Teflon tape or liquid mask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Scrap hacksaw blades adorn the dark corners of most workshops. They are very useful material source. I have fashioned marking knives and other such sharp implements from the discarded blades. The material is perfect for such applications. But I usually remove the teeth first, don't even have to think about it. I think the idea has merit and would be worth testing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 I´d suggest you look at Coley´s answer .Why mount lip before you paint it? It will only give you more hassle& job to do . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemmy Posted February 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Off the top of my head: If you are repainting a bait. If you modify a bait, then need to repaint it. If you don't like epoxy on your lip, or need to have a clean, professional looking edge. If you needed to install a lip after sealing to test the bait prior to going through the effort of paint and clearcoat to make sure they run correctly, don't need weight adjustments, etc. Basically you'd never NEED to mask it prior or install a lip prior, It just helps if you are particular about them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
