Florida Don Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Just thought I'd show you my latest try at turning a lure. I wanted to see how close I could come to reproducing a lure. So, I opened one of my books to any page at random and picked out a picture to copy. Here are the results. I did it all free hand (or free sight) as I don't really have all the equipment to do things properly. I know the center section is a bit too thin but other than that, I am pretty satisfied. Do you think I should paint this lure or just leave it natural? The wood is redwood. I have no intension of selling these "reproductions" - I am strictly trying to learn how to turn different items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 It is a beautiful , natural material , I wouldn't paint it , only apply a tough , glossy topcoat ! BTW : many years ago , at the beginning of my luremaking carreer , I once tested a clearcoated(to prevent lure to soak water prior to final painting) teakwood lure in a canal , pulled it right along the bank , to see how it would swim . Suddenly a nice perch inhaled the crank , I could clearly view this , it is not always the color , but the action:wink: ! Greetings , diemai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 leave it natural, I dig the grain in the wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Don Posted May 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Dimai and Jamie, Thanks - I was leaning toward leaving it natural as well. Now, the problem is where to hang the hooks. I can go like the original or try something else. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty919 Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 hay way to go it looks great. if you dont catch on it you can allways snag something with all them hooks lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacklejunky Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Looks good! Reminds me I have to try turning up a lure one of these days. I have a "Clisby micro lathe" that I ordered from Australia a while back that would work excellent on some small turned up lures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Don Posted May 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Thanks! I am thinking of hanging the hooks on the "plain" sides. Both sides have "eyes" 180* apart and plain 180* apart. I think it may be cool to have the "eyes" left alone to make it something new to the fish. Then again, it may not look very tempting to them. I will only get one shot at drilling for the hooks - so I am spending some time trying to decide. You are correct about all the hooks - hell, with all that weight it may not even float. Just thought of something - I will tape the hooks on in various positions and see what works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Don Posted May 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Thanks! Yep, turning is fun. I also made my first bowl today. Came out pretty good for not having the correct chisels. I just have an elCheapo lathe that I got at Harbor Freight. It works fine, but I have decided I need something a bit larger - not for lures but for other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipock2 Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Nice turning! I would leave it natural. Best Fishing Supplies on the Net - Home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Leave it Natural. Now what is the name of the original so I can get some sleep tonight ??? Great job ... wish I could work with wood .. I really "Butcher" it. JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Don Posted May 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 :lol:Sorry, I didn't mention the name before. I had meant to, but simply forgot. Here is the info I have on it. It is called Moonlight Dreadnought by Moonlight/Paw Paw Bait Co. Circa 1913 Length 4" NOTES: " Not often found. This unique lure has flat cup hardware consistant with Moonlight baits". Value $700 - $1000 Really, it is not that hard to turn a lure. I never ran a lathe until about a month ago. If you make a mistake, the design just changes a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Thanx Now I can get a good nights sleep and if I ever see one I will know what it is (ifn I can remember) .... Tried that lathe work many years ago .. just do not have the touch .. You guys are great with wood ... JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 I would create a mold for it and pour as many as you would like from it. Jed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR KNOW IT ALL KIND OF Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 Since its a topwater lure... I would paint it ALL BLACK!!!! and fish it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Don Posted May 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 If I were to paint it, I would do it like the original. But, I will just leave this one natural, finish it, keep it as a master and make some more only with the center thicker. I doubt that it is a good fisher, as it wasn't around long. Thanks to all for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 Don, talking about the centre section. I notice that you have introduced a radius at each end. This is good design, as a sharp corner would introduce a weak point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Don Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Vodkaman, Thanks. But the original has a larger diameter. I have to get some hardware for this lure in order to finish it. I need to find some of the "old" propellers. My lathe work has piqued my interest so much that all I want to do is turn wood. Will have to get a bunch of lures done and go fishing soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
