bmadd Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Looking at making some 4 to 6" large wakebaits. Anyone ever use dowell rods for lure bodies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipock2 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Looking at making some 4 to 6" large wakebaits. Anyone ever use dowell rods for lure bodies? Yes! Sure makes turning on a lathe alot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbduc Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Sure do. Broken shovel handles even some closet rod from time-to-time. Starting out with a round stock speeds things up. Other times when I'm after a specific type of wood I head to the lumber store but even then I'll check to see if it's available in dowel form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmadd Posted January 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I'm having trouble marking center on the ends. Do you guys worry with that or not? I'm having to do all my shaping by 80 grit sandpaper, dremel and a wood rasp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbduc Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 They make tools specifically for that. I have a jig I made to do this. Here's a link to give you an idea. Buy Steel Center Finder, Steel Center Finder, Measuring Tools - Woodcraft.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmadd Posted January 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Awesome! That's exactly what I need. Thanks for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
