Mart Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 i built this while at work today i though i'd start with the wired hinge frame then buil my bait around it as i found a small sheet of what i think you guys class as pvc trimboard so i'm going to attempt the split down the middle then rejoin method, as i made a glide bait out of it tonight and it seems ok or will be with a few coats of etex on its made from .060" stainless wire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Do you plan to install ballast to keep the bait upright? Not all baits require ballast, and the hooks do perform some ballast function, but most baits need ballast to keep them upright and stablilized while running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rofish Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 When I saw the picture, I thought the same way as BobP did. One way to avoid possible problems with the stability of the lure would be to lower the upper part of the wire, but still, you cannot be sure that the lure will be stable. This depends very much on the flotability of your PVC material. Also, you may have some problems when pressing the 2 parts together, because the wire would need some deeper grooves into the material so as the 2 parts fit together. This depends on how tough the material is. I think that the old way of making the wire frame for through wirering is better ( pieces of nails hammered into hard wood, around which you build the wire frame). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 @ Mart By the way your wire is bent I can figure out , that it must have been quite hard to bend it ,...... I guess , that a more "fine grade" wire form is essential . Also you need space at the bottom(belly) to set in weights , so you must place the wire form higher(thus it has to be entirely smaller) . good luck , diemai:yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mart Posted June 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 yes the bait will require ballast but there should be just enough room to squeeze it in inbetween the wire frame just below the centre line and i'll pocket the pvc out to accept the bends in the wire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 If you figure out how much ballast you need, you can use egg sinkers or split shot, and pinch or thread them onto your lower wire before you glue up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmail Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Mart - hook a small 12 v battery either end of that harness (for a few seconds) and you can melt it into the PVC. Do a trial first though !!!! works good. pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Pete, you're scaring me now Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mart Posted June 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Mart - hook a small 12 v battery either end of that harness (for a few seconds) and you can melt it into the PVC. Do a trial first though !!!! works good. pete i like your thinking saves messing about with a lighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhopkins Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Mart - hook a small 12 v battery either end of that harness (for a few seconds) and you can melt it into the PVC. Do a trial first though !!!! works good. pete hey Pete, would that be a cranking battery or the deep cycle battery:D? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 Will their be an extra charge? (JR started it). Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmail Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 (edited) Sorry I have been away and missed all the comedy!! Use any type you like:eek:!! but as I said small meaning (I should have said) 2 - 5 amp OR use a rheostat.pete Edited June 14, 2009 by hazmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
