apaseman Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 I have been trying to locate PVC board for making swimbaits. My local Home Depot seems to think they have discontinued it. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDille Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Go to a "real' lumber yard, home depot has a lot, but they aren't very specific on what it is. and most of the help, at least at my store doesn't know what really is what. I have had them tell me things are discontinued, then walk 2 isles over and find a brand new pallet ready to be stocked. George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskyguy520 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 I have been trying to locate PVC board for making swimbaits. My local Home Depot seems to think they have discontinued it. Any ideas? What is PVC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhopkins Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 What is PVC? cellular vinyl pvc. google it to get more info. it's all i use for baits. easy to carve, sand. no grain to deal with, waterproof so it won'f absorb water. consistant mass and very bouyant. go to a building supply place ( i get mine at Lowe's ) and ask about pvc exterior millwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTBasser Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 cellular vinyl pvc. google it to get more info. it's all i use for baits. easy to carve, sand. no grain to deal with, waterproof so it won'f absorb water. consistant mass and very bouyant. go to a building supply place ( i get mine at Lowe's ) and ask about pvc exterior millwork. Can you turn that stuff on a lathe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apaseman Posted February 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 I've tried both Home Depots and the Lowes, neither has any. Now, to try lumber yards. Can you turn that stuff on a lathe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROWINGADUBAY Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Can you turn that stuff on a lathe? You can use a lathe but you have to use sand paper or a belt sander to shape it cutters and gouges dont work that good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apaseman Posted February 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Finally found some, out of the 9 lumber yards where I live, the last one I called had some. Stuff is hard to find! You can use a lathe but you have to use sand paper or a belt sander to shape it cutters and gouges dont work that good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskyguy520 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 cellular vinyl pvc. google it to get more info. it's all i use for baits. easy to carve, sand. no grain to deal with, waterproof so it won'f absorb water. consistant mass and very bouyant. go to a building supply place ( i get mine at Lowe's ) and ask about pvc exterior millwork. Thank you, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish With Teeth Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 I have been trying to locate PVC board for making swimbaits. My local Home Depot seems to think they have discontinued it. Any ideas? My local Home Depot does not have it but, my local Lowe's store does have it. That's where I buy mine. You have to go to the lumber section where they sell exterior trim. It comes in 4" & 6" widths X 8' long. Just be sure to buy the kind with 2 smooth sides. Some of it has 1 smooth side and one side like rough cedar. My Lowe's has both. You just need to look. Many of the store employee's just don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish With Teeth Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 What is PVC? I think it stands for poly vinyl chloride. If you have the white plastic drain pipes in your house, it's that stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
