DanCampbell Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Hello, I am wondering what thickness of wood would be a good starting point for a flat sided crank? I think if you start too thin you would risk cracking the wood while drilling for the belly weight. Thanks Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danderson Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 I make alot of baits at 1/2". I make them out of balsa and basswood from sizes ranging from bass sized cranks to musky sized cranks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benton B Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 I use 3/8 and 1/2 stock for flatsided baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danderson Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 I should've stated that I use 1/4" pieces glued together to make the 1/2". I usually do through wire and it's easier this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanCampbell Posted April 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 I should've stated that I use 1/4" pieces glued together to make the 1/2". I usually do through wire and it's easier this way. Thanks for the information guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjack Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 I use various sizes depending upon the bait size, action, and application .372", .375", .42", .44", .46", .50", .75" and 1.00" I mill my own balsa from standard stock sizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
