Mags Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 I am going to make some balsa poppers and was wondering what is a good way to make the cup for the mouth of the bait? I would like to make quite a few, so somthing quick and repeatable is what I am looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReelAppealLures Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 I am going to make some balsa poppers and was wondering what is a good way to make the cup for the mouth of the bait? I would like to make quite a few, so somthing quick and repeatable is what I am looking for. I use a burr for small poppers... There are quite a few different burrs out there, single cut, double cut or like above. I use the burr in the picture above because it was available to me. The burr is around 25mm, but you can get smaller to suit your cup size. They make consistent cupped faces over and over, I use high RPM and the finish is good. NB. These will mess you up if you slip...Work safe. These have been created using the above burr. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly1 Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 The burrs are the way to go. If you want a different profile use a forstner bit wile the balsa is still square and drill a large hole just a little below the center line then put the cup in it will give you a pop-r type profile on the face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny.Barile Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Another guy (like myself) who hates removing trebles from lively fish??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thanks. I'm guessing I can find these at a woodworking store? Do you put them in a Dremel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReelAppealLures Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Another guy (like myself) who hates removing trebles from lively fish??????? Yes, singles are great for the fish and angler, I run barbless trebles if using a treble hook...They do a lot less damage.Thanks. I'm guessing I can find these at a woodworking store? Do you put them in a Dremel? I use my burrs in a jacobs chuck on my lathe...Burrs that will fit a dremel tool will be small, but it depends on how big your poppers will be. You can shape a mouth using a dremel and burr.You can also use a "spade" bit. Round off the corners of the bit to achieve a nice profile and drill your blanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoya Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I use a burr for small poppers... There are quite a few different burrs out there, single cut, double cut or like above. I use the burr in the picture above because it was available to me. The burr is around 25mm, but you can get smaller to suit your cup size. They make consistent cupped faces over and over, I use high RPM and the finish is good. NB. These will mess you up if you slip...Work safe. These have been created using the above burr. Those burrs come in different "grits" so make you pay attention to which one you buy. Gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) Those burrs come in different "grits" so make you pay attention to which one you buy. Gene What would be a good grit size on this type burr for working with balsa? I'm really looking for something in the 1/4" size range for making ballast holes in balsa baits and everything I've tried so far wants to tear out even after sealing the wood. Sorry for the highjack Mags. Ben Edited September 27, 2011 by RayburnGuy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoya Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 What would be a good grit size on this type burr for working with balsa? I'm really looking for something in the 1/4" size range for making ballast holes in balsa baits and everything I've tried so far wants to tear out even after sealing the wood. Sorry for the highjack Mags. Ben Ben, Here are a couple of links that have several burrs. There is no grit "size". Just listed as coarse, medium, fine, etc. http://www.mountainwoodcarvers.com/bits.htm http://www.woodcarverssupply.com/Structured-Carbide-Burrs-Kutzall-1_4/products/115/ As to which "grit", I'm not sure that changing your "grit" would solve your problem. I would suggest that you slow your speed down and be less agressive when you first start your hole. Gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Thanks Gene. I think I'll try the burrs. Seems like they would be a lot less likely to "grab" and cause tear out. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 @ Mags I'm using the round and oval router bits from the "Dremel" accessories range , for larger indentions on bigger lures it is of advantage to pre-drill the depth of the dimple and just widen the hole towards the circumferrence . Make sure not to guide the rotating tool sidewards towards the rim but rather more from the outside to the center or paralell following the circumferrence , ...never apply too much pressure , .......if you slide it over the rim accidentally , you're most likely messed up , as no wood filler may help on that thin and delicate location . But I haven't used those bits on balsa before but abachiwood , which is a bit more dense than the darker and harder balsa, ...but similar in grain . good luck , ....greetz , diemai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
