Basschamp167 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Hey folks, I'm starting to get back into lure building after a 2 year hiatus. I used to make mostly muskie lures, but I want to start making suspending jerkbaits for bass. I want to make my diving lips from G10 circuit board but I am not sure how I would go about cutting it. I would assume a rotary tool with a cut-off wheel would do? Thanks, Zach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Depends on the thickness. I use 1/32" G-10 for bass baits. For cutting it, the easiest and fastest by far is metal snips. I use Wiss straight cut compound metal snips, about $12 at Home Depot. Cut a little outside the line, then take it down to the exact line with a Dremel fine sanding cylinder. Some guys who build large batches of baits prefer to stack lip material with adhesive, tape on a template, and cut out the stack with a band saw. My maximum batch of baits is 6, so it's just as fast to do them one by one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Mac Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 I think I asked a similar question two years ago, and got the same reply from BobP... and he is right! Bandsaw blade wear down FAST when cutting G10. I've had several blades break after extended use. The snips have been flawless for 2 years. They cut it like scissors do paper, perfect. Also, you don't have near as much of the fiberglass dust floating around like you would using a bandsaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadawgs Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Kind of a thread hijack but it's been a while and I figured its better than starting a new thread. Can y'all recommend a source for g-10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetickhound Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 (edited) Kind of a thread hijack but it's been a while and I figured its better than starting a new thread. Can y'all recommend a source for g-10?Even though you're a dirty, lowdown thread hijackin' DAWG, let this Vol point you towards McMaster-Carr. They have everything under the Big Orange sun hardware and fastener wise.... They also carry G10 and polycarbonate sheet...As a bonus they are located in Atlanta and ship within 1 day to me in Fayetteville... Here's the link: http://www.mcmaster.com/#garolite/=na62zz Edited June 21, 2013 by bluetickhound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 McMaster-Carr does sell G-10, which they classify under the generic name of "Garolite". Garolite, G10, FR2, Micarta are all synonyms or variants of the same circuit board material. The rub comes when you want a particular color. It comes in a wide variety. When I last ordered from McMaster, the G10 was a dull yellow. Their G11 was a more pleasing light green color. You need to ask the color before you order. A white-slightly-greenish G10 is the most used color for crankbait lips. I used to get mine online from ASP Rocketry, a site for rocket hobby builders. But a buddy I directed there told me they had switched their G10 to a different color. So I'm now adrift. If anyone has found white G10 online lately, I'd appreciate hearing about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadawgs Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Well you know it's a good site when a tenessee fan can muster the kindness to help out ga boy. I appreciate it but I'm going to hold off and see what else I can find. If they can get it to me that fast then I'll wait until I'm closer to being ready for it. Bob, thank you and please keep us updated if you find anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetickhound Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Ha! If there's anything that will bring most Southern boys together regardless of school affiliation it's fishing.... And maybe the Braves.... Bob Here's a link I found that has all sorts of colors of G10... You gotta scroll down a ways to get to the white but it's there. http://www.alphaknifesupply.com/micarta.htm#G10-White Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadawgs Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Last question. What thickness do y'all recommend in decimal form? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetickhound Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 (edited) Of the usual availability .036 is what I use... If fractional thickness is available 1/32" is what I go with. Use the yellow handle Wiss tin snips to cut it with and dremel down to final shape. To me i prefer to use G10 (or micarta, garlolite, circuit board.... Whatever you want to call it...) over lexan for the crankbaits I build, which are balsa and tend to run shallow (5 feet or less) as the lakes in my area are shallow (most being resevoirs averaging 15 feet or less) anyway. No need for me to try to make a deep diver.... Edited June 21, 2013 by bluetickhound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 I use 1/32" (.031) for everything. That's also the thickness of pre-cut lips sold by online suppliers like lurepartsonline.com. .031 is stiffer than a Lexan lip that is twice as thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don-Art Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 For small runs' I use a hand held shear and if additional shaping is required. I disc or belt sand. I have a manual operated sheet metal shear that works nicely for straight cuts coffin shaped lips. If I use a scroll or band saw I stack saw them. The general rule of thumb is that three saw teeth must contact the thickness of what your cutting.The glass fibers quickly dull the blades,so in most cases I don't use this method. Water jet cutting or die cutting would be good for large runs.I cut my Poly carbonate/Lexan lips on a laser. I have also CNC routed G10 with a solid carbide bit with a diamond pattern with a drill point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadawgs Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 I recieved some g-10 from McMaster today. It was white/light green. Thanks again guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetickhound Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Thats what color I got also. So far the fish haven't seemed to mind at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Mac Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 For small runs' I use a hand held shear and if additional shaping is required. I disc or belt sand. I have a manual operated sheet metal shear that works nicely for straight cuts coffin shaped lips. If I use a scroll or band saw I stack saw them. The general rule of thumb is that three saw teeth must contact the thickness of what your cutting.The glass fibers quickly dull the blades,so in most cases I don't use this method. Water jet cutting or die cutting would be good for large runs.I cut my Poly carbonate/Lexan lips on a laser. I have also CNC routed G10 with a solid carbide bit with a diamond pattern with a drill point. I am so so jealous of your toys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don-Art Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Yes, It a pretty darn nice perk. I have 30 years with the same company. But to be honest I get more satisfaction from using my hands. I like to try a lot of different designs and I am always tweaking things. I am quite often thinking about my next modification or design before I complete the one in hand. So for the most part it is hard to justify doing a large run of anything. I recently proto typed a multi layer Sintra crank bait that Utilized the laser to cut out each of the 5 layers profile. Well enough for now I believe that I have veered off topic far enough for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
