Tman69671 Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 How do you guys put through wires in wood? I have been using screw eyes and have a couple of baits wires would be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 There are several ways to do it. First, you can cut the bait in half (or build the bait from 2 separate planks), then make recesses for the hardware and lay in a thru-wire frame, then glue the bait back together. That's what I do. Second, you can saw a longitudinal slot in the belly of the bait and insert your frame, then fill the slot with glue. I think that's how Rapala does many of their balsa baits. Third, you can drill a hole from nose to tail, insert a line tie-to-tail hanger frame, then drill a hole in the belly and hook the belly hanger onto the first frame, then fill the void with glue. Guys often have trouble with this method since it can be hard to drill a straight hole through the whole bait without the bit wandering off center. There may be more ways, these are just the ones I've either done or read about here on TU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmarty93 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Check out this video by paul adams, he shows the slot method that bob was talking about. The gentleman who made this video is Paul Adams. He is a pretty sharp guy and has a few good videos on youtube. Hope that helps! Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmarty93 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 I'm posting from my phone and don't see the link in my last post. Im not sure If its because I'm on my phone or if I'm doing something wrong, anyway, if you search "making wooden crankbaits" on youtube, i believe the first video that pops up is the one that im speaking of. There is a picture of a foiled crankbait with red eyes and blue painted top, with a black background. As mentioned previously the guys name is paul adams. It is a two part video. Part one covers the through wire. Part 2 is worth watching as well, I really like how he foils the lure. Very interesting. I'm looking forward to attempting it. Good Luck! Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Fun videos to watch. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmarty93 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Just wanted to add, if anyone is interested in the style of marking gauge he uses in the video, harbor freight carries them for, I believe, less than 10 dollars. I picked one up and it has been invaluable. I use it all the time. I found it extremely handy to use to score the center line around the entire top and bottom of any wooden bait that I cut out on my scroll saw, before starting to shape, while the sides are still flat and parallel. After I lightly score the center line, I take a fine tip sharpie marker, and run the tip in the groove around the lure. the marker soaks into the wood a bit and allows you to keep your center line, even after sanding a bit off. By doing that, you would be amazed how much easier it to check from side to side for consistency while shaping the bait.Hope that makes sense. I just completed my first couple of baits that I made from scratch, and have them ready for paint. One is balsa, the other cedar. I'm pretty excited to get them painted. Thanks to everyone who has helped with their advice!!!! Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
