SNOWMAN CUSTOM BAITS Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 I have finally decided to break down an build a lure dryer after all these years. Now my question are there any pros or cons on the direction of the baits? Sticking out like a faris wheel or length wise like a rotisserie? I know you guys have some thoughts on this so please weigh in good or bad. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 It doesn't matter on which axis baits are turned - either works equally well. So which you choose has more to do with practicalities like the size of the baits you build, and how you will attach the baits to it. My small turner has an axle with 6 alligator clips that clamp onto the lips of baits (protected with a little blue painters tape). Works well for me since I build small batches of bass baits and rarely paint lipless baits or baits so long that they would hit the frame at the bottom of the turner. My turner runs at 4 rpm, slow enough that I can clip baits into the alligator clips while it is running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 A rotating shaft with alligator clips, like Bob uses, is fine for cranks and smaller baits, as long as the motor is slow, and they aren't too heavy. For larger, heavier baits, like swim baits, a ferris wheel-type turner, with parallel discs on a rotating shaft, works better for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 As above, the attitude does not matter, I have tested both. DAve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWMAN CUSTOM BAITS Posted August 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Thanks guys bobp that's the way I am building mine with the arms with clips to attach to the bills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 (edited) For my turner, I found a package of alligator clips at Home Depot that fit on 1/8" wooden dowels. The axle is a piece of 1/2" dowel with three holes drilled in it (making for 6 spokes) and the 1/8" dowel spokes epoxied in, with the alligator clips crimped onto the spokes. I found an A/C low rpm motor on the internet, a Micro Yang 4 rpm disk motor that's small but produces a surprising amount of torque. It cost $7. I've been running mine for more than 10 years with no failures. Not pretty but it gets the job done. Edited August 30, 2014 by BobP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWMAN CUSTOM BAITS Posted August 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 this is the start to mine still have to figure out a way to brace the uprights but this is as far asi got before the game started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarverGLX Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Holds 24 lures. They attach with hooks and rubber bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt M Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 I made mine off a bbq rotisserie motor. It is a 2" block of wood attached to the motor and Velcro attached to the 2" block. I use square dowels for the handles with alligator clips to hold the baits by the bills. The other half of the Velcro is attached to the handle so I can attach the bait to the turner as while it's turning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 I built mine like Carver did although mine only has places for 8 baits. The one problem I have is the rubber bands I've been buying seem prone to drying out and breaking rather frequently. Been meaning to replace them with carburetor springs, but haven't gotten around to it. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpalinsk Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 I built mine like Carver did although mine only has places for 8 baits. The one problem I have is the rubber bands I've been buying seem prone to drying out and breaking rather frequently. Been meaning to replace them with carburetor springs, but haven't gotten around to it. Ben Just had a couple near disasters this weekend because of old rubberbands and I like the carb spring idea a lot. Thanks Ben! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Just had a couple near disasters this weekend because of old rubberbands and I like the carb spring idea a lot. Thanks Ben! I've had a couple of those disasters as well. Went to sleep one night only to wake up hearing a clunk........clunk.....clunk sound. Not a pretty sight to wake up to. That was before I started fastening the bait with two rubber bands. Had a band or two break since then, but fortunately the other one held. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 I used a ferris wheel to turn my swimbaits when I used Etex on them, and I found the safest way was to use paper clips, bent to size for each lure. Carburetor springs sound like a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 I haven't actually tried the carb springs yet, but I'm pretty sure they can be cut to an appropriate length to fit your dryer and have a new open loop bent into it where the cut was made. And they should still be forgiving enough to hook easily onto a lure. May have to give this a try this week if I don't forget about it AGAIN. lol Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Try making your own springs and leave the ends as long as you will need. Doesn't take many wraps to have enough stretch to work. Musky Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinHanses Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 I made one yesterday out of some scrap 1x7, some 1x2, 5/8" dowel, clips, 21v turntable motor (2.5-3rpm), and a step down transformer. Cost me all of $20, because I had the junk microwave given to me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWMAN CUSTOM BAITS Posted September 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 Thanks guys. As bad as my luck with rubber bands is I wouldn't even consider them. I have settled on alligator clips. I have even thought about the lure turner sence I posted that pic been too busy catching fish but thanks for all the tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 Thanks guys. As bad as my luck with rubber bands is I wouldn't even consider them. I have settled on alligator clips. I have even thought about the lure turner sence I posted that pic been too busy catching fish but thanks for all the tips. Jeez, that's tough! Hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimP Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 I like to add a timer into the loop. Just plug your dryer into the timer and the timer into AC outlet. Cost is next to nothing and you can set it for the time needed for the cure time and forget it. Just get one that you can configure to only turn off so it will not cycle on and off every 24 hours. Most will have a manual start button. Roll the dial for the time you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimP Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 (The original image is posted to the "Hard Bait" gallery) Maybe someone will find value in this. This is my lure turner/drying rack. I re-purposed an old motor from a piece of woodworking gear that had a variable speed motor. Variable speed is not need but handy. The arms are about 14 inches long and 2 inches wide. One arm has paper clips screwed to both sides on the edges and one arm has the same clips on one edge and "Velcro" on the other side to hold unusual items.Another thing you might find handy is the roller chain connecting the two arms. That works well, there is no slop during rotation so there is no need to try and balance the load at that given time. The motor is direct drive to one arm and chain driven to the next. I'm sure if needed you could extend out several more arms if needed. This setup is nice and compact, works well, and can spin +30 lures at a time if needed as configured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 (The original image is posted to the "Hard Bait" gallery) Maybe someone will find value in this. This is my lure turner/drying rack. I re-purposed an old motor from a piece of woodworking gear that had a variable speed motor. Variable speed is not need but handy. The arms are about 14 inches long and 2 inches wide. One arm has paper clips screwed to both sides on the edges and one arm has the same clips on one edge and "Velcro" on the other side to hold unusual items. Another thing you might find handy is the roller chain connecting the two arms. That works well, there is no slop during rotation so there is no need to try and balance the load at that given time. The motor is direct drive to one arm and chain driven to the next. I'm sure if needed you could extend out several more arms if needed. This setup is nice and compact, works well, and can spin +30 lures at a time if needed as configured. I really like your design! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Moreau Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Ya really your imagination is the limit. Mine is nothing special but gets the job done for Cranks or Large Swimbaits. I cant remember the last time i used it though. LOL I hardley ever use epoxy now a days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
