Musky0503 Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 I ordered the Wire Former from Hagen Sunday. Problem #1 the don't accept CC's on the web order page. You have to call when their open & give it to them. Problem #2 the Musky adapter kit won't be in stock for a month. Which means I'm either going to be making hand made Circle Turns or I'm shut down. Problem #3. I had to call in to get this info, they didn;t call me and tell me. Needless to say I'm not a happy customer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 HaHa I hear your pain had a similar situation but you must admit not too many people are bending rebar for their wire like you musky guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky0503 Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Sometimes it feels like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky0503 Posted July 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Now i just called again and they told me they make the adapter In house but their running a month or two behind schedule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 I had an adapter made by a local machine shop, but I sent them my existing adapter and gave them the changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) I only build inline spinners for myself, so this wouldn't apply to mass production. I bend .051" stainless with round nose pliers and it doesn't take as long as it does to bend in a bender. Just make sure you leave the tag end long enough to have plenty of leverage when bending. I use round nose pliers to hold the wire and do the bending with my thumb. I then cut the tag end off with side cutters, as I have never mastered the bend and twist method of breaking it off even. To get the hang of using round nose pliers, practice with smaller wire to get the method worked out. They will make a perfect circle with experience. Musky Glenn Edited July 30, 2015 by Musky Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky0503 Posted July 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Thanks Glenn I have used this method with varible results and bought the hagens for a more professional look to the loops. Not the crimp here, squeeze there, form here loops that I make with the Round nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky0503 Posted July 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 YES I got the exact same kit from DO-IT http://store.do-itmolds.com/Wire-Former-Muskie-Lure-Adapter-Kit_p_867.html for two dollars cheaper, the exact same part from Hagens, shipped tommorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Why buy direct from Hagens? You can buy the same bender from LPO and save at least $20 if not more. Just like buying Do-It molds. You can always buy the same molds cheaper elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky0503 Posted August 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 I wanted to make sure that i got a Hagens wire former, not some cheap knock off brand that looks similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky0503 Posted August 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) It's here It's here I fitted the updated .051 kit, Now A question of Use-you obviously start with the turner (Wheel looking tool with the handle) then move up to the to the upright tool for Circle loops correct? Edited August 1, 2015 by Musky0503 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zib Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Yes, you make the loop using the bottom handle. First you make the "R" bend then flip it over to bend it the other way. The wrapping of the wire around the shaft is done at the top part of the bender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 When you are using the top to make your loops, be sure to hold pressure inward towards your loop as you turn the handle for nice tight loops. Good luck and have fun with your new Hagens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky0503 Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Thanks for the tips guys, I can use all of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
