Travis Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 Like someone mentioned above, you can find anything in the ''archives" on T.U ------------- You just have to look !! Pete I don't even bother linking the stuff anymore. If guys really searched the site they would be very surprised about what guys have been doing for a very long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aulrich Posted June 14, 2016 Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 So I got myself a profile gauge and really the body shape is not that complicated. I will do a lexan lip vs an aluminum one, though one bit of construction has me wondering. As clos as I can tell the part of the lip that is in the bait must have a slot cut in it to accommodate the through wire and the wire runs through the middle of the lip. Since I will only make a couple of these baits I will do the heat gun and bend by eye method. Currently I am thinking of this way to build the lip. 1. cut out general shape 3/16 or 1/4 stock which ever I have on hand 2. drill 3/16 hole just under but touching the first fold line. 3. Cut an 1/8 slot down the centerline to the hole. 4. Using a dremel tool grind a dish into the middle segment. Sand and polish tool marks 5. make the bends 6. Grind a relief on the trailing edge of lower bed sand and polish tool marks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Like someone mentioned above, you can find anything in the ''archives" on T.U ------------- You just have to look !! http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/13053-polycarbonate-lexan-lip-former/ http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/11740-compound-bending-lexan/ Still using mine . Pete Wow! Love it! So 180 deg is the magic temp - who knew. I love using the search feature. Usually search forums. I have yet to get back to 2008 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
