whitaker201 Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 I have been lurking here for a while but now I have joined the site. I wanted to say that you guys have inspired me to start down this journey of creating custom crankbaits. I make my own spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, jigs, and jig heads right now but I am going to add CB's to the list next. Sadly it will be a few months before I get the space cleaned out in the barn for a little workshop. I will continue to try try to soak up as much knowledge as I can for this craft until my workshop will be ready. I have a lot to learn about the painting side but thanks to you guys here I think I will be able to shorten that learning curve. The last time I painted a bait I kept it pretty simple and used rattle cans. This time I am going to go all in and get a good airbrush setup. Once again thank you for sharing on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 Whitaker201, I think you'll find t.u to be a great site, friendly and a great resource with something for everyone. From beginner to grizzled veterans! Good luck with the crankbait building (there's still time to go back to wire and metal ) ........glider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitaker201 Posted June 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 Thank you glider. Hahaha. Wire baits are much simpler to build for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayetti Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 welcome to the board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitaker201 Posted June 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Thank for the welcome guys. Anybody want to stop buy and clean out a barn for me? Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliders Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Your gonna need a bigger barn....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitaker201 Posted June 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 That would probably be easier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Welcome and yep your materials just keep growing. What you got is never good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastman03 Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Where are you from? Welcome here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 I have been lurking around this place for around ten years and still regard myself as a beginner. I agree with the 'bigger barn' notion, one thing that I have learned is that no matter how big a space that you allocate for lure building, it will never be enough. Welcome to TU. Share and enjoy. Dave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 lol Dave I'll second that. To put up a booth, I have to move somthing upstairs. There's a problem with that......... there is no room up there. This may call for an addition. Addition for a paint booth just doesnt make sense. See what this hobby does to ya>>>>>! Confused/Dale 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitaker201 Posted June 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Eastman: I am from Ohio Vman and Dale: I am trying to do this right the first time. I would like a place to paint, a place to work, and another place to pour wire baits. I will keep yall posted on my progress. Right now it looks like I am probably 2-3 months away from getting a work space ready. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitaker201 Posted August 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Well my plan is taking longer than expected. So far we have hauled out 3.5 tons of scrap metal! We are getting close to finished with the clean out stage. It is a good size barn with a loft so room should not be an issue. Next up will be remodel the lean-to section and rewire the whole barn. Mercy this is a bigger job than expected! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 I have just moved into a new place. I had plans to set-up shop again. I solved the ventilation problem, as my new shop would be out-doors, under the cover of an awning roof. Unfortunately, I have rediscovered my love of fishing, and do two competitions every day. They will not allow me to use lures, which was rather distressing, but it is still fun beating the locals. On average I win a prize 2 out of 3 days. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
