Lure--Prof Posted November 5, 2004 Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 I thought I'd add my lure dryer to the list, not for its great beauty or any outstanding features, but simply because of its...simplicity. The craft store provided the wheels for a buck a piece that hold 8 gator-clipped 3/16 dowels. The clips are from Wal-Mart and are crimped on, and the dowels are simply snugged into their 3/16th holes. The clips hold better than I thought they would; I've turned some 1 ounce poppers with no problem, and they're fine for bass-size lures. More wheels can be added quickly and easily; I'm working on a wheel with larger dowls to suspend large lures off of them between springs. Motor and shaft is a 20$ Wal-Mart rotisserie. No glue is used anywhere and it works just fine. It went together in a couple of hours including head-scratching time, and with a rotten back, I don't move quickly! I thought maybe this might inspire some guys who hadn't gotten around to building one yet. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markell Posted November 5, 2004 Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 Looks very similar to my wheel. I bought a bunch of Gator clips to hold the baits but decided to go with a split in the dowel and a screw. How well have the gator clips held up? I am in the process of building a new one and I am trying to find a bunch of cheap pin vices to use. The cheapest I have found is $2 which is twice what I want to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lure--Prof Posted November 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 Markell, I've only spun about 3 dozen lures on it so far, (2 and 3 times each lure) so I can't really say about longevity, but I expect no problems for my use, which is pretty low volume. If you can ever find pin vises for about a buck a piece, I'd sure make up a wheel or two with them! For awhile I did use some split dowel thingies for holders while painting and those did wear out, much to my surprise. But if I ever find a big sale on X-acto knives, I'll sure grab a bunch. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markell Posted November 5, 2004 Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 As luck would have it, I ran across this site this morning: http://www.moonindia.com/tools24.htm Price is right but they are in India. I am not sure what the shipping would be or a minimum order. I sent them an email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavu Posted December 8, 2004 Report Share Posted December 8, 2004 Anyone build a drying wheel, or have plans for building one, that will accomidate the heavy 2-6 oz jigs I build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markell Posted December 8, 2004 Report Share Posted December 8, 2004 6oz.? That is a lot of weight to hold. I would try to ge some type of screw clamp for those lead heads. I can say that the alligator clips will not hold them. I am still looking for a holder type I trust. Let us know what you decide on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted December 8, 2004 Report Share Posted December 8, 2004 Mike ill let you know how much mine will hold after i test it and add motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 I made some holders to hold 15" baits that work ok.They are a pain to make though.Its sort of like a home made fly tying vise clamp.Took 12" threaded rod,and band sawed a slot in the end big enough to fit the hook hanger width.Make the cut 34" from the end down the center of the rod.Then drill and tap for a cap screw about 38" from the rod end going through the slot.When you tighten the cap screw it pulls the sloted rod end together making a clamp.Sorry I dont have a picture.Hopefully someone will have an aesier solution for you.That was the first one I made,since then for my smaller baits I have been using springs and S hooks. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
