Thiskidlikes2fish Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) So I have started getting to the point on a lure where I want to make them very easy and repeatable. One problem I am having is getting the lips the same every time. I have tried snips, scroll saw,sanding. But can’t get repeatable results. Can’t spend much money as I am on a tight budget. I realize this may be unreasonable but I am a perfectionist. Edited June 28, 2021 by Thiskidlikes2fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 I have not used G 10 but I found making a template and using a laminate trimmer and effective way to duplicate exact lexan lips Recently I started trading with someone who has a fancy router they just program to cut exact duplicate lips or me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimb8s Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 Try to use one method , witch ever method seems to have best control when cutting , then slowly sand with sanding blocks or power tools . You are still learning , Practice will improve your skills even if you are getting different results you are still learning the in's and out's . Templates like Hillbilly Voodoo says , if you cut and sand to those lines you will have consistency Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw4 Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 as stated template, draw the line, cut to the outside of the line, sand the line off. Only real way to make that work in my experience. Fine tooth blades for the saws help and just go slow. Having a template that is good is really important. I find if i get hasty in the setup it goes downhill quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) I cut my circuit board lips with Wiss tin snips and finish them with a sanding block. Edited June 28, 2021 by mark poulson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 I do exactly as Mark does it. But it depends on the thickness of the G10. I use 1/32” G10 and Tin snips cut it easily. I got my Wiss compound snips from Home Depot a decade ago for about $12. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSpolarich Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 Look on YouTube for a video by Alvin Bowman, it might help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanBass Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 Try using a good quality 180 grit wet-dry sandpaper (the black stuff, you can usually find it in the automotive section of the hardware store) and a sanding block to shape your lips. G10 or FR4 is tough stuff and regular sandpaper will dull/break down quickly. Once the sandpaper is dull it is difficult to control. I (strongly) recommend using a good dust mask and working in a well ventilated area. The dust from G10 or FR4 (cured resin and glass fibers) is pretty nasty. Van 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiskidlikes2fish Posted July 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 Thanks guys I found a paper cutter for free and was able to use it to do this! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
