Crymdawg Posted November 25, 2023 Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 I've been making my own A-Rigs but have been unable to figure out how to put a Willow Leaf Blade on the arms like the Commercial companies do. Does anyone have a suggestion to resolve my problem ?? Thanks in Advance !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 (edited) I put them on when I build A rigs. I start with a spacer like one uses on spinner baits to space the blades. I choose the spot for the closest one to the head, wipe some superglue on the wire, slide the spacer over the glue and crimp it in place. Next I add a bead. Then I put a blade on a clevis and slide it up the wire. Next I add another bead. Finally I put superglue on the wire and slide a spacer over it and crimp it down. The glue is just an added step that I do because I have had a spacer come loose a time or two. Edited November 26, 2023 by Jig Man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 I used to make them like Jig man but just found it real tedious working with so many parts. Rosco makes a product that I settled with called a swivel sleeve. They work really well and replace a lot of small parts. They are crimped right on your wire but need a good set of crimpers so they won’t move. I’ll put a link up for you. https://www.roscotackle.com/product/romar-sleeve-swivel/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kasilofchrisn Posted November 27, 2023 Report Share Posted November 27, 2023 11 hours ago, Apdriver said: I used to make them like Jig man but just found it real tedious working with so many parts. Rosco makes a product that I settled with called a swivel sleeve. They work really well and replace a lot of small parts. They are crimped right on your wire but need a good set of crimpers so they won’t move. I’ll put a link up for you. https://www.roscotackle.com/product/romar-sleeve-swivel/ You can buy the swivel sleeves from Barlows in a 25 pack. Much easier than ordering the minimum from Roscoe which is at least 1,000. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crymdawg Posted December 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 Apdriver, how do you keep the swivel sleeve in place??? Do you merely "clamp down" one or both ends??? Crym Dawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 7 hours ago, Crymdawg said: Apdriver, how do you keep the swivel sleeve in place??? Do you merely "clamp down" one or both ends??? Crym Dawg You need crimping pliers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted December 2, 2023 Report Share Posted December 2, 2023 10 hours ago, Crymdawg said: Apdriver, how do you keep the swivel sleeve in place??? Do you merely "clamp down" one or both ends??? Crym Dawg Yes. I crimp both ends of the swivel sleeve. If you want a spinner on the middle wire of a 5 arm A-Rig, you need to use a clevis for the middle wire like jigmans example. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dink Master Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 Booms Fishing CP2 Fishing Crimping Tool for Single-Barrel Sleeves - Amazon American Fishing Wire Single Barrel Crimp Sleeves - Amazon size #2 I.D. - .047 in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Posted December 3, 2023 Report Share Posted December 3, 2023 There is an electricians tool that looks like that. Don't know for sure what they call it, but has a cutter in front of the crimpers. Mite be easier to source locally. Maybe Harbor Freight, Ace Hardware or one of the box stores. Arne. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crymdawg Posted January 3 Author Report Share Posted January 3 Any one know where I can get a tool like the photo that Dink Master posted. I'm using the "swivel sleeves" that Ap Driver referred to. I bought a Crimping Pliers along with the swivel sleeves from Barlow's. I tried using it last night and the sleeves slid down the wire shaft. I have one of the Electric Devices that are referenced. Tonight I went to Harbor Freight and they really didn't have anything I thought would work. I then went to Michael's Crafts and bought a "Micro Crimper Tool". I hope that will work. Anybody have suggestions would be appreciated. Maybe I'm using a TOO THIN of a wire to make the arms. What is the wire diameter that you have found to be successful ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 I put a coat of super glue on the wire where the spacer fits, then slide the spacer over the glue and crimp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 10 hours ago, Crymdawg said: Any one know where I can get a tool like the photo that Dink Master posted. I'm using the "swivel sleeves" that Ap Driver referred to. I bought a Crimping Pliers along with the swivel sleeves from Barlow's. I tried using it last night and the sleeves slid down the wire shaft. I have one of the Electric Devices that are referenced. Tonight I went to Harbor Freight and they really didn't have anything I thought would work. I then went to Michael's Crafts and bought a "Micro Crimper Tool". I hope that will work. Anybody have suggestions would be appreciated. Maybe I'm using a TOO THIN of a wire to make the arms. What is the wire diameter that you have found to be successful ??? You will want to use as large a wire as you can get away with. If you are making your harness you may be limited by your wire bending tool. I’m pretty sure I use .041 but will be down in my shop later and will check. If you use too small a wire, the a rig won’t hold its shape well and bend easily. Also as you have experienced, if the wire is too small for the swivel sleeve, or not sized correctly, they can slide on you. I will look at the crimping tool I use and see if it has markings but it is one with several slots to choose from. I use a small slot with a vee that crimps tightly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dink Master Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 (edited) Crymdawg -"Any one know where I can get a tool like the photo that Dink Master posted." Amazon - Booms Fishing CP2 Fishing Crimping Tool for Single-Barrel Sleeves Edited January 3 by Dink Master 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Spent a few hours in my shop and took a look at my A Rig components. .041 wire no. 7 coast lock swivel for end of the arms no 5 swivel sleeve the crimpers do not have any markings but I have a photo. They are 81/4 inches long. I use the crimp channel marked in red. It’s very small but is round as opposed to the v shape. Memory wasn’t so good. I believe I prolly bought from The Barlow brothers. Just another option for you. Good luck….. https://barlowstackle.com/standard-crimper-cutters-p932/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
