Oncorhynchus_tshawytscha Posted March 12, 2005 Report Share Posted March 12, 2005 Hey everyone, I'm making crankbaits right now, and the bodies are coming out fine. My problem stems from the fact that I live in College Place/Walla Walla WA, and nobody around here carries Lexan for the lips. Is there an online store, or possibly a substitute I could use for my crankbaits? I have heard of using metal, but I don't know what to use. Thanks, Brock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted March 12, 2005 Report Share Posted March 12, 2005 Hey everyone' date='I'm making crankbaits right now, and the bodies are coming out fine. My problem stems from the fact that I live in College Place/Walla Walla WA, and nobody around here carries Lexan for the lips. Is there an online store, or possibly a substitute I could use for my crankbaits? I have heard of using metal, but I don't know what to use. Thanks, Brock[/quote'] Try Home Depot or a local glass store. Someone there has to have it. 22G or 24G Stainless works great but you'll need a Good set of Aviation snips, Carbide or Titanium bits and some fine files. A grinding wheel sure comes in handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukach4 Posted March 12, 2005 Report Share Posted March 12, 2005 I use the extra inserts fron tackle boxes ( the little plastic spacers). They are easy to cut with an exacto and shape with a dreml tool. I guess its better than throwing them in the garbage. Plus they are a littl flexable for running into structure in the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskietom51 Posted March 12, 2005 Report Share Posted March 12, 2005 I ordered a couple sheets from McMaster Carr.com they have a great selection an the order was fast. I think your aways off from them but at least you'll get the right stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 www.lairdplastics.com I ordered a 4X8 ft. sheet of .060 (1/16 inch) polycarbonate, had it cut into 2X2 ft. squares, and shipped for around $50.00. They have two locations in Wa. Here is one of them...... Laird Plastics, Inc. 650 South Industrial Way Seattle, WA 98108 Tel: 206-623-4900 Toll Free: 800-610-1016 Skeeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
