squigster Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 Hello, I have finally got my first crankbait almost done. I am using a fly tying vise to hold the bait while I paint it and it works fairly well. I want to try and paint a few at a time and I do not have the funds to buy 5 or 6 vises. Does anyone have any setups that work well or maybe some ideas on what I could build to make it easy to paint multiple baits? Also, I want to try and make some lips with the circuit board material and could find no data regarding what type and where to buy it. I bought some Lexan and it works well, but I want to try a few with the circuit board. I searched the forums and got a pile of hits but nothing I read stated what type or where to get it. Is it a secret or something or am I just not looking hard enough? You can reply here or to my email at squig9@adelphia.net Any help would be appreciated. Thank You In Advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benton B Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 Most of the guys are using x-acto knife handles to hold the lures while painting. I use needle nose pliers with a rubber band around the nose, but I paint my baits one at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squigster Posted May 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Thanks Benton, I might try the exacto knives. I have a few of them laying around. Thanks for the info earlier I found exactly what I needed. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted May 7, 2005 Report Share Posted May 7, 2005 I use locking forceps and it works very well. You can buy them for 2-3 bucks ea. When I'm spraying a scale pattern and need to use both hands, I clamp the forceps in an articulating vise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
