elpescador Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Hello, this is my first post. I had read a lot of time about lexan for make the lips, its very hard to achieve this material in my Country. Could you tell me wich other options I have, maybe a recycle material?? Cheers from Colombia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigmeister Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 since you're not contending with cold water temperatures you could try plexiglass . also fiberglass circuitboard ,aluminum or stainless steel plate will all work .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrydabassman Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 I've not tried them yet, but how about old CD disks...or the ones aol sends out? They sure do have lots of flash, that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elpescador Posted June 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 Thank you folks, I'll try the CD's at this time, I think its less time consumer for my first try. Thank You!! elpescador Saludos desde Colombia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savacs Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 CD material ayn't that good. At first i thought ot was policarbonate(lexan), but i soon found out that i wasn't so. After a while cracks apear in the material, due to the differece of temperatures between air , and water. If you are makeing smaller baits you could start cutting up 2 liter cola bottles. That will surtenly not crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Lexan is one brand of polycarbonate, which is clear and very tough. It should be available just about anywhere. It is often used as a break resistant replacement for window glass. "Circuitboard" is a translucent material made of fiberglass or linen cloth pressure coated with epoxy. I usually use 1/16" thick polycarbonate and .032" circuitboard. Circuitboard is also called G-10, G-11, Micarta or FR4. Both can be purchased online in 1 square foot sheets from McMaster-Carr but I don't know if they ship overseas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baitmaker2 Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Bob P. Is the circuit board from McMaster's a clear material, only circuit board I have been able to get my hands on is colored, ususally brown or tan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 I'm still fond of using SS as it is by far the stongest material you could use. If anyone wants to try SS in place of Lexan, just read the tutorial I put up, or send me a picture of the lip along with the dimensions and I'll knock one or 2 out for you, to try out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 All circuitboard I've seen is colored. Mostly opaque to slightly translucent. It is epoxy pressure laminated on a substrate of fiberglass or linen, so it is never clear. I've seen light green, yellow, or yellow-brown. I prefer light green but it's harder to find. If the bill color doesn't complement the rest of the bait I just paint it. Circuitboard, aka G10/FR4, has excellent rebound when the crankbait hits cover. .032" G10 is easy to shape exactly and makes a very thin, durable, light weight bill for bass cranks. It's very popular on custom cranks among pro and tourney fishermen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elpescador Posted June 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 I'm still fond of using SS as it is by far the stongest material you could use. If anyone wants to try SS in place of Lexan, just read the tutorial I put up, or send me a picture of the lip along with the dimensions and I'll knock one or 2 out for you, to try out. Could you xplain to me what is SS :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 I'm still fond of using SS as it is by far the stongest material you could use. If anyone wants to try SS in place of Lexan' date=' just read the tutorial I put up, or send me a picture of the lip along with the dimensions and I'll knock one or 2 out for you, to try out.[/quote']Could you xplain to me what is SS :oops: Sorry, Stainless Steel. You can see my tutorial on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elpescador Posted June 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 I'm still fond of using SS as it is by far the stongest material you could use. If anyone wants to try SS in place of Lexan' date=' just read the tutorial I put up' date=' or send me a picture of the lip along with the dimensions and I'll knock one or 2 out for you, to try out.[/quote'']Could you xplain to me what is SS :oops: Sorry, Stainless Steel. You can see my tutorial on it. Got it! Could you provide the link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 I'm still fond of using SS as it is by far the stongest material you could use. If anyone wants to try SS in place of Lexan' date=' just read the tutorial I put up' date=' or send me a picture of the lip along with the dimensions and I'll knock one or 2 out for you, to try out.[/quote'']Could you xplain to me what is SS :oops: Sorry, Stainless Steel. You can see my tutorial on it. Got it! Could you provide the link? Sure..http://www.tackleunderground.com/board/kb.php?mode=article&k=46 Muy Facile y muy fuerte. Llame mi si tu necesita. 40mYrs out of school but I had to give it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elpescador Posted June 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 I'm still fond of using SS as it is by far the stongest material you could use. If anyone wants to try SS in place of Lexan' date=' just read the tutorial I put up' date=' or send me a picture of the lip along with the dimensions and I'll knock one or 2 out for you, to try out.[/quote'']Could you xplain to me what is SS :oops: Sorry, Stainless Steel. You can see my tutorial on it. Got it! Could you provide the link? Sure..http://www.tackleunderground.com/board/kb.php?mode=article&k=46 Muy Facile y muy fuerte. Llame mi si tu necesita. Thank You Folk Translation: Muchas gracias amigo. 40mYrs out of school but I had to give it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 elpescador, check your pm inbox. I'll be sending you some lexan soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elpescador Posted June 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 elpescador' date=' check your pm inbox. I'll be sending you some lexan soon.[/quote'] I had seen your message fatfinger. THANK?s A LOT Folk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 Elpescador, I sent the stuff in the mail yesterday. Let me know when how it works and if you need more later. I only have access to the 1/8 inch stuff and some stuff about 1/4 inch thick, which is usually too thick for most of what I build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elpescador Posted June 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 Thanks A lot fatfinger, I'm so happy for try the famous Lexan, I'll advise you on my work, also when I get the shipment. Really Thanks!!! Amigo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
