Joe Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 Hi Guy's , I have still not had any luck finding a copy of the Blake Gills Video, as well as no responce to my e mail. Anyway, I have heard that a key machine can be converted to use in carving lures. Does anyone have info on how this is done, as I was given an old machine to tinker with? Thanks, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 Hi Joe, Sorry bout your luck with the video, Ive heard similar things about a key cutter, but in my mind, I'm thinkin it would only do flat-sided baits/cranks. If thats what your needing then great, but if you want a fully carved lure, your gonna need to modify the machine to turn the bait & blank in tandem. It "could" be done (hypothetically) either manually by hand, or maybe a stepper motor. I wish I knew someone that had access to one, Id look into it. but I'd probably get run out of the local hardware store If I opened thier key-cutter & started tinkering I'm moving this post to the "custom tools" forum. it deserves more input for sure. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funny farm Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 When I was looking into an automated process I found something about it . From what I remember they added a bearing type assembly to the arm that would hold the keys as it could be rotated . As for the blade it could be converted to a small blade as for a versa pack saw , I do know they said with any blade it could only take small amounts of wood off on each pass . Cant remember what site I saw it on . It was neat but coulnt do very big lures . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 sweet, Hey, what is the standard blade on the cutter? likely an abrasive grinder, huh? yeah if you could get a small trim balde on it, or maybe even a biscuit cutter blade.......that'd make quick work of some softwood Toby you gotta find that link....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funny farm Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 The blades have groves on them like a ummm a key cutter blade . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
