Codgeman13 Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 This may be a dumb rookie question, but do most of you cut ur lip slots in wooden baits before you shape them? On my first one I cut it after I had carved it (the last step) and I am not sure it turned out so well. I saw in Fatfingers paint booth pics it looked like he had the slot cut in the wooden cut out in his booth pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 cut the slot when the wood is square for best results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lure--Prof Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 cut the slot when the wood is square for best results. +1 Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaddoxBay Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 cut the slot when the wood is square for best results. I do the same thing and I think most of the others also do this. Unless you are makeing large numbers of baits this is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theflyingplatypus Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 I cut the slot after I do the side profile but the sides are still square. Then I shape the blank and complete the slot for the lip. I also glue in the bill before the lure is painted, but i seal the lure before i glue the lip in so that is is easier to sand the sealer(devcon) to get smooth. Then i glue the lip and eyescrews in. Then i fill any gaps with wood filler and get as smooth as i can before i prime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
