Livefreeordie Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Who's interested in doing a swap for hand-carves? I'm gonna run a few batches of a few different designs, anyhow, and I figure I could cut out some extras when I dust off the jigsaw one day this week. I have multiple batches of several lure types, in different stages of construction going, so I figure If I cut out some fish-shaped lures this week, and chip away, I could safely say they would be done first week of March. Personally, I wouldn't be too picky about what type of hand-carved, but if people are interested, we could let the group decide on style, size, how many, when, etc. Maybe one criteria could be 'no lathe involved'? Pics to show I can deliver...have made hundreds....sometimes even catch fish: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNickW Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 I'm in. I wanted to start a handcarve swap. Glad you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seed420 Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Hell yea I’m in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefreeordie Posted December 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 Okay, so we have 3, so far. On Wednesday I'm gonna cut out 6-8 profiles out of a piece of lumber. I do most of my layout, and drill my holes/cut lip slot, while the sides are still flat. Maybe if we post pics as we go a couple more will join? But, I'm okay with a 3 person swap, too. Do you guys want any parameters...like size, due date, etc. ? I'm gonna seal with epoxy so I don't have to wait 14 days for poly to cure...and I'm gonna make a design I've made before, so that I know what I deliver will swim correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seed420 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 (edited) On 12/19/2017 at 11:10 AM, Livefreeordie said: Okay, so we have 3, so far. On Wednesday I'm gonna cut out 6-8 profiles out of a piece of lumber. I do most of my layout, and drill my holes/cut lip slot, while the sides are still flat. Maybe if we post pics as we go a couple more will join? But, I'm okay with a 3 person swap, too. Do you guys want any parameters...like size, due date, etc. ? I'm gonna seal with epoxy so I don't have to wait 14 days for poly to cure...and I'm gonna make a design I've made before, so that I know what I deliver will swim correct. I’m cool with pretty much anything parameters wise. These are are what I’m thinking about doing. They’re about 6.5” and just about 1.5oz. Edited December 22, 2017 by seed420 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefreeordie Posted December 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Nice. Love the crackle black over green. I didn't get near my jigsaw today, but I will tomorrow or the next. Spent my available time getting some protos rigged for testing (hopefully) tomorrow, and scuffing some sealed lures for primer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glider Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Hey guy's, I won't get involved this time but will in future. These are a few big red cedar hand carved patterns I make for pike . I also make some smaller versions but unfortunately no stripers over here . Done a bit of research though, and turns out 1 was caught decades ago in a trawl net off south coast of England ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefreeordie Posted December 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 Wow, Glider, those are nice. I'd be afraid to throw those at the rock pile or bridge abutment.....but I still would. I'm pretty sure a striper would hit those, hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefreeordie Posted December 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 I did cut out a few blanks, 2 styles, one lumber and one Azek, yesterday...had time to just get started on layout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glider Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 Thanks livefree, maybe do some swap in new year......glider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefreeordie Posted December 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 So far it looks like only Seed, BNickW, and me are doing this. Nobody else wants in? Anyhow....I had some time, and got layout drawn on the heavy PVCs, lively lights, and mag minnow imitations.....The mags need more shaping (all hand shaping at this point), but weights are in and all holes drilled except for eyes. Still gotta install lips, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repeter_parker Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 Glider - man those things are beautiful! Great work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNickW Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 Looking good. I haven't started yet but looking forward to it. I'll start shaping lips soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seed420 Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 Mine are getting cut and shaped and drilled today. This damn cold is killing me since I do all my work outside except for paint and epoxy. But getting them done today before the super cold comes in. They’re 7” and finish out to about 1.3-1.5oz. They stay on top with a slow retrieve but get down 2-3’ on a steady retrieve and hold well in a current. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seed420 Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 (edited) This is what they look like finished. Can carry either a 3/0 or a 4/0 4x VMC treble on the belly with a flag on the tail. 3/0 for keeping it closer to the surface and the 4/0 for when there’s larger fish around or when you need that little extra depth. Edited December 29, 2017 by seed420 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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