buckwild Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 I'm lacking in the space and tool department so i did the best i could. Made many mistakes. destroyed the tail wrap on my first one. I did two loops instead of one..duh but i figure i'd keep it like that as a reminder.. any ways i dont have space for a lathe just yet so i a rough shaped them with a carving knife and got it down a little better with a dremel. then i tried to smooth the shape out best i could hand sanding.. I need to make a dryer for the epoxy process. Anyways it was both a pain and fun at the same time if that makes sense. The first is the purple over silver and the black is my 2nd drilling the hole for the eye destroyed the wood. you can see around it.. i know theyre pretty rough...theyre first timers by hand but i welcome any advice. thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simp Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 You've got it down pretty much! You just need some tools to make things a little easier, like you mentioned. A spinner and a lathe will transform your work 10 fold. Keep up the good work! U.S. Marines: No better friend, no worse enemy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winch Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 you can buy kits from some of the lure parts companies Might be a easier way to hone your skills till you get room to really go at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckwild Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Quote:Originally Posted by Simp You've got it down pretty much! You just need some tools to make things a little easier, like you mentioned. A spinner and a lathe will transform your work 10 fold. Keep up the good work! thanks Quote:Originally Posted by Winch you can buy kits from some of the lure parts companies Might be a easier way to hone your skills till you get room to really go at it. I've thought about that. I may try a few out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefreeordie Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 The thread by the Greek on handcarves might help you, I suggest you search for it. If those plugs are weighted even close to properly, you will probably catch fish with them, and become addicted to this whole hobby. They look good for first attempts. some suggestions that helped me: If there are gouges, or if when drilling some wood chips off, you can fill the voids with epoxy. Bondo (for autobody work) works great, and plumber's putty works good (but is easier to use). If you put the plugs in a sturdy vice, long strips of sandpaper, dragged across in a sawing motion, will get you a smooth surface. Labor intensive, but if you rotate the plug you can get a smooth symmetrical surface. Best of luck, and hope to see pix with fish attached Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckwild Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Quote:Originally Posted by Livefreeordie The thread by the Greek on handcarves might help you, I suggest you search for it. If those plugs are weighted even close to properly, you will probably catch fish with them, and become addicted to this whole hobby. They look good for first attempts. some suggestions that helped me: If there are gouges, or if when drilling some wood chips off, you can fill the voids with epoxy. Bondo (for autobody work) works great, and plumber's putty works good (but is easier to use). If you put the plugs in a sturdy vice, long strips of sandpaper, dragged across in a sawing motion, will get you a smooth surface. Labor intensive, but if you rotate the plug you can get a smooth symmetrical surface. Best of luck, and hope to see pix with fish attached thanks i'll do some searching for the greek on handcarves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariosito77 Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 The lathe is the key for it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltydog Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 BuckWild, If you want to do hand carved plugs use Screw Eyes an Split Rings,Belly Grommets to give it a finished look. you dont realy need the belly grommets it just give them a professional look , if you would like to try some PM me your addy an Ill send you some to play with, all my plugs are Hand Carved, Rattle Can Painted . GOOD LUCK GOOD PLUGGIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishcatcher3 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Quote:Originally Posted by buckwild I'm lacking in the space and tool department so i did the best i could. Made many mistakes. destroyed the tail wrap on my first one. I did two loops instead of one..duh but i figure i'd keep it like that as a reminder.. any ways i dont have space for a lathe just yet so i a rough shaped them with a carving knife and got it down a little better with a dremel. then i tried to smooth the shape out best i could hand sanding.. I need to make a dryer for the epoxy process. Anyways it was both a pain and fun at the same time if that makes sense. The first is the purple over silver and the black is my 2nd drilling the hole for the eye destroyed the wood. you can see around it.. i know theyre pretty rough...theyre first timers by hand but i welcome any advice. thanks guys Hey man great job for the first time i would be happy if i could get anything close to that for my first! ill be starting this spring wish me luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipjacktwo Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 That's great, now do your 3rd and 4th lures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Hooksetter Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 you have it shaped right looks like you need to do more smoothing with some sandpaper. I get it down with 80 grit by hand but,before that I roll the blank through my fingers to find the high spots then mark them with a sharpie and work them with the 80 till they are gone.final smoothing is done with 200 grit. your shape is good just needs to be smoother[the second pic]. you are indeed on your way,take your time,smooth it well and go slow,don't rush. you can get it done and well at that! H-H An armed man is a citizen,,,an unarmed man is a subject,,,,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blimo6485 Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 For drilling eyes Forstner drill bits work great clean no chipping and center point for accurate placement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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