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    Lathe Tools

    My first lathe cost $200 many many years ago, the tools for it, cost another $400-$600. The lathe was a base model adequate but not fancy, the tools were top of the line. I would say that would be normal to have the tools cost more, for general turning work. For fish lures you don't need that much of an assortment, but you want something with good quality steel that takes an edge and keep it. My current lathe is worth around $3000, top of the line, European made copy lathe running at 220v. I'm still using the turning tools I purchased 20 years ago to replace them now I would expect to pay $2000. I have a British made chuck and accessories for doing small and special work - that cost $500 - more than my first lathe. Total overkill for making lures. In fact my first lathe would probably be better, the current lathe's copy attachment has to be moved out of the way. But when I go big time and want to turn out 1000's of lures a day ... LOL
  2. Just started using small splitrings, and having spend half an hour getting the first one inserted - ther must be a better way. I finally figured a way to stick in a thin tool to open the ring, then shift it to a small screwdriver, then shift from that to a bigger screwdriver, and slide it along the tapered point of that till it opens the right amount. I looked at getting split ring pliers, but the ones I looked at were $30+ and at this point I don't want to spend that. I just looked at some on eBay - and the prices are lower, but I can't tell what kind I need or whether cheaper ones are going to work.
  3. My impression is that's it's too brittle - but I was planning on playing with making some, since I just found a box of Fimo that hopefully has not dried up. Here are some links I found last week. I have some .028" wire I was going to insert. http://www.polymerclaycentral.com/fishinglures.html http://www.polymerlures.com/ http://www.polkadotcreations.com/books/detail/dl7.html http://www.fishingcd.us/polymer-fishing-lure-color-guide.htm [ADDED] I suspect those sites may be all the same person, since ome of the text and pics are the same.
  4. Search ebay for polymer lures - somone selling plans
  5. I just started playing around making some stuff, mostly as a hobby, but I'd like to sell some of what I make to support the hobby. When I figure out the cost of material, wood, hardware and paint, and then see how much comparable items sell for, there seems to be no room for any profit. I'm just talking about materials, not the other real costs of doing business Skip the costs of tools, and other normal overhead - I have a $50,000 workshop already paid for over the last 25 years from hobby woodworking. Skip the costs of web sites and computers, that's my main business, so I already own all that. If I actually figure the full real costs, it seems I would have to sell at a loss. What am I missing? E.g. what could I expect to sell a 5" basswood prop bait (with a basic paint job) for, and what should be the actual cost of material?
  6. Look for a sign supply store in your area. Those that stock plastic for making store signage will likely have it.
  7. I just bought a fish carving pattern book on eBay, it turns out it's by him, and he routinely sells it there.
  8. I'm planning on using a 2 part epoxy clear coat over the acryclic. My concern is that in actual use, chipping might occur that would break through both the top coat, acryclic and undercoat and get to the wood. Using a penetrating oil sealer soaks into the wood and provides a depth of protection - rather than just surface coverage. I use that on outdoor furniture but would prefer to avoid if I can. It requires a mask for proper protection when applying. I would not consider using shellac, as it's not water resistent. I have used Binz shellac based undercoat [it's a special base caot that can be used to seal smoke and water damage prior to painting] on some furniture made from paper coated plywood that was soaking up the finish and oil based primer like a sponge. It's incredible for that, but that was for indoor furniture.
  9. I've been woodworking as a hobby for many years, and kept meaning to make some lures. I finally ran something off my lathe today, and ended up using water based artists aryclic gouache as an undercoat - mostly because it was handy. I'm going to be hand painting with acrylics. However, tonight I was lookng around the web for info, and read that a sealer coat should be used before the undercoat. But all the exterior sealer finishes I have are oil based - and apart from not wanting to use them with up-close work indoors, I'm not sure putting acrylic paint over oil base is a great idea.
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