jlarnold1966 10 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 (edited) I am really struggling with getting accurate and repeatable slots cut on round balsa crankbait bodies I am purchasing from Janns and Lurecraft. Does anyone have any suggestions or pictures of fixtures/devices that they use to do this work? Edited November 7, 2010 by jlarnold1966 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vodkaman 908 Report post Posted November 7, 2010 I am really struggling with getting accurate and repeatable slots cut on round balsa crankbait bodies I am purchasing from Janns and Lurecraft. Does anyone have any suggestions or pictures of fixtures/devices that they use to do this work? Because your blanks are consistant in size, you should be able to make a jig. Here is a link to the method that I use. It works and costs very little. it is quick and if you don't get it right first time, have another go. http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/20271-lip-slot-jig/page__p__151196__hl__bondo__fromsearch__1#entry151196 Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlarnold1966 10 Report post Posted November 8, 2010 Because your blanks are consistant in size, you should be able to make a jig. Here is a link to the method that I use. It works and costs very little. it is quick and if you don't get it right first time, have another go. http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/20271-lip-slot-jig/page__p__151196__hl__bondo__fromsearch__1#entry151196 Dave Thanks for the reply Vodkaman! Using this method, you could then just attach a runner on the bottom that fits the groove of the bandsaw at the angle you want and that would be complete. A picture is truly worth a thousand words. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vodkaman 908 Report post Posted November 8, 2010 Thanks for the reply Vodkaman! Using this method, you could then just attach a runner on the bottom that fits the groove of the bandsaw at the angle you want and that would be complete. A picture is truly worth a thousand words. Yes, a few different ways of doing it. I am currently using the edges of the bandsaw plate, I can control the slot width (two cuts) and the depth, with stops. But my bodies are not consistent enough, so still experimenting. Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites