bowfin68 Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 : What is the most effective method and tool, for making cuts in your wooden lure body for plow placement? I used a dremil skil saw on my first lure. I got lucky and it was centered perfectly, but it was because it was a fat wide body. I am working on a long slender body this time, and I can tell the dremil will not work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musky1 Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 I use a table saw and you can set the blade to the correct angle and height of the cut you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Splash Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 Offten the slot is cut before carving the lure, when the block is still square. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Big Splash has it. You need to cut the lip slot first. Then cut the outline of the bait. I just do it on a scroll saw. Just make sure that everything is square before you start. Skeeter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowfin68 Posted May 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Splash, Skeeter and Muskie1, Thanks for the tips. I put my lure on the table saw and I got a great cut. l have been carving my lures from actual Lake Champlain drift wood, so I start with a log, and whittle it down with a buck knife. I then finish it with a wood rasp and then sand. Making my cuts first may be difficult using a round piece, but I can give it a shot. I typically do it last, but I'm left handed so I do everything backwards anyhow. lol. Will post some pics for you guys when I'm done! Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Years ago, I carved a lot of duck decoys, the wood of choice was cypress root. It also was odd shaped, but if you cut just one flat side on a band saw it will give you more control to keep things lined up straight. This will also give you a flat surface to place on the table saw to make your cut. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
out2llunge Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 If you're trying to make a lip slot in a round piece, here's a little tip... 1. Make yourself a 'V' block from a piece of 2 x 4 x 12" long scrap. Make 2 45 degree cuts along the length (3 1/2" wide part) of the board and then a single 90 degree cut along the intersection of the 'V' cuts. 2. Place your round stock in the V block and then using a miter gauge (and the V block) cut through the V block and your round stock to make the lip slot. Let me know if it doesn't make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Posted May 14, 2004 Report Share Posted May 14, 2004 A local saw mill I deal with has developed an interesting way to be able to rip small logs square on a band saw. The develped a tool to hold the log very well and use the slot to guide it through to rip it into what ever thickness you desire. It handles any size, up to a certain point I imagine, and handles uneven diameters.They gave me a demonstration using a hard wood and it sliced it off beautifully. Would work even easier on soft woods. If anyone has interest let me know I'll pick up a flyer they have next time I'm out there and scan it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
