spoonpluggergino Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 I made this jig when I started making Hellbenders and Bombers. I wanted something that I could cut the diving lip slot and drill my holes 90 degree to the lip. This particular Jig I can make the following lenghts body baits 3.5, 4,5,and 6 inch. I just drilled the front hook hole one inch apart, The diving lip screws dimension are all the same for all 4 baits. The hole dimension you can alter to the bait you are designing This jig can also be used by the saltwater guys that make Spooks, Poppers and Bottle baits This particular one that I made for the larger 6 inch Bombers the over all lenght is 8 inches I am allowing 2 inch for the waste of the lathe when I turn the bait, so that said when you cut your bait bodys lenght allow total of plus two inches for waste on the lathe for turning The dimension are 8" X 2-3/4 x 2-3/4 I built the jig to fit snug around a 1-1/4 dowel pin A: cut a piece of the dowel pin for the bait body you are building B: insert the dowel pin the jig C: cut the slot in the dowel pin , I use a band saw. Do not take out the pin just now, you need to drill holes D: go to the drill and drill all your pilot holes, make sure they are deep enough, so when you turn the piece the holes are still showing E: take the piece out and tape the slot end so to prevent the slot to open when you set it up on the tail stock of the lathe F: now you can turn your bait with the lathe I am showing pictures is sequence to give you a better idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoonpluggergino Posted March 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Note I built this Jig out of scrap hardwood floor boards, I also forget to include the following pic. Gino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
