Hillbilly voodoo Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 So been cutting all my lips with a bandsaw and touching up with a belt sander. Sometimes mistakes happen and unfortunately those mistakes make it to finished baits at times. The price of not paying attention I know but still make me mad even though it’s my own fault Has anyone tried making their own punch for 1/8 lexan? or have a good method to make clean duplicate lips? Buying pre made lips are not an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TootsMalone Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 I’ve seen a guy make aluminum jigs for cutting lexan lips on a band saw. The guy was able to cut a stack of identical lips in minutes. Wish i had more insight to share than that but i’ve never made a lipped bait myself. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Jaws Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 Go to members submitted tutorial . AKA lincoya has a tutorial on making lips perfect . 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted December 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 Thank you both at the minimum I have an idea to try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcromerangler Posted January 2, 2020 Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 On 12/23/2019 at 10:21 AM, Hillbilly voodoo said: So been cutting all my lips with a bandsaw and touching up with a belt sander. Sometimes mistakes happen and unfortunately those mistakes make it to finished baits at times. The price of not paying attention I know but still make me mad even though it’s my own fault Has anyone tried making their own punch for 1/8 lexan? or have a good method to make clean duplicate lips? Buying pre made lips are not an option. why cant you use pre made lips? Is it b/c of the bait style? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted January 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 11 hours ago, jcromerangler said: why cant you use pre made lips? Is it b/c of the bait style? For at least 50% if not more of my designs I can’t find pre made lips without impacting the action of the lure. Then add the fact I am in Canada with limited options for pre made lips and in is not cost effective to get them from the US. I also get my lexan for basically free outside of the odd lure/gift I give as a thank you I am thinking I will make or have made metal templates I can clamp a rough cut piece of lexan between so I can work it without worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 2, 2020 Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 3 hours ago, Hillbilly voodoo said: For at least 50% if not more of my designs I can’t find pre made lips without impacting the action of the lure. Then add the fact I am in Canada with limited options for pre made lips and in is not cost effective to get them from the US. I also get my lexan for basically free outside of the odd lure/gift I give as a thank you I am thinking I will make or have made metal templates I can clamp a rough cut piece of lexan between so I can work it without worry Years ago someone here posted a video of himself using a wooden template, with double stick tape to act as a guide for a router with a self-guiding bearing on the bit, to shape his lips. I am sorry I can't remember his name. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly voodoo Posted January 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 21 minutes ago, mark poulson said: Years ago someone here posted a video of himself using a wooden template, with double stick tape to act as a guide for a router with a self-guiding bearing on the bit, to shape his lips. I am sorry I can't remember his name. I found it and honestly just thinking of modifying the idea so it’s more durable and protects the lexan more in the process definitely a good idea just got me thinking beyond it is all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
