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[offthehoof]

I'm having a problem with my buzzblades wearing out around the threading holes. Any suggestions? i've considered trying to find a stainless steel blade, but apparently they don't exist. Also, how are buzzblades manufactured?

Thanks, I appreciate any help/suggestions.

[Skeeter]

Most of these blades are just stamped out of aluminum and bent by some machine on the ends. I guess that they could be poured into a mold also. But those are just my thoughts. I have been throwing buzzbaits for over 18 yrs. There is really not much you can do about the blades wearing out. They do make plastic blades and they will not slop out as quick. But they do not make the noise that an aluminum blade will make. You can replace the rivit on the end with a glass bead. This will keep the back of the blade from wearing through. But some want the rivet because of the so called "squeal" that the bait can develop once the blade and the rivet wear into each other. But you still have the problem of the hole enlarging where the shaft goes through the holes on the blade. There is nothing you can do about this. The blades are cheap enough. I would just buy some extras and just replace them as you see fit. You can get them at Janns Netcraft of some other tackle parts place. Make sure that you get the rivets or some glass beads to go with them.
Skeeter

[Tally]

I can remember the days when guys used to put their buzz baits on the antenna of there vehicle to "break in" the blades. Out of curiosity, how long does it take before the blade starts wearing out on you buzz bait?
Tally

[BigTimeBuzzer]

There is not a big lot you can do about the wearing on a buzzbait. If you bypass the rivet you loose alot of the squeak but if you replace them with a metal bead they will last longer. As for the holes in the blades and the shaft. if you use it there will be wear. When metal turns on metal there is nothing you can do about the friction. If I fix a buzzer for myself to use in a night tournament it will usually last the length of the tourny....about four hours. It will scream like a panther but it wont last for ever. A buzzer starts to wear when you start to use it, and the more you use it the better it squeaks and the faster it wears through.That's why they hang them out the window for the air to speed the process up. It is one of those #$% if I do and @#$ if I dont type deals. Good Fishin' BTB

[BigTimeBuzzer]

There is not a big lot you can do about the wearing on a buzzbait. If you bypass the rivet you loose alot of the squeak but if you replace them with a metal bead they will last longer. As for the holes in the blades and the shaft. if you use it there will be wear. When metal turns on metal there is nothing you can do about the friction. If I fix a buzzer for myself to use in a night tournament it will usually last the length of the tourny....about four hours. It will scream like a panther but it wont last for ever. A buzzer starts to wear when you start to use it, and the more you use it the better it squeaks and the faster it wears through.That's why they hang them out the window for the air to speed the process up. It is one of those #$% if I do and @#$ if I dont type deals. Good Fishin' BTB

[BigTimeBuzzer]

There is not a big lot you can do about the wearing on a buzzbait. If you bypass the rivet you loose alot of the squeak but if you replace them with a metal bead they will last longer. As for the holes in the blades and the shaft. if you use it there will be wear. When metal turns on metal there is nothing you can do about the friction. If I fix a buzzer for myself to use in a night tournament it will usually last the length of the tourny....about four hours. It will scream like a panther but it wont last for ever. A buzzer starts to wear when you start to use it, and the more you use it the better it squeaks and the faster it wears through.That's why they hang them out the window for the air to speed the process up. It is one of those #$% if I do and @#$ if I dont type deals. Good Fishin' BTB

[BigTimeBuzzer]

SORRY ABOUT THE MULTI'S GUYS......I HAVE NO IDEA....

[onlybass]

Good question.Got me to thinking.You may want to look into "hardcoat" anodize. I swear by the squeak and I am curious that the hardcoat may still squeak and last longer.Also look into TiN (Titanium Nitride) coating or similiar as these are the coatings that provide wear resistance on the carbide inserts that are used to machine metals.As I am in that field I will check on some prices and get some blades and rivets coated.Don't hold your breath waiting on me,but when I get this done I'll make a post with "buzzbait" in it.