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Hi Anglinarcher...and Mark... No doesn't have to be Kelvar...just what Egret lures claims to use... Thought of nylon or other,, but in talking to an Alumililte rep...he thought their soft plastic would clash with nylon materials...reason for the resulting search for kelvar....wedding veil material might just be all i need as using Plastic Sol medium plastic....thanks guys for coming up with possibly a more feasible material! Boyd

Hi Driftwood... Yeah....maybe....does it come in a light weight fine mesh ....so that the soft plastic resin can penetrate and adhere to itself? Would it unravel or is there a way to avoid this? ...From observing Egret's Vudu lures it is used tp split the middle of the soft bait acting as middle spine for the soft plastic to adhere to from both sides..mesh size looks to be in the 400 to 500 size...tho not sure about this. Do you have any pics of extra fine Fiberglass mesh of this size...and...have you some experience using it? Thanks much for your response...Boyd

Thanks for the follow up answer....still searching for a flexible Kelvar material used to strengthen soft plastic lures such as Vudu Shrimp and Vudu Mullet...any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Boyd

Thanks rixon529...did try that link but wouldn't connect...will try searching at amazon. Seems most kelvar is bonded to a backing..hoped to find just kelvar alone to reduce weight and keep flexible...thanks again for your help. Have you ever used this product you mentioned? Boyd

Any ideas on where to obtain Kelvar mesh? Any experiences....alternatives? Thanks ..Boyd

Hi Musky Glenn...have finished my yak and trailere...can you tell me how to upload a photo here? Thanks...Boyd PS...maybe I've done it correctly...let me know if you get this and if in correct space for public viewing...thanks..Boyd

Hey guys...been off the puter awhile...but wanted to thank everyone for the latest post...so helpful ya'll folks are...wish I'd had ya when I was building the cabin..ha! Wanted to add my two cents re....well...kinda a tool...have been using a couple of Wally World plastic 'tool holders' thingys...lil carosels (sp) like miniture lazy susans with different depth pockets...great for keeping organized on the desk...use mine for files, knives, bodkins, rulers, etc. Sure helps keep the clutter down..and only about $6 bucks apiece. Again guys, thanks for all the help..Boyd

Oh, Glenn...got a real charge out of that story of that duck boat you built...sounds like you're the 'can do kinda guy'..impressive! Boyd

Hi Musky Glenn... Nice to hear from you...and no I've not forgotten I'd promised to post a pic of my kayak ride. As soon as I can figure out how to download a picture here...I'll send it along. Been working hard on getting my trailer built....more to it that I though, but isn't that the usual case? Thanks for reminding me of that pic...Boyd

Jerry...looked up that neat sander on HF....had it on sale for $40 bucks...nice! One thing I've noticed about some of the tools for lure making...can be utilized for other purposes as well...helps in making a decision on purchases...can see where that table top sinder would come in handy for other things as well...thanks for sharing..and providing a link to be able to look at it! Mr Crankbaits...Wow...I have those things...you mean I can make a lure with just those few items...cool! I'll have to quit procrastinating and get started! Thanks for the post! Boyd

Well Glenn...when igit head here figures out how to download a photo, I certainly post it! Just tried, but says format too large...I think I have to go into my 'Aperture' and downsize it...right? I'll get my Bro to assist...he's the puter hacker....but me...barely can get my email...sheese!

Dave, Much obliged....even I might can make that lil gizmo...and fits my budget! Can see why it would be of great use...thanks for sharing. Oh,,,so cool to get a tip from a fella a zillion miles away...TU...a worldwide site for great lure building info...cool! Boyd

Hi Musky Glenn... Cool boat...what I should have done...but no...went crazy and got a kayak...whole new world fishing outta one of those suckers...tis stealthy though...and I cheated and added a trolling motor....frowned upon by the true kayaker...oh well! As soon as I learn how to cut down a photo that will fit this site..will post one of my yaller boat. Boyd

Littleriver....thanks so much for sharing those post...they were indeed most helpful! As for as sharing a 'trick or two'...best trick i might teach is 'not to follow' type ones...ha! But...you can bet...if I find something utterly amazing that I think worth sharing...you guys will be the first to get the goodies...yep! Thanks much...Boyd

Gene....excellent tutorial...always thought it would too difficult to make my own 'carved lure', but after reading this post, I feel I may could accomplish it even as a greenie...thanks for giving me the confidence to at least try! Of course I'm sure folks in the past on viewing some of Rembrandt's paintings thought....I think I'll try that...but I notice there aren't a lot of Rembrandt's look alikes out there...ha! Boyd

Hey Fisheye...good looking jigs...heck I'd bite those suckers! Boyd

Greetings Matt M... Great idea...my sister loves those things...garage sales and flea markets, not belt sanders I don't think! I'll have to start tagging along with her. Neat idea re using mouse pad....beats my half inch excercise foam mat hands down...thanks Matt! Oh, for us visually challenged, has anyone any experience with Optivision maginfication head bands? Seems to me they may not be much better than the peepers I now have...but was interested in the led lighting attachment dealie put out by another company but fits optivision head bands. Boyd

Thanks Nathan...thought the same about Micro-Mark....I've got use of my Bro's band saw at the moment...so will focus on the sander...have many other uses for that item anyway! Boyd

Lil River..nix my last query about laminate bits..see where you've already told me they are used for cutting/shaping lexan for lips...I need to quit gluping coffee all nite and read more carefully...senile is as senile does! And you are right Jon Boatin...tis an addictin..but a fun one! Boyd

Hey Jon Boatin...ok...got a Lowes in this lil town so will check it out...thanks. I suppose I'll have to put something between my 'masterpiece} if clamping once shaped...maybe some of this closecelled foam I already have...hmmmmmm...will see. Boyd

Vic... Great buy...I'll have to try Craig's list...tis my sisters favorite place as well. Always have been a bit shy of routers at least in hand held mode, but with a table think I could manage. Do you have to get a lot of varied bits or will a few do? I think someone mentioned laminate bits? Also I need to get a few more dremel or equivalent type carbide cutter bits as been using them to reconfigure the Do-It molds to change hook placement slots and add ball swivel line tie area and other mods ( putting spinner blades off the belly of the ultra minnow etc). Want to try double eyed SS wire across the radius to add a double spinner blade arrangement. Seems someone, maybe you, mentioned a tile cutting bit...would that cut aluminum? Anyway, Vic, thanks re the Craig's list tip...sounds good! Boyd

Will do Ben....and I'm sure I'll be hollering for ya'll fellas quite often...Boyd Oh...thanks Jerry...that helps my feelers a bunch to know one doesn't have to hock the farm to get a serviceable airbrush...thinking on the lines of a full shop size compressor from harbor freight...because if forego doing some real work on my lil cabin as in repalcing the siding..gonna be carving baits under this big ole white oak tree in the back yard !

Well said BobP...but did you have to mention that digital scale...just watched a tutorial on molding and casting and realized if used some of the products might need one of those babies too...sheese. Had not even thought of using one in the context of weighing, balancing in crank bait applicatiions. Nearly have to be a dern engineer to go fishing these days...Ha ! Of course I learned a long time ago a lopsided popping bug didn't catch fish...and worse illicited abject ridicule from my fishing pard...not really..he was getting free flies and poppers so tried to cheer me on to avoid losing out on the gravy train. Good point also made from both you and Ben about different strokes for differnt folks...one fella with a pocket knive can achive more than another with alll the latest gizmos...but geeze....I like looking at all those gadgets! Thanks for the help my friend. Boyd

Ben... Believe me when I say that comment about 'being held back' was in total jest...I like poking fun at myself...that way I beat others to the task (smiles). The TU folks have been nothing but extraordiary polite , cordial and helpful. I might also note that not only are some very professional lure designers and builders, but I'm impressed with the writing skillls of ya'll folks as well....especially you after reading this last note...excellent job of detailing an overall view of the site and the hobby of lure building...you must have been an editor, author or both in your other life...really! As for as my level of expertise, I'm hopefully a bit more adept that I make out....have always worked with my hands in various artistic capacities..ie..flytying, pottery, some taxidermy as a teenager...minored in art in college. Presenty I have most of the tools that were mentioned, band saw is my brothers, lee melting pot, DO It molds...albeit just got those things, I have mold making experience from my pottery days..poured acrylic amial tracks and cast them to make medalions back in the hippe days of the 60s. So I'm not totally in the dark as I profess maybe. That said...I don't have any experience with these silicone and new resin mediums...and some of the molding I want to do (cast the ABT umbrella rig with it's intricate adjustable head inside and out...is going to be a real challenge...probably the same as with the Waddle Bat. I do apoligize for not doing as you've tactfully suggested...do my studying of the post already here rather than beat the same horse to death....admit to taking a short cut by trying to get it outta you guys. In my defence, only found this site a few days ago and still learning how to navigate and use the systerm correctly...I certainly know a bit more about molding and lures than I do computers...ok...know hardly anyting about puters...!! Anyway...thanks again for taking all that time to wirte that last post, and again I marvel at the patience and honest and sincere approach that TU members reflect in trying to aid another hobbist....actually amazing...and I promise not to abuse this generosity in the future...will do my reading and studying to avoid unnecessay redunction (is that a word?) and site clutter. Thanks again my friend for your efforts in my behalf!!