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Cowboyhannah

Posted 3/23/2008 11:49 PM (#309346)
Subject: Making a bump-board

Posts: 1453

Location: Kronenwetter, WI

Anybody make their own? Can you share what worked and post a pic?

esox50

Posted 3/24/2008 5:59 AM (#309358 - in reply to #309346)
Subject: RE: Making a bump-board

Posts: 2024

62-63" piece of oak 2X4 (pretty sure, will have to double check though). 72" metal ruler cut down to 60". Laid down on center of board and made flush using strips of balsa wood on top of the oak. Piece of scrap wood used to make the bump part of the board as well as a side wall. Brush with an all-weather sealer and coat (3X) with clear coat of your choice (used a polyurethane sealant).

Here are pics.

Edited by esox50 3/24/2008 6:07 AM

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Obfuscate Musky

Posted 3/24/2008 10:46 AM (#309404 - in reply to #309346)
Subject: Re: Making a bump-board

Posts: 654

Location: MPLS, MN

Looks like a 2 * 6

esox50

Posted 3/24/2008 12:20 PM (#309430 - in reply to #309346)
Subject: Re: Making a bump-board

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Yeah, that sounds right. 2X4 would be a lot bigger. In any case, Cowboy... you get the picture (lol).

Pointerpride102

Posted 3/24/2008 12:46 PM (#309440 - in reply to #309346)
Subject: Re: Making a bump-board

Posts: 16632

Location: The desert

One thing I would add to Sean's board would be to extend the bump part down the length of the board so you can bump the fish up against that as well to ensure the fish is in a straight line.

Or just estimate lenght in Hands, you can find your weight in stones later.

esox50

Posted 3/24/2008 12:51 PM (#309441 - in reply to #309440)
Subject: Re: Making a bump-board

Posts: 2024

Forgot to mention we used wood glue to adhere the balsa to the main board, then used small nails to again secure the balsa, covering the holes with wood filler. They are definitely fun to make and you can customize to your discretion. I would have liked to add a couple hinges, but just didn't work out. Good luck.

Shawn

Posted 3/24/2008 4:48 PM (#309484 - in reply to #309346)
Subject: RE: Making a bump-board

Cowboyhannah, I have an extra one that you may be intrested in? It's 60" split and hinged at 30" made out of cedar. Measuring device is aluminum and is dadoed into the wood.

Shawn K.

Cowboyhannah

Posted 3/24/2008 9:22 PM (#309538 - in reply to #309346)
Subject: Re: Making a bump-board

Posts: 1453

Location: Kronenwetter, WI

Thanks, guys...Shawn how much? Gander's got 'em in ...$40 hinged plasticboard.

KARLOUTDOORS

Posted 3/25/2008 9:54 AM (#309616 - in reply to #309358)
Subject: RE: Making a bump-board

Posts: 956

Location: Home of the 2016 World Series Champion Cubs

esox50 - 3/24/2008 5:59 AM

72" metal ruler cut down to 60".

Why exactly did you cut the ruler down????????????

Karl

esox50

Posted 3/25/2008 10:17 AM (#309621 - in reply to #309616)
Subject: Re: Making a bump-board

Posts: 2024

HAHAHA... I consider myself a realist I guess

Actually, that's how it fit best in our boat.

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Shawn

Posted 3/29/2008 1:43 PM (#310557 - in reply to #309538)
Subject: Re: Making a bump-board

Cowboyhannah, sorry somebody else from work bought it before I could get back on here.

Shawn

Cowboyhannah

Posted 3/29/2008 2:11 PM (#310559 - in reply to #309346)
Subject: Re: Making a bump-board

Posts: 1453

Location: Kronenwetter, WI

Thanks. I have someone who is going to get me one from his son who makes them.

joe m

Posted 3/29/2008 4:59 PM (#310580 - in reply to #309346)
Subject: Re: Making a bump-board

Posts: 330

Location: Pittsburgh, pa

Who makes the ones Gander MTN. sells for $40? Thanks

JKahler

Posted 3/29/2008 5:21 PM (#310585 - in reply to #310580)
Subject: Re: Making a bump-board

Posts: 1287

Location: WI

joe m - 3/29/2008 4:59 PM

Who makes the ones Gander MTN. sells for $40? Thanks

I think those are made by Dunwright, although the one pictured on their site looks different.

Edited by JKahler 3/29/2008 11:23 PM

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