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| I know there are tons of posts about beginners and just starting out but all I need is a little clarification. First of all, I know the different advantages to a band saw vs scroll saw. I just don't know which one to get. I want a band saw because it can handle bigger pieces and different cuts etc yet I really like the tight turns and cuts you can make on a scroll saw and also consider lure making isn't all it will be used for (I tend to make random garage creations haha). I also know I will need a sander, and possibly a router etc etc. Next what do you guys like best for types of wood when making topwaters, gliders and cranks. Lastly, I know you need to seal, then prime, then paint and then put your topcoat on but I don't really know what you guys are talking about in some of the other threads when you use name brands so what sealer, paint and finish/topcoat do you prefer for the types of lures I plan to make. This will be a big help for me. Thanks in advance. |
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Location: Bloomington, IL | As a woodworker, but not lure maker (yet) I can only really comment on the tools. I think if you are looking for a start, I would get a band saw first. As you said, it's way more versatile for other things as well. You can change blades down to 1/8" to get some of your tight turns taken care of. Then with a larger blade you have the ability to do rough cutting logs, or even resawing. I think it would just be an overall more useful machine. When looking for them, I would be careful to select the right one. I outgrew my first one in both capacity and quality pretty quickly. You will not want to skimp on this one, but used offerings are pretty good value. 14" ones can be had for 250 and up on CL.
On the other hand, used scroll saws are usually available for $30-$50 on CL so it might just come down to what you are willing to pay for. 
For a sander I have found the small belt/disc combos to be nice for smaller pieces (ie. lures) but virtually useless for larger stuff like furniture parts. So final application need to be a consideration for that as well. A 4" belt/6" disc combo can be had on the used market for around $50 too, if you don't mind craftsman.
Edited by scolba 8/9/2013 6:21 AM
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| When choosing a type of wood for a lure I think there are for sure some specifications about that lure affecting what the "best" choice is.
But if you want some definite answers, I would say a chunk of even grain Cedar for crankbaits and topwaters (I've had good success with Mahogany too). For glidebaits I've mostly used a hard Maple, but the best glidebait (action wise) I have is made from a 200 year old piece of Walnut scrapped from a church organ being thrown away.
Wood sealer: Spar varnish, it dries super hard and you can just dip it and forget it
Paint primer: Anything sandable has worked for me (I think someone else will have a better answer for this lol)
Paints: Any Createx airbrush paints
Top/clear Coats: Envirotex lite, or Devcon 2 ton 30 min., there is another one I get from my local hardware store that sets in 30 min., but has properties closer to Envirotex (not so brittle and it's crystal clear). I love it but It doesn't have a name... it just comes in bottles. I don't think E-tex and D2T are the only 2 out there tho so keep your eyes open and keep trying new stuff.
Hope this helps! |
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Location: Bloomington, IL | Marling - 8/9/2013 11:33 AM
.....200 year old piece of Walnut scrapped from a church organ being thrown away.
just about every bit of that makes me cry...lol. glad you were able to reuse though! |
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Location: montreal, canada | scolba - 8/9/2013 1:08 PM
Marling - 8/9/2013 11:33 AM
.....200 year old piece of Walnut scrapped from a church organ being thrown away.
just about every bit of that makes me cry...lol. glad you were able to reuse though!
i think i just cross this line !!
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