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Location: SE, WI. | Many use 1/8” drill bit. At least my top waters sport that size. Get a 6” bit. 1/8”. Drill hole first, on your drill press, then lathe , as holes help center turning of body. I’ve known some that drilled hole after turning body on lathe. Some kind of Jig a must to keep hole/bit straight. JD
Edited by jdsplasher 10/20/2022 6:24 AM
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| most important is to get the holes centered on the ends. drill from both directions, meet in the middle. accuracy depends on exactly the type of bait. if its a round bait, or starting round its definitely best to do on a lathe, chuck it up once you have it round, then drill a pilot hole from each end. once i have that i can just use a long bit to get them to meet up. if you dont have a chuck on the lathe, then i once you have your block round, i will take off and drill those pilot holes by hand, then put back on and finish shaping.
for non lathed baits marking the center of the ends is the most critical part |
