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Location: Corning, Iowa | I want to use a router on some blanks, but I want to keep ALL my fingers. Could some of you lure makers give me some ideas? Thanks Doug |
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Location: Burton, Ohio | Hey doug, There a couple of things you can do. The first, some woodworking store sell a router matt. It is sticky enough to hold the lure in place while you go around it. It is sold in about a 18' x 12" piece. The other thing I have used is two-sided tape works in a pinch. Not sure what sized router that you are using. I got a porter cable hand trimmer router. It is easy to hold and is only about 3-1/2" dia. They run about just over a hundred bucks. In the most extreme cases you can screw the lure down from below thru a plate. After you have done with both sides, fill the holes and paint. One other tip. Make sure your bearing doesn't drag on the workbench. This only happens if your lure is really thin. Good luck
John
Just thought about this also. You can set up a router table and run lure from above. Works best if the radius is not that big.
Edited by Tigger 11/29/2006 8:46 PM
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Location: Minnesota | IMO get a table model. Here is what I have to punch out my Grunts (See picture below). I tried with a hand router and it did not work well for me. I get much more consistency using a table model. Important thing IMO is to get high quality SHARP cutters. Those corners will rough up a LOT if you do not have this. A lot of sanding will be required if you screw up the corners to get a good paint job. To add, excessive sanding on the corners may screw up your bait too. Hope this helps.
James
http://www.gruntmuskielures.com
Edited by Grunt Lures 11/30/2006 7:18 AM
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Location: Lincoln UK | Definitely go with the router table idea, run with a radius bit with a centre bearing and life gets really easy. Always start routing somewhere in the middle of the bait and not on an end. A firm hand is needed and concentrate on what you are doing. A homemade table is very easy to make so it needn't be expensive.The best tip for routing is buy the best cutters you can, they make the most difference, I'd highly recommend CMT and Freud.
Edited by chico 11/30/2006 7:56 AM
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Location: Richland Center, WI. | I agree with James. The router table is the way to go. It can be a little scary at first but take your time and it will surprise you how good the wood will look. It is also easier to route the really big stuff because you keep more of the wood on the table as opposed to trying to hold down a small piece of wood on the table with your fingers near the turning bit. Yikes! |
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Location: Verona, WI | I have a Bulldog router table that I bought from Woodcraft that has a hand guard - you clamp the guard to the thickness of the wood you are working and your fingers never get within two inches of the cutter. Works great.
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Location: Corning, Iowa | Thanks guys, for the replys.Just the idea of catching something on your own bait, sounds great. I guess my age is catching up to me. there is no way I want to sell any. We just throw them ourselfs( or use them for Xmas tree decorations). Thanks again to all Doug |
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Location: The Sportsman, home, or out on the water | I got a home made router table, and she taught me a WHOLE lot of respect when doing custom molding for my brother's basement. No matter what, be CAREFUL! |
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