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MO1 · 07-28-2006, 12:47 PM

I just need one unfinished body for a pattern.. I have a retired customer that can make anything out of wood, and one that has talent with paint.
Would be happy buy one.

Let me know

MO

Bazztex · 07-29-2006, 02:38 PM

MO1

I'm getting some carving material today and will send you the blank soon.

Bazz

jt2hunt · 08-02-2006, 09:00 PM

bazztex i sent you an email.

jt2hunt · 08-27-2006, 03:32 PM

charkbait has the frenzy line on it's weekly specials.

Bazztex · 08-31-2006, 03:26 PM

JT2hunt

Can you cut down that giant bass wood block??

MO1

So you have the blanks... how goes the project??

Bazz

MO1 · 08-31-2006, 04:04 PM

Bazztex--
I have one sitting on my desk. It is UGLY... My customer just cut some
blanks using your pattern. I could not talk him into doing the shaping for me.
SO, I was off on Tuesday( I have very little wood working skills ) But with a router and a dremel tool, this almost looks like a fishing lure.
I got stainess wire from a welding shop for the harness. Gander Mountain had some SPRO 250 lb split rings. This one is ready for a little more shaping / sanding , then it goes to the Daughter's place for paint.
Before I glued it together, I put some rubber bands around it and
threw it in the sink for a tank test. It listed to port pretty severely. I added
more wieght to the right side, it almost sits level now. I think this will
be a one of a kind.
Would you like me to send your patterns back ? Or just bring them
to Freeport ?
I will be ordering some Tuna hunters from Galveston soon.

Any plans for a DFW Bass Pro meeting before October ?
Thanks a ton for all the advice ,
MO

jt2hunt · 08-31-2006, 04:59 PM

yes, i can cut the basswood tonight and ship to you tomorrow. what size do you want it cut. I believe it is 2 to 2 1/2 inches thick. maybe 18" wide. let me done.

Bazztex · 09-01-2006, 01:07 AM

JT

I've been working with 2" X 2" X 8" stock to carve the popper bodies. Lenght is not important .. 18" is fine on that. Just make sure to rip cut the wood lenght wise with the grain.

Thanks

Bazz

SkeeterRonnie · 09-01-2006, 09:28 AM

Bazz- if you need help, I can turn some o the lathe. (thats the easy part)...lol. Painting them has been the booger! I can drill them straight thru with the extra long drill bit in the press. Cupping them hasnt been too easy( i used an old design from bass lures that creates and extra large splash). I will take some pics of mine this afternoon and get them on here. I have a couple that ony need a shot of clear coat and the hooks put on. Cabelas had some stainless wire already cut in .051 inch diamter. Hard to bend, but strong. its says they are "PIKE/MUSKY stainless wire shafts".

SkeeterRonnie · 09-01-2006, 10:18 AM

here ya go- I started out with a 6' piece of closet rod. But found it likes to soak up water and I had to seal the baits more than normal. Next time I will use a different wood. I cut the pieces 5" long and used a hobby lathe to shape the body. I then drilled straight thru the body with a 1/8" extra long bit. I then used a wood hole drillling bit(cant think of the name of the paddle-wheel type bit..lol) . I then used a countersink bit to put a cup in the mouth. After that, I went to the grinder and too the bottom lip off and added an angle to make it spit water a little higher and reduce drag on the bottom of the mouth.(keeps it from diving under when popping). heres the prototypes:

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07-28-2006, 12:47 PM	#21 (permalink)
MO1 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bullard tx Posts: 31	I just need one unfinished body for a pattern.. I have a retired customer that can make anything out of wood, and one that has talent with paint. Would be happy buy one. Let me know MO

07-29-2006, 02:38 PM	#22 (permalink)
Bazztex Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Metro Mess Posts: 142	MO1 I'm getting some carving material today and will send you the blank soon. Bazz

08-02-2006, 09:00 PM	#23 (permalink)
jt2hunt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 226	bazztex i sent you an email.

08-27-2006, 03:32 PM	#24 (permalink)
jt2hunt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 226	charkbait has the frenzy line on it's weekly specials.

08-31-2006, 03:26 PM	#25 (permalink)
Bazztex Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Metro Mess Posts: 142	JT2hunt Can you cut down that giant bass wood block?? MO1 So you have the blanks... how goes the project?? Bazz

08-31-2006, 04:04 PM	#26 (permalink)
MO1 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bullard tx Posts: 31	Bazztex-- I have one sitting on my desk. It is UGLY... My customer just cut some blanks using your pattern. I could not talk him into doing the shaping for me. SO, I was off on Tuesday( I have very little wood working skills ) But with a router and a dremel tool, this almost looks like a fishing lure. I got stainess wire from a welding shop for the harness. Gander Mountain had some SPRO 250 lb split rings. This one is ready for a little more shaping / sanding , then it goes to the Daughter's place for paint. Before I glued it together, I put some rubber bands around it and threw it in the sink for a tank test. It listed to port pretty severely. I added more wieght to the right side, it almost sits level now. I think this will be a one of a kind. Would you like me to send your patterns back ? Or just bring them to Freeport ? I will be ordering some Tuna hunters from Galveston soon. Any plans for a DFW Bass Pro meeting before October ? Thanks a ton for all the advice , MO

08-31-2006, 04:59 PM	#27 (permalink)
jt2hunt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 226	yes, i can cut the basswood tonight and ship to you tomorrow. what size do you want it cut. I believe it is 2 to 2 1/2 inches thick. maybe 18" wide. let me done.

09-01-2006, 01:07 AM	#28 (permalink)
Bazztex Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Metro Mess Posts: 142	JT I've been working with 2" X 2" X 8" stock to carve the popper bodies. Lenght is not important .. 18" is fine on that. Just make sure to rip cut the wood lenght wise with the grain. Thanks Bazz

09-01-2006, 09:28 AM	#29 (permalink)
SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,206	Bazz- if you need help, I can turn some o the lathe. (thats the easy part)...lol. Painting them has been the booger! I can drill them straight thru with the extra long drill bit in the press. Cupping them hasnt been too easy( i used an old design from bass lures that creates and extra large splash). I will take some pics of mine this afternoon and get them on here. I have a couple that ony need a shot of clear coat and the hooks put on. Cabelas had some stainless wire already cut in .051 inch diamter. Hard to bend, but strong. its says they are "PIKE/MUSKY stainless wire shafts".

09-01-2006, 10:18 AM	#30 (permalink)
SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,206	here ya go- I started out with a 6' piece of closet rod. But found it likes to soak up water and I had to seal the baits more than normal. Next time I will use a different wood. I cut the pieces 5" long and used a hobby lathe to shape the body. I then drilled straight thru the body with a 1/8" extra long bit. I then used a wood hole drillling bit(cant think of the name of the paddle-wheel type bit..lol) . I then used a countersink bit to put a cup in the mouth. After that, I went to the grinder and too the bottom lip off and added an angle to make it spit water a little higher and reduce drag on the bottom of the mouth.(keeps it from diving under when popping). heres the prototypes:

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