I enjoyed your video. Recommend using a simple cross-cut sled for cutting your stock into sections. John Heisz has one on YT. Too easy to create a kick-back situation with a narrow piece jamming between the fence and blade.
So im wondering what size needle do you have in your airbrush? I’ve recently switched from 0.3mm to 0.5mm to try it out, I also have a 0.2mm needle to try next. Also what clear coat did you use the first time after painting? Thanks love the outcome
To be honest, I really like the 0.3mm because it's kind of middle-of-the-road. But I do encourage people to try different things and find what works best for them. I used East Coast Resin for the clearcoats on this lure. Thanks for watching!
You can probably get away with fewer clearcoats. I needed to do two the first time to correct some waves to get it smoother. I usually let the clearcoat cure overnight. Thanks for watching!
I've watched a few of your videos (have some catching up to do) and appreciate the information you include. I have a question. It seems that you chose the features (dimensions; profiles; attachment points; weighting; bill size, shape, and angle) "by feel". Is lure design that casual? I would have thought that center of balance and hydro-dynamics would need to be considered to get a lure to swim as desired. Maybe I am over-thinking the whole thing. If you could, would you include some of the reasoning your use when selecting feature size and shape. For example, I saw you tank-test the orange lip-less crank bait, you were happy with the way it sank but never explained why it was good to go or what would be bad. I like to watch you work, I just want to understand what you are doing :) Thanks!
Thank you very much for watching! I can see that I do tend to generalize and will make an effort to provide more detail on design concepts. In the meantime, if you have questions about a particular style of lure you are working on, I am happy to answer any questions you have.
@@zimmtex Thanks for the reply! I think it would be difficult for me to ask and for you to answer a specific question without having you looking at what I am working on and knowing what I am trying to achieve. It's going to be trial and error to get hands-on experience. When I see a fishing fly I can tell how it will fish (float, sink, move, etc) by looking at the materials and how it has been built. I think that I need to spend some time (closely) observing commercial lures and kinda reverse engineering them to determine what features, proportions and balance results in what action. Then I need to carve a bunch of lures and experiment with them. :) Cheers and stay safe!
@@hankvana2149 Experience is the best teacher. Not all of my lures work out exactly as planned. I think you have a good game plan and I wish you the best of luck with your project.
@@zimmtex Between Covid and being retired I have lots of time to carve lures. Looking forward to doing so! Really appreciate you sharing your experiences with us. I did come up with a specific question :) ...I don't know if you have discussed your airbrush (still need to catch up on your videos) but it would be helpful if you could do a video to recommend an airbrush (brand, style and nozzle) and what paints to use. In looking at airbrushs it seems that a lot of them are for decorating cakes (???) , fingernails and wierd stuff like that. Some suggestions would be useful! Cheers!
@@hankvana2149 Glad to help in any way I can. I know I have talked about my airbrush but I can't remember which video it was. The airbrush I have is not all that fancy but it came with three nozzle sizes and does what I need it to do. I put a link to it in the video description. I happen to use Createx paints because they are widely available, but I know there are other good brands out there. Hope this helps you along your lure making journey!
Ty, I looked on website and I do not see it there, i see other wire benders but I dont see the gravy duty wire bender you are using in the video, would it be possible to send the link? Maybe I'm missing it somewhere
Ok so I ordered the heavy duty one you have listed, I dont believe it's the one you're using in video, this one is bigger with like a 12-14 pole to bend with, the f Guide pins are big and makes big loops, is there a link fir this small one you're using in the vise
@@waynestark9949 Sorry for the late reply. They haven't had my exact one for over a year. Mine does make pretty big loops (about 1/4inch or 6mm). I keep checking to see if the bring it back but they may have gone out of business.
There are several great clearcoat options out there. Right now, I really like TruCoat. I put a link to it in the description for you. Thanks for watching!
It's baking soda. I use it because it is very fine, it takes glue well and is sandable. You can use wood putty or bondo if you don't mind waiting for it to dry. This method sets up instantly so you can keep working. Thanks for watching!
Unfortunately it was unavailable for a long time, but I found one very similar and linked it in my website. Go to the address below and scroll down to TOOLS OF THE TRADE. Look under HARDWARE for Heavy Duty Wire Bender: www.zimmtexlures.com/productlinks
Super montage ! Beau travail ! Pouvez -vous me donner le nom des produits que vous utilisez pour collez l'armature du leurre ? la poudre blanche et sa colle ? Merci pour vos vidéos
Thank you for your interest. Here are a list of glues and paint: Sealer: Insta-Cure Super Thin 1-3 second glue. Hardware epoxy: Bob Smith Industries 30 minute epoxy. Clearcoat Epoxy: East Coast Resin. Paint: Createx.
Aloha, please be careful, for cross cuts don't use your fence, Use the cross cut gauge that came with your table saw. You can bet a mean kickback. Lobe look your video's!
@@zimmtex thank you for getting back to me with that that's a bummer because that's a real nice looking wire Bender I searched Amazon and micro Mark and a few other places and they're pretty high priced almost $100 or more dollars
@@Daryl185 I think this one was around $25. I did find another that looks similar, but I'm not sure about the size: www.amazon.com/Shop-Tuff-MR-01-Mighty-Bender/dp/B0000AXFCD
So, this is really my hobby. I do have a full time job, but I'm enjoying making these lures. I really appreciate all the support from people like yourself!
Why not wire thru construction ??....The 1st step before the lathe is to drill a straight hole thru the square wood blank with a drill press....Splitting the wood to embed the wire is not a good idea if you want the lure to last....Alternative method use screw in eyelets with epoxy on the screws
That is certainly a great method so long as you get a good seal on the inside of the hole. I think this method is plenty durable though; I tested it to the breaking point and learned that the hooks and rings will go before the lure breaks. I really like twist eyes and epoxy for ease of use and those too are very strong. Thanks for sharing and watching!
Love your videos, but please don't use gloves near a lathe or any spinning machine, if they catch the injury is horrendous. Research if you don't believe me.
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Thank you for adding all the links especially for the tools and gear. Extremely helpful
I appreciate your support!
Cool popper turned out! Good job and a movie.
Thank you very much, I appreciate it!
Thats a really nice job you did with the popper
Thanks Mark, I appreciate it!
Nice Popper, my next Lure to make. I went to a Lake, found 3” thick wood branch piece, pick it up and will be using to make a Popper
Great! Best wishes for your lure build.
@@zimmtex Thanks to your videos and tips, Have a Great Christmas
What a beautiful finish! Love it!
Thanks Paul!
Thanks for the video man! When I'm a little older I plan on doing this and selling them online to make some money
Good luck to you Partick! Thanks for watching!
I enjoyed your video. Recommend using a simple cross-cut sled for cutting your stock into sections. John Heisz has one on YT. Too easy to create a kick-back situation with a narrow piece jamming between the fence and blade.
Thanks for the tip!
@@zimmtex yea that was scary
@@hannajoh12 I have since gotten a new miter saw and some safety push blocks for the table saw.
Wow this popper is popin realy fu#### awesome just amazing glad i found u on alnchannels
Thanks for watching!
Never once has it ever entered my mind to flip the saw around to see if I had a high spot!
Glad you found it useful! Thanks for watching.
Brother you the dodo nice work.
Thanks!
Nice video😊👍. I'll try to make it without power tools though 😭
It can certainly be done, good luck to you!
I really liked the video..well done a nice job
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it!
@@zimmtex Go to my channel and see what I do
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That is great to hear. Good luck to you! Thank you for watching!
So im wondering what size needle do you have in your airbrush? I’ve recently switched from 0.3mm to 0.5mm to try it out, I also have a 0.2mm needle to try next. Also what clear coat did you use the first time after painting? Thanks love the outcome
To be honest, I really like the 0.3mm because it's kind of middle-of-the-road. But I do encourage people to try different things and find what works best for them. I used East Coast Resin for the clearcoats on this lure. Thanks for watching!
I sure would like to purchase some of your lures my friend is there any way that's possible sir
Thank you for your interest. Unfortunately, I do not make lures for sale because I just don't have time. I do appreciate your support!
What is that tool that you used to carve out the mouth and would it work on a WEN lathe?
It's a spherical Burr that should work on any lathe. www.zimmtexlures.com/productlinks
@@zimmtex so there’s no special attachment I have to get with it I just get it and smack it on there?
So, you made a 4 epoxy coats on that lure? Wich time do you wait between this costs, the total time of cure or less?
Awesome job Bro!
You can probably get away with fewer clearcoats. I needed to do two the first time to correct some waves to get it smoother. I usually let the clearcoat cure overnight. Thanks for watching!
@@zimmtex Thanks!!! 👍
Very nice ,do you make and sell ? Or just make for yourself
Right now I am just making lures for the channel. I will let you know if that changes. Thanks for your interest!
I've watched a few of your videos (have some catching up to do) and appreciate the information you include. I have a question. It seems that you chose the features (dimensions; profiles; attachment points; weighting; bill size, shape, and angle) "by feel". Is lure design that casual? I would have thought that center of balance and hydro-dynamics would need to be considered to get a lure to swim as desired. Maybe I am over-thinking the whole thing. If you could, would you include some of the reasoning your use when selecting feature size and shape. For example, I saw you tank-test the orange lip-less crank bait, you were happy with the way it sank but never explained why it was good to go or what would be bad. I like to watch you work, I just want to understand what you are doing :) Thanks!
Thank you very much for watching! I can see that I do tend to generalize and will make an effort to provide more detail on design concepts. In the meantime, if you have questions about a particular style of lure you are working on, I am happy to answer any questions you have.
@@zimmtex Thanks for the reply! I think it would be difficult for me to ask and for you to answer a specific question without having you looking at what I am working on and knowing what I am trying to achieve. It's going to be trial and error to get hands-on experience. When I see a fishing fly I can tell how it will fish (float, sink, move, etc) by looking at the materials and how it has been built. I think that I need to spend some time (closely) observing commercial lures and kinda reverse engineering them to determine what features, proportions and balance results in what action. Then I need to carve a bunch of lures and experiment with them. :) Cheers and stay safe!
@@hankvana2149 Experience is the best teacher. Not all of my lures work out exactly as planned. I think you have a good game plan and I wish you the best of luck with your project.
@@zimmtex Between Covid and being retired I have lots of time to carve lures. Looking forward to doing so! Really appreciate you sharing your experiences with us. I did come up with a specific question :) ...I don't know if you have discussed your airbrush (still need to catch up on your videos) but it would be helpful if you could do a video to recommend an airbrush (brand, style and nozzle) and what paints to use. In looking at airbrushs it seems that a lot of them are for decorating cakes (???) , fingernails and wierd stuff like that. Some suggestions would be useful! Cheers!
@@hankvana2149 Glad to help in any way I can. I know I have talked about my airbrush but I can't remember which video it was. The airbrush I have is not all that fancy but it came with three nozzle sizes and does what I need it to do. I put a link to it in the video description. I happen to use Createx paints because they are widely available, but I know there are other good brands out there. Hope this helps you along your lure making journey!
In this video that little square jig you're putting in vise to bend the wire where can I find one of them, I don't see it on website ty
If got it linked as 'heavy duty wire bender' on my website under Tools of the Trade. Thanks for watching!
Ty, I looked on website and I do not see it there, i see other wire benders but I dont see the gravy duty wire bender you are using in the video, would it be possible to send the link? Maybe I'm missing it somewhere
I'm sorry nevermind I see it now, ty for the response I really appreciate it
Ok so I ordered the heavy duty one you have listed, I dont believe it's the one you're using in video, this one is bigger with like a 12-14 pole to bend with, the f
Guide pins are big and makes big loops, is there a link fir this small one you're using in the vise
@@waynestark9949 Sorry for the late reply. They haven't had my exact one for over a year. Mine does make pretty big loops (about 1/4inch or 6mm). I keep checking to see if the bring it back but they may have gone out of business.
I sure hope that white powder was baking Soda… ;)
For sure! Ha! Thanks for watching!
Hi, don't yout put weights (lead)?
I usually do, but this one has a heavy through wire harness and large hooks that are more than enough to get the job done.
What type of material you use for the finishing clear coat? Thanks love your channel!!!
There are several great clearcoat options out there. Right now, I really like TruCoat. I put a link to it in the description for you. Thanks for watching!
What kind of glue do you use for the eyes?
Extra thick instacure.
HI. What size eyes did you use on this? Great job. Thank you
These were 15mm. Thanks for watching!
What kind of white powder do you poor into the chamfer? Is it backing powder. I think you mention it in some video. Why do you use that stuff?
It's baking soda. I use it because it is very fine, it takes glue well and is sandable. You can use wood putty or bondo if you don't mind waiting for it to dry. This method sets up instantly so you can keep working. Thanks for watching!
What wire bender is that your using in the video
Unfortunately it was unavailable for a long time, but I found one very similar and linked it in my website. Go to the address below and scroll down to TOOLS OF THE TRADE. Look under HARDWARE for Heavy Duty Wire Bender:
www.zimmtexlures.com/productlinks
Super montage ! Beau travail ! Pouvez -vous me donner le nom des produits que vous utilisez pour collez l'armature du leurre ? la poudre blanche et sa colle ? Merci pour vos vidéos
Thank you for your interest. Here are a list of glues and paint:
Sealer: Insta-Cure Super Thin 1-3 second glue.
Hardware epoxy: Bob Smith Industries 30 minute epoxy.
Clearcoat Epoxy: East Coast Resin.
Paint: Createx.
@@zimmtex merci pour votre réponse .bonne continuation
What pound/lb pressure do you use for your airbrush . Thanks great video.
I keep mine set at 50 pounds. Thanks for watching!
Hi nice video what is the ball sanding tool in the chuck to make the concave on the head of the lure thanks. Were can I buy it from
I use a Kutzall Original Sphere Burr that I ordered off of Amazon. This particular one has a 1/4" shaft and a 1" head diameter.
Goodnight this jig to twist the wire undem bought?
Thanks for watching! I got my wire on ebay I think.
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Many thanks!
Great job mate, the wire you used was it stainless or galvanised
Thanks, sorry for the late response. I'm not getting notifications when people comment. This is 302 stainless.
@@zimmtex thanks mate
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Thank you!
What is the name of the element with which you bend the wire? I need one
It is a heavy duty wire bending tool. I got it on Anazon a while back, but they don't sell that exact one anymore.
Aloha, please be careful, for cross cuts don't use your fence, Use the cross cut gauge that came with your table saw. You can bet a mean kickback. Lobe look your video's!
Thank you for watching and for the tip!
I don't see a link to the wire bending tool you are using to make you through wires
Unfortunately it was discontinued and I haven't been able to find a substitute.
@@zimmtex thank you for getting back to me with that that's a bummer because that's a real nice looking wire Bender I searched Amazon and micro Mark and a few other places and they're pretty high priced almost $100 or more dollars
@@Daryl185 I think this one was around $25. I did find another that looks similar, but I'm not sure about the size: www.amazon.com/Shop-Tuff-MR-01-Mighty-Bender/dp/B0000AXFCD
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Thank you and welcome!
also do you do this for a business? or are you just trying it and really dam good
So, this is really my hobby. I do have a full time job, but I'm enjoying making these lures. I really appreciate all the support from people like yourself!
What kind of wood do you use ?? Thanks
This is poplar. Thanks for watching!
Why not wire thru construction ??....The 1st step before the lathe is to drill a straight hole thru the square wood blank with a drill press....Splitting the wood to embed the wire is not a good idea if you want the lure to last....Alternative method use screw in eyelets with epoxy on the screws
That is certainly a great method so long as you get a good seal on the inside of the hole. I think this method is plenty durable though; I tested it to the breaking point and learned that the hooks and rings will go before the lure breaks. I really like twist eyes and epoxy for ease of use and those too are very strong. Thanks for sharing and watching!
Your tool rest is a bit high locks like?
Possibly, could also be the camera angle. I generally try to keep my cutting edge around the centerline.
Be easier to start with a round stick instead of buying a square one from the shop tho
I have tried it both ways and the both work. The difficulty with rounds is getting them perfectly centered on the lathe. Thanks for watching!
Yes ok
Thanks!
what mm eyes were you using?
Those are 15mm. Thanks for watching!
I was told that it is unsafe to wear gloves when working with rotating machines.
That could be. I've heard that about loose fitting clothing. Im just trying to get the best grip I can.
do you sell these
I do not currently have any lures for sale, but I appreciate your interest!
Love your videos, but please don't use gloves near a lathe or any spinning machine, if they catch the injury is horrendous. Research if you don't believe me.
Thank you for the tip! I am constantly trying to improve my lure building skills, including safety. I appreciate your comment and your support!
Please do not crosscut with the rip fence! You are asking for a kickback!
Thank you for your input. I now have a miter saw for this which is much better. Thanks for watching!
Try hard on the intro
Lol and they put it in anyways
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