Painting Fishing Lures: Tips for Holding & Drying

TackleMaking.com tutorial about making inexpensive tools to help with holding and drying handmade fishing lures during the painting process

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[kipsus]

I am struggling with this motor thing. Can't seem to find anything this slow anywhere. Any links?

[tacklemaking]

Hi kipsus - search for "drying motor" at cabeals or on ebay. You'll see some for around $25. If you buy one on ebay, make sure it has a plug attached to it (if it doesn't, it's actually pretty easy to add one - just bring it to home depot and they can show you how and give you the parts for about $4). Try to stay in the 8 to 12 RPM range on ebay if you can.

[kipsus]

Thanks. I have one more option to try - winscreen wiper's motor. I'll let you know if that works out

[tacklemaking]

Sounds promising! Let us know how it turns out. Also - some guys use the variable speed motor out of an old rotisserie...you can usually find one for free on Craigs List or at yard sales.

[XinterluniumX]

I like that Idea, but, Doesn't the hole that the nail leaves weaken the strength of the eye hook threads to the body?

[tacklemaking]

The key is to get a nail that is smaller diameter than your screw. So the hole acts like a pilot hole for the screw. If the nail is larger than your screw, then it will be weak. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!

[impactlures]

awsome thanks for the idea

[Nafany999]

Задумка прикольная , очень хорошё придуманно , но зачем так долго разжовывать ?

[psychodelicdragon]

excellent vid! 10 stars!!

make some more vids!!

[MrAdamseye]

I really enjoy your videos, and have a suggestion for you. Instead of using that block of wood, drill a few holes into the middle of your dowel and use a small set screw.

Thanks for making the videos!

[catfishcote]

Personaly I would use a smaller nail for more tread,but thanks for the video,I will be trying this .

[BMBFishLures]

hey epoxy is another great sealer.. if you have questions check out my videos

[ricky52881]

nice video, thanks.

[PoppaTom1948]

Wonderful video and great tips. I have been carving lures for about 50 yrs and it just goes to show that you are never too old to learn new tricks!

[84sday]

Hi.

Ive been trying to make lures..but have had a fair bit of trouble sealing the lures.I've been using fibreglass resin to cover the lure & make it strong.this seems to work good but the cans of spray paint im using doesnt seem to dry properly.Would you have any tips/advise for me.Great videos by the way