cutting lip slots...

[Charleston]

Originally Posted by ProfessorM

You will find that all the different operations are done different ways by builders. Some like to leave on the sq ends to do holes and lips others like to do belly holes first and use them to do all the other machining. I prefer this method. I built a fixture that is fully adjustable to any size, length, dia. plug I make. It is way overdone but I know no other way , I am retarded, but you could build something similar out of a hard wood. I use a fence on the bandsaw if I am doing more than a few and slide the jig against it. Good luck and get used to getting pissed it is part of the process.

That fixture is "SICK!!

[justplugit]

As usual P., completely out of control.

[Rockfish9]

thats a great fixture!

I cut mine with a coping saw or back saw, depending on the thickness of the lip, I have a pair of padded "V" blocks mounted in a carpenters vise that holds the plug while I cut it.... I have a PRIMITIVE fixture for cutting on the band saw, but prefer to do it by hand...

[ThrowingTimber]

Sandman,

If youre making multiples of the same lure, you can also clamp a piece of scrap 2"x2" to the fence behind your bandsaw blade to function as a depth stop.

[piemma]

Originally Posted by ThrowingTimber

Sandman,

If youre making multiples of the same lure, you can also clamp a piece of scrap 2"x2" to the fence behind your bandsaw blade to function as a depth stop.

BINGO!!! I do the same thing

[smac]

sandman,
have you tried leaving the squared ends on after turning the body?