Lip Slot Blues

[Flaptail]

Always final coat after assembly and fine blade mini band saws (99 dollar models) do a marvelous job.

[Slipknot]

I used to do that also George, but then I started placing the lip in as I epoxied and it helps to hold the lip in place. Then ya just have to worry about the thru hole with epoxy which is a simple fix with a drill bit and no rough edges.

[Jigman]

I use the bansaw. 1/8 inch wide blade cuts a slot that is a good fit for pikie and danny lips. For surfster lips I usually have to run a piece of sandpaper thru the slot a few times.

Jigman

[smac]

I used a Japanese pull saw for cutting door trim. It worked decent but I know your pain.

I also use index cards or thin card board from some of the kids toy packages. Slide that in the lip slot while you apply the epoxy.

[numbskull]

I made a batch of jointed eels once with a cut up credit card in the lip slots. It dried in there and I couldn't get it out. You guys pulling the card out before you spin them?

Tried spinning them with the lip in, but the hole in the lips is too small for the skewer to fit through and any epoxy build up between the skewer and the lip/plug face locks everything up.

A patient once advised me "George, when God is mad at you he doesn't beat you........he makes you stupid and lets you beat yourself".
Yup.