Templates

[numbskull]

I use plexiglas, mount it wrong in the holder, file it down to try and fix it, and end up with plugs I can't recognize.

[Slipknot]

I use plexiglass because I had some, but maple works just fine and I will use that or mdf when I run out of plexi.

[justplugit]

Mr K, how are you anchoring the plug templates to your dupe?

[ThrowingTimber]

1. square ends on chop lure in half on bandsaw with a fence to make sure its straigh down the middle. Trace to lexan done.

2. place lure between centers centered. Replace the pin the follows your template with a pencil or marker. Slide in lexan, done template made.



I'll do them up and leave them all natural and label everything if its something that works for me that way down the road i dont go hmmm howd I do that...

[Biteme]

I use a product made for buisness "street" signs. It's a indestructable white plastic. Like plexiglass, but 1/4 inch thick, and it shapes easy. Mounts to the holder with wingnuts.

[Mr. Krinkle]

Originally Posted by justplugit

Mr K, how are you anchoring the plug templates to your dupe?

The templates are thru-drilled so I use the pins that come with the duplicator.

[justplugit]

Thanks.

[Rockfish9]

First I turn an original, usualy of scrap pine, I cut a piece of 1/8X2 3/4 X 10 lexan and glue a piece of graph paper to it....

[Rockfish9]

then with the duplicator in place, I install a home made hardwood tracer, if tracing an original, cover the tip with felt.... I "tune a pencil to fit my stylus, when the pencil is installed, apply SLIGHT down pressure ( too much will tear the paper) now move the hand wheel to trace the pattern..use a square to mark the ends of the plugs, also move the tracer in and out to mark , weight and hook holes...