Having a problem with handcarves...

[numbskull]

It is very easy to drill those interconnecting angles if you use a drill press and a center pin (which you move off center to intersect your target). Do a search, it is all there.

[bennyraw]

Get thinner gauge wire for your hangers, the prebent stuff is too stiff for hangers.

[FrankR]

I drill the thru wire hole after shaping the plug using the center pin/drill press method that numbskull recommends, and finish with a hand drill. Learned it from a post by rockfish.

On my larger handcarves I drill a 3/8" hole for my hangers, smaller sized holes on smaller plugs, down to 1/4", fill all holes with epoxy, no gromments.

I make my hangers using round nose pliers, real easy once you know how, learned from Ted.

Rivets are available from lure parts,they have two sizes, they are used on buzzbaits, both sizes are good to have.

I'll try and post a photo of the drill press method later, got to find them ?????

[FrankR]

Oh yeah, I use a 5/32" drill in the front, drill 1/2 way, then use a 1/8" from the rear end and hopefully meet in the middle. If you miss don't panic, using the drilled out belly holes usually you will be able the snake the wire thru. Some photos of the drill press set up.

[Rockfish9]

you can also use epoxy pockets.... I use them on my small darters and peanut bunker hand carves...

[JFigliuolo]

Originally Posted by Rockfish9

you can also use epoxy pockets.... I use them on my small darters and peanut bunker hand carves...

That would be my choice. I use them on some swimbaits. They are very strong.

[Mokes]

Never heard of an epoxy pocket?