A luremakers introduction to 3D Printing

3D printers seems to appear in luremaking projects everywhere, but are they worth spending you hard earned cash on, and how does it actually work. This video contains a complete walkthrough of all the components as well as giving you my personal opinion.
Here is a few additional comments and links:
My printer is a Creality Ender 3, which I bought on Amazon. If you want one like this, search and find the cheapest supplier for you - Its the same product they deliver.
I use Fusion 360 as 3D drawing program. You can see in this video how to get it for free (legally): • Get Fusion 360 for Fre...
A fantastic channel for learning Fusion 360 is this by Lars Christensen: / cadcamstuff - Among much other there is a super "Absolute beginner guide"
Here is a link to a video on slicer-tuning for Ender 3. • How to tune your slice... . Same channel has a lot of videos on the Ender 3 optimizing and reviews.
If you end up with a Creality Ender 3, here is a were good video on the assembly: • Creality Ender 3 assem...
Remember to visit www.thingiverse.com/

[@SuperKabookie]

Oh this is super exciting! And I'm going to get one of these!

[@greatwhitesfishingadventur2273]

Outstanding !!! A completely new way of making your lure blanks and molds !! I agree that you should try and make the blanks in halves, negating the use of support fabrication. Enjoyed this video greatly !! Thanks

[@alexdanila3484]

Well done :) Congratulations for your work!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Nice work...lots of good information. I do so much on CAD at work that I'm hard pressed to want to sit in front of a computer to draft lures. BUT, I just can't stop myself. Thanks for the info...cheers.

[@SplishSplashFishing]

At least it will make it so much easier to get the design to look like you want to. I still have to adjust my design to what I can figure out to make in the program.

[@glenna3434]

You made me want to get a 3D printer and learn how. This video removed my fear and you have given me some confidence that I can successfully learn 3D printing. Thank you!

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Thanks for all your comments Glenn. Really great you find my content usefull - And yes. A 3D printer really is a great toy for luremakers. Just go for it

[@altetso]

Great walk through! Can't wait for more videos on lure printing!

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[@silviosecco]

Very nice video!! Thanks!

[@danmercury90]

Very inspirational video. Thank you. My friend and I are now going to purchase a 3D Printer.

[@SplishSplashFishing]

To me it has been the best toy and most usefull tool I have bought in many years - Good luck with it

[@Timalannovotny]

Excellent video

[@foxbow90]

The acetone - abs trick works great for lures, but you loose some sharp edges, but if you don't mind that its great.

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Yes everything comes at a price. For shad masters it wont matter loosing some edges i think. Thanks for your insight

[@kamarte]

That was a great tutorial man, I appreciate your enthusiasm! :) Just as a side note, I suggest wearing eye protection while trimming support. ;)

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Thanks, and yes I probably should use protection more - often I just forget it

[@kamarte]

@@SplishSplashFishing keep up your great work man! :)

[@westwindsdemon4519]

I just started delving into lure making and also own a 3D printer. What a great tool to have to lure making. if you decide to get one I would recommend watching some of CHEP videos ( just search for CHEP ender 3); he has a lot of great videos on the ender3 specifically.

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Thanks - Will definately check out his movies

[@steventhomas7504]

Another great video. Is yours the 3D Pro, plus any add-ons purchased.

[@SplishSplashFishing]

No this is the normal version, and so far I havn't bought any add-ons or upgrades. So it's actually a quite cheap entry to 3D printing

[@SolarfallBaits]

Very interesting video. I personally would never use this for lure making cos im little bit too much of a purist haha. however i would love to have one for making specialized tools for lure making.

[@SplishSplashFishing]

I completely understand your opinion, and I have been split between the joy of carving and handling wood and the ease of making lures this way. The outcome of this will never match the work you make, and I fully respect your skills. But making lures this way would enable people with let carving skills than you, to get into luremaking. And that includes something like 99% of luremakers. Just keep up your work for everybody to have some high goals to aim for.

[@SolarfallBaits]

@@SplishSplashFishing well to be fair i dont think fish really care about fancy details, those are for us fishermen. Hows the design process on the computer, i hope its easier than autocad lol i used to hate that program when i was in school lol.

[@SplishSplashFishing]

@@SolarfallBaits I havn't tried autocad, so I can't tell you if its easier, but it won't take long before I make a movie on how to get to something like the designs of this video, and then you can see. Once I figured out how, it was quite easy I think.

[@parkertownsend5688]

The Software 06:55 Program Fusion 360© 10:02 Print The Final Product 13:03

[@driftwood5407]

Can this printer use Silicone filament ?

[@the4hunters]

Great job! What kind of spray is that and brand etc

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Its a local brand (or Scandinavian at least) called Biltema, so I am not sure if its generally available. Try searching for "Filler spray" and see what you can find locally.

[@GreenMeanie101]

Are you going to share your 3D models you made? I wonder how a mold would look printed out and how long it would take.

[@SplishSplashFishing]

I plan to share my models along the way. But the model i this vid was not "ready for distribution" yet

[@nic7289]

@@SplishSplashFishing great videos , like all the work you do . thanks for sharing all your tips and tricks

[@jimscoggins1526]

Wow!! Thank you for sharing!! I have a question, do you sell unpainted lures?

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Hi Jim. Generally I don't sell blanks. First of all because I try to inspire people to make their own designs, but also because I couldn't sell them at reasonable price. At the same time I know how easy it would be to use the blank as a master, and for some of my designs, I like to keep the as a personal thing

[@Gabriel-zy7it]

Saw the whole video. Very interesting to say the least. Have you used a 3-D printed lure for pikefishing? If so, how is the durability?

[@SplishSplashFishing]

I mainly use the printer to make masters, but I would expect, that if you set the wall thickness in Cura to maybe 2 mm, your lure would be quite durable

[@christofferaro]

God video :) I’m printing masters and going to try wood filament. Maybe working better to post process?

[@SplishSplashFishing]

No doubt that it will be worth experimenting with other filament types, to make the post processing easier. Will take a look at the wood filament - Thanks

[@alexdanila3484]

Hmm... Not really... Woodfill is based on PLA almost 70 % + real cork / bamboo /real wood dust 30 %... So the printed part will be almost like PLA from post processing point of view...

[@gunaydonmez9117]

Hi Jørgen nice vid as always, what do you think about printing directly the mold instead of master lure? I was thinking to design a mold in fusion 360, then print it with ABS or PLA, then pour polyurethane resin inside mold. Do you think 3D prined molds will last longer than silicone molds?

[@SplishSplashFishing]

I haven't tried, but would expect the surface of the lure would end up very uneven. Also you might end op with the resin cast stuck in the mould due to the uneven surface. But in the end you would have to try I guess

[@gunaydonmez9117]

i think i must give this a try otherwise i will never know 🙂, i guess pla or petg may just not work so i ordered a roll of abs filament... we'll see how it goes

[@beerus1]

Hi great video. You propelled me forward. Is this printer good? R1 + Plus 3D Printer

[@SplishSplashFishing]

For my use this printer is very good. No need to use more money on that. Good luck

[@beerus1]

Thanks for the quick reply. Today, in one company discounts. I buy@@SplishSplashFishing

[@xmtowntyx]

What model is that 3d printer

[@philippevanriel5704]

Super, just buy me a Ender 3 PRO, thanks for charing all!

[@Fksu]

Thinking abt buying this... I wonder if the pla is strong enough to use as a lure instead of a mold and if it floats or if u need to create some air chamber inside to allow for it... Great if u could share any experience with that... I'm trying to create a improved version of a bomber 15a

[@SplishSplashFishing]

It all depends on how you print it. You generally print with a outer thickness and a infill percentage, and the strength of your lure will depend on that. But I would say that you can easily make an very strong lure in PLA. A normal infill rate of 20% will make the lure very boyant, and you will have to make room for weights rather than room for air. Good luck with your project

[@Fksu]

@@SplishSplashFishing thanks for the recommendation by the way... I got the ender 3 neo for a week now and although the learning curve is quite steep, got my own design and much needed lure in prototyping phases already!

[@Fksu]

Success! For now... kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6e1qWuJmLiSZ9U

[@MarkWilder68]

How did you make the mold can we see that please?

[@SplishSplashFishing]

I didn't record the making of that mold, but you can watch this video on how to make a 2 part mold: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emHIYZmFjJ5qack I am about to start recording a video on making making a shad from a 3D printed master, so that will come within too long.

[@user-yc9pn9ck3l]

Hallo . Ich kann die Frage nicht finden, wo Sie Silikon lackieren. Airbrush. Welche Art von Farbe verwendest du?

[@SplishSplashFishing]

For coating the softbaits I just use uncolored softplastic. With regards to paint, I now use paint that is meant for softplastic. I know of 2 brands of such: CAB Coating in Finland and Brightbaits in Belgium. good luck

[@user-yc9pn9ck3l]

@@SplishSplashFishing Leider kann die Frage, wo Sie mit diesen Farben malen, nicht gefunden werden. Wenn Sie es nicht haben, entfernen Sie das Video darüber

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Sorry. My German isn't very good, and google translate doesn't make sense out of what you are writing

[@user-yc9pn9ck3l]

Сожалею. С видео какие цвета краска силиконовая.

[@beerus1]

Spasibo

[@MK-dn2qh]

Hi. Did You uploaded Your project on the website ?

[@SplishSplashFishing]

The project in the movie isn't really "production ready", so i has not been uploaded. But there will be a "3d printed shad master" movie shortly, that will go through how to make the drawing, and I plan to include links to project files with that

[@MK-dn2qh]

@@SplishSplashFishing great can't wait

[@hutor_na_bolote]

Hi,but it not floating ?

[@simonnicholson6615]

Guyy can l habe them lures link please l want some if u don't mind give me link so l can download it 🙏🙏🙏

[@maxakerblom6033]

Do you know a method that i could use to get scales for my 3d prints?

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Have been looking for that as well, but have not found a solution in Fusion. Think you need another progam.

[@vikipoyta]

@@SplishSplashFishing there is a way, but you better have a good computer because mine always freezes while doing it. There is a channel called CATCH-fishing with a few tutorials.

[@SplishSplashFishing]

@@vikipoyta My PC i pretty powerfull so I will check out that channel - Thanks for the idea

[@Batuhankaygan976]

👏👏👏

[@dendroaspis8378]

Fusion 360 is not free anymore (expires after a year)...what is a good alternative?

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Fusion 360 has always expired after a year. You just go to their website and renew your subscription. However they have made a limit of having only 5 editable designs at a time. However you can switch between read only and editable as you wish

[@giuseppeb1109]

Hi! This is great but can you translate for the italian people please? Tks

[@Troublewiththesnap]

I am a fisherman and I am currently taking cad in hs so ima 3D print one of those

[@SplishSplashFishing]

Do that - 3d print certainly gives a lot of posibilities. Good luck

[@Troublewiththesnap]

@@SplishSplashFishing thank you

[@1joaonobre]

What is "Spagel"?

[@SplishSplashFishing]

A filler to spray or smear on, and then sand with sandpaper to make the surface smooth

[@1joaonobre]

@@SplishSplashFishing can tou send me a link from Where you get it from.

[@SplishSplashFishing]

@@1joaonobre I I have bought it in a danish shop that doesn't have a webshop. However a search for "spray filler" should give you some local options to pick from. Maybe this: www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-249279-Automotive-11-Ounce-Filler/dp/B003CT4AM0

[@PENFOLD1962]

Why aren't LURE COMPANIES making similar lures that can be made? AIRFIX Lures!!! The buyer can choose what sort of lure, size, weights, glide baits, paint templates.... Etc etc.

[@jorgenharreby]

I guess they wont make any money that way :D - I think things will be different i the future. So maybe

[@Fksu]

This is one year later, after learning from your video.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJjTl4CMia1kd6cfeature=shared