DIY VACUUM FORMED STENCILS FOR CRANKBAIT PAINTING

[@eliwolfe9067]

Great video… thorough instruction and great idea!!! Thanks man! Your work space is WICKED😮

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

Just a small space in garage. after many years you figure out what works and what hasn’t.. thanks for comment

[@StacieLanzer-Olson-ty6li]

Can't believe I just found you guys. I have been fighting with my Dremel and my stencil burning tool to make these Christmas presents and I can't believe how much I have been doing to make my life harder lol thanks

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

Glad the video helped.

[@toxictwin3006]

That was awesome..great work and thanks for sharing..

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching

[@kevinhogan2022]

I just started painting lures and making vacuum stencils. I haven't used the framing technique, but I see how that can make it much simpler. I absolutely love the simplicity of your videos. It's amazing how much you can learn from such simple videos without all the extra hoopla thrown in. I don't sand those edges on my craw stencils, the rough jagged look makes it so realistic! I use a soldering gun to melt the template for my cutouts. I already have guys lined up wanting to buy my lures.

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

Glad you value the videos kevin. The frame is simple but several other ways to get good results just they way I do it. Thank you for watching

[@KnifemakerMike]

This is the answer to my prayers Thanks.

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

Glad it helped.

[@TheDuckseason]

I really like that frame idea.

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

GLAD I COULD HELP

[@stripermanly]

I use the same technique by utilizing a frame to hold the thermoplastic in place. I also use a hot knife which comes with a soldering kit you can purchase at Walmart. Makes very clean cuts and almost like using a pencil

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

Great tip thank you for comment

[@handyallaround5776]

i havent tried it yet read where a needle mounted on the end of soldering stick might work and be cleaner and less work i used the air high speed dentist drill, but those burrs/rough edges are a pain to get perfect,and if you leave the smallest amount , it will raise stencil up causing bleed through, great video

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

Yes they make a stencil cutter that is basically a soldering iron with a small tip. I will do video on that soon. Not perfect melted edges are ruff also but it is another way.

[@mikelittle6530]

I have the same basic set-up except I cut the baits I use for the mold in half.I actually sacrifice two baits because when you use the Dremel cutting wheel you want to cut offset to the center of the bait to get a true half that will lay flat when heat forming. So to get two true halves you need to use another bait and cut offset to the center line on the opposite side of that bait. Another tip is sometimes, when applying heat, you can melt or warp the bait you're using for a mold. I solved that by packing the bait half with milliputt putty. The putty dries rock hard. Your mold bait won't melt or warp and you actually pick up a little more detail on the vacuum formed stencil shell because the milliput putty warms as well during the process.

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

Great info thanks for leaving comment.

[@terrydockery3690]

Thanks that was cool

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

Glad you liked it

[@Mozzamen]

Gran bel video veramente...che materiale usi per fare lo stencil?e che punte sono quelle che usi col dremel per intagliare??grazie

[@davidpickell2066]

Jeff, where do you get your vacuum forming sheets and what mm do you use? Thanks, David Pickell

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

David been so long I can’t remember but i have a link in video description. I haven’t checked it in a while so not sure if still good link

[@Greyboa45]

What was the number dremel bit you used? Thanks

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

very small i can’t even read it now. its was a set purchased from harbor freight, and they still sell that kit.

[@robertwoody9573]

Lol how did you put together the wood frame? I had a lot of plastic but it all curled up.

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

You can just buy two wood picture frames and place plastic between and add wood screws to each side how i made my first one

[@randywilson6869]

I saw where the lure making plant has a set of tongs with a stencil for both sides at once. I wish I could figure that out

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

Have not seen that

[@pamelamandola-duncan9293]

What thickness of stencil sheet do you use? And where do you get these - I’m looking at Amazon?

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

amazon link in all video descriptions I can’t remember the thickness

[@rosstilkens9124]

What type of bit do you use for it? What would I search to find something like that?

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

I use what is called micro carbide bits, i purchase them from harbor freight.

[@fishingwithhoffman7365]

You didn't show making 2 of those. Did you make them both at the same time? Or did you make the second one off video?

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

Made 2nd off video. yes need both right and left side

[@fishingwithhoffman7365]

@@greencountrycustoms8387 thank you

[@fishingwithhoffman7365]

I also need to know what those drimal bits look like ty

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

They are micro carbide bits that are from harbor freight

[@peterchessell28]

I use empty milk containers a 6 pint one gets u enough for 2 baits the stuff in sheet form is pricey.

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

I will try that out Peter. Thanks for comment

[@rockyjameson8889]

Where did you get the speed trap blank?

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

They are not blanks those are the real deal Pre -rapala traps. 1/4 ounces have all be painted and sold have a lot of the smaller size.

[@ronniemartin8391]

How much to paint a few Scranks?

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

go to www.greencountrybaits.com all info there. depends on pattern and if your sending lures or not.

[@geoffsaunderson5766]

What’s that rattling ever few seconds?

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

Not sure old video. Probably old air compressor

[@darrickneale6094]

Ever get the correct link to the plastic sheeting

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

No haven’t approved of any I’ve ordered since first batch. Plastic milk jugs work well. I will look into it again all been to thick

[@fishingwithhoffman7365]

How thick is the wood?

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

It is 1/4 inch pieces i ripped. you can buy 2 small wood picture frames and get same thing it is just something to hold plastic firm while melting occurs so it does'nt curl up

[@PucketyCrik]

why don't you leave them in the frame when you drill them out?

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

You could but the thermal plastic is rigid and the frame isn’t needed except to keep the heated material from curling up until cooled.

[@fishingwithhoffman7365]

The plastic in your description i paid 20 dollars for is 1/16" Thick WHITE! Not clear. Looks 2 time's thicker than what you are using! You said you would try to drop a link. You did and i wasted 20 dollars and alot of my time. Can you please tell me the right link to get the right plastic from and clear! I wander how many others purchased the same damn plastic and lost money! Some bad info. Good video with the materials that you are using but some very bad info. Also we have no clue what bits you are using in that dremal

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

When i purchase i copy the link and paste not sure what could have happened but will investigate and provide update.

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

thank you for bringing to my attention, a new link has been added. contact my email and i will settle up with you.

[@fishingwithhoffman7365]

I went to the link you sent me to and there was 3 sheets and it is Wayyyyyy to thick man! I am ticked off

[@greencountrycustoms8387]

I will check the link.