How to build Landing net jigs and templates

In this video I talk about how I make the different templates and jigs I use to build my fly fishing landing nets. This is brief overview of my process, I could make an hour long video of myself rambling on an on about my process but I think that would bore most people. If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment below and if you like this video please like and subscribe. Thank you.

[@jjford]

Thanks for this video this is exactly what I’ve been looking for to get started building myself a net.

[@mikecrane115]

Nice James. One of the most informative videos I’ve come across.

[@jamesfeight5818]

Thank you, even after it’s done and published I still think I missed some stuff but, that’s just the way it goes.

[@jeffreyt7177]

Very nice run through, thanks

[@olympiawoodworkersguild9048]

Very nicely done!

[@rawbacon]

Never used one but I want to make one.

[@teocalli401]

James! Beautiful work and thanks for the detailed explanations. I've found that when building the clamping cauls the appropriate size to accommodate the thickness of the hoop I've used a hole saw cut out with the correct radius to use as a guide while tracing around the hoop. Also, what slot router bit are you using? Thanks for the help!

[@jamesfeight5818]

I use a 1/8 by 1/8” slot cutting bit I’ve found thru mcls tools. I called them up and told them what needed and they were very helpful, and the price is extremely reasonable.

[@teocalli401]

@@jamesfeight5818 Thanks, James!

[@laurentvialette6807]

👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@ericwhitsel61]

Do you sell the forms/jigs? Is there any place to get them if you do not? Very good video,very informative! I just would like a template/form/jig as a place to start…

[@jamesfeight5818]

Can’t say I’ve ever sold a jig. I would suggest a good place to start is just making a actual size drawing on a larger piece of paper or cardboard and really fine tune it before you transfer it to wood and starting cutting. Sometimes I look at the drawing for quite a while before committing it to wood.

[@jasonturgeon195]

nice net and instructions! Where did you find that size bearing for your slot cutter bit?

[@mitchellcude]

Very cool!! Where do you get the rubber net from?

[@filipefurtado8073]

I am thinking of making my own Lansing net. I dont have much experience working with wood what will probably be evident by my question. Can i not just cut a frame from a wood plank instead of building the arch with laminate?

[@jamesfeight5818]

I wouldn’t suggest it. The grain of the wood going in two or more directions over such a narrow piece wouldn’t be very strong at all. The multiple piece of wood with the grain going in one direction is what gives it its strength

[@Artisanwoodworks73]

do you purchase the net bag first???

[@jamesfeight5818]

As far as deciding the size of my net, I do ensure that I can purchase a bag(net) that will fit it. Janns nets have a good selection if your looking. Typically I use Ed Cummings brand

[@Artisanwoodworks73]

@@jamesfeight5818 thank you for the reply! I appreciate it. That’s exactly what I was thinking. Here’s my “other “ question. Is the net circumference that I’m measuring or the front to back- side to side measurements? I’ve also seen several with only the bottom of the net measurements and the deep”ness” of the net measurements. This is my final confusion.

[@jamesfeight5818]

I believe it’s a cross pattern measurement. Length to width. So like 16x12 or something like that. I would go bigger if your unsure at least for the first net. People tend to like a deeper bag