Perch Bobber and how I do them.

Hi folks,
I have had a couple of requests to show how I make a Perch Bobber.
A very popular patern and one that probably everyone watching has used at some point, I certainly used them when I was a laddie.
In this video, I will turn the body and cut and fit the stem.
Enjoy..
G

[@DannyBoy-vg6kp]

It's good to see you back I love watching your videos 🎣

[@TheGapinkerton]

Danny Boy Thanks Danny Boy. sorry I've been so slow..... enjoy mate. g

[@joemcleankebabwrapsbapslil6259]

Fantastic videos, very helpful awesome work buddy

[@grahambeddow430]

Another MASTER CLASS .Mr P. !!!😁

[@geoffsaunderson5766]

Just been given green light for a 14x8 shed!! So excited lol. Float making is first project 👍. Any instructions on making the lathe?

[@mariastuck4394]

How do I get one of these ??? This is just what I was looking for to put a single hole in a wine cork.

[@mikerandol3257]

Hi Graeme, Did you make your own lathe? Keep the videos coming. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

[@TheGapinkerton]

Hi Mike, yes, I did make my own lathe,,, being the stereotypical tight arsed Scotsmen, I decided I wasn't paying for something I could make myself! Hahahahahaha

[@jasongreen8313]

Hey man give us a run down on it. I like it.

[@williamc7460]

were are you getting the round basal wood at. all I can find is the small bits of it . can you make a video on you lathe.

[@lureguy2799]

Brilliant mate do you sell them? Lovely job

[@TheGapinkerton]

Hi mate...yes, I do sell them. Graeme

[@lureguy2799]

The Float Hut great what sort of money are the small perch bobbers please .

[@TheGapinkerton]

SPORT CHIMP NEWS Drop me a wee email please mate and we can discuss it through there. thanks. Graeme

[@windmill10]

I thought I saw a shopvac. Why dont you use it? Wood dust may cause lung cacer.

[@88330domen]

You need to create your own fb fanpage! Beautiful floats! best regards

[@TheGapinkerton]

88330domen Hahahahaha, thanks very much. I do actually have a fb page for my floats,,,,search Handcrafted floats by Graeme Pinkerton.....

[@Ginty11]

That tool you use to find the centre of the balsa wood. D What glue did you use to glue it to one of the 45° angled edge piece please. I need to make one

[@TheGapinkerton]

Epoxy resin mate.

[@Ginty11]

@@TheGapinkerton ok thankyou for your reply. Im very new to this and trying to find things i can use to make floats. I like the reed idea but i think you said you have to wait a year for them to dry out. Is there something else i can use that i can find ie certain tree twigs. Or is there a way to dry the reeds out quicker? Cant seem to find the info online. As we are on lockdown id like to try and make some.

[@TheGapinkerton]

Hey Aaron,,,, cut the Reed down to manageable lengths, put them on a baking tray and pop them in the oven at 180° for 20mins or so. Careful,,, they will be hot!

[@YORKSOULTRAIN]

Hi mate, can you tell me the name of the tool you use to push out the centre of the cork/balsa please.

[@TheGapinkerton]

Hi Harry, I made the tool myself (featured in another one of the wee videos). It's really just a section of thin walled brass tube, sharpened at the leading edge, then I turned a wee handle to make it easier to use. G

[@YORKSOULTRAIN]

@@TheGapinkerton ahh right, thank you for your reply. Best wishes for the New Year. :)

[@gsimatty]

2:05 you sound Dutch