Making a Wooden Saltwater Popper

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I wanted to scale up the standard bass popper for some big saltwater fish. In this video I start with a block of wood and transform it into a beautiful coral trout popper.
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@captduke 3 года назад

Thank you for adding all the links especially for the tools and gear. Extremely helpful

@zimmtex 3 года назад

I appreciate your support!

@marksouthern9713 Год назад

Thats a really nice job you did with the popper

@zimmtex Год назад

Thanks Mark, I appreciate it!

@magcolor Год назад

Cool popper turned out! Good job and a movie.

@zimmtex Год назад

Thank you very much, I appreciate it!

@paullobwein1632 3 года назад

What a beautiful finish! Love it!

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Thanks Paul!

@locosporelmarisco 2 года назад

Nice Popper, my next Lure to make. I went to a Lake, found 3” thick wood branch piece, pick it up and will be using to make a Popper

@zimmtex 2 года назад

Great! Best wishes for your lure build.

@locosporelmarisco 2 года назад

@@zimmtex Thanks to your videos and tips, Have a Great Christmas

@adammcgeorge3538 5 месяцев назад

I sure hope that white powder was baking Soda… ;)

@zimmtex 5 месяцев назад

For sure! Ha! Thanks for watching!

@Patrick-ni7bs 3 года назад

Thanks for the video man! When I'm a little older I plan on doing this and selling them online to make some money

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Good luck to you Partick! Thanks for watching!

@shadyvito 2 года назад

Never once has it ever entered my mind to flip the saw around to see if I had a high spot!

@zimmtex 2 года назад

Glad you found it useful! Thanks for watching.

@stenzilsouza6361 4 года назад

Nice video😊👍. I'll try to make it without power tools though 😭

@zimmtex 3 года назад

It can certainly be done, good luck to you!

@Grumpyneanderthal 3 года назад

I enjoyed your video. Recommend using a simple cross-cut sled for cutting your stock into sections. John Heisz has one on YT. Too easy to create a kick-back situation with a narrow piece jamming between the fence and blade.

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip!

@hannajoh12 3 года назад

@@zimmtex yea that was scary

@zimmtex 3 года назад

@@hannajoh12 I have since gotten a new miter saw and some safety push blocks for the table saw.

@gabifishing642 4 года назад

I really liked the video..well done a nice job

@zimmtex 4 года назад

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it!

@gabifishing642 4 года назад

@@zimmtex Go to my channel and see what I do

@dexxie77 3 года назад

Wow this popper is popin realy fu#### awesome just amazing glad i found u on alnchannels

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@rauldelbosque6305 2 года назад

Brother you the dodo nice work.

@zimmtex 2 года назад

Thanks!

@morganmandery 2 года назад

So im wondering what size needle do you have in your airbrush? I’ve recently switched from 0.3mm to 0.5mm to try it out, I also have a 0.2mm needle to try next. Also what clear coat did you use the first time after painting? Thanks love the outcome

@zimmtex 2 года назад

To be honest, I really like the 0.3mm because it's kind of middle-of-the-road. But I do encourage people to try different things and find what works best for them. I used East Coast Resin for the clearcoats on this lure. Thanks for watching!

@raymondjust5113 28 дней назад

I sure would like to purchase some of your lures my friend is there any way that's possible sir

@zimmtex 18 дней назад

Thank you for your interest. Unfortunately, I do not make lures for sale because I just don't have time. I do appreciate your support!

@franckn.3349 4 года назад

Super montage ! Beau travail ! Pouvez -vous me donner le nom des produits que vous utilisez pour collez l'armature du leurre ? la poudre blanche et sa colle ? Merci pour vos vidéos

@zimmtex 4 года назад

Thank you for your interest. Here are a list of glues and paint: Sealer: Insta-Cure Super Thin 1-3 second glue. Hardware epoxy: Bob Smith Industries 30 minute epoxy. Clearcoat Epoxy: East Coast Resin. Paint: Createx.

@franckn.3349 4 года назад

@@zimmtex merci pour votre réponse .bonne continuation

@senuelospr4965 2 года назад

What type of material you use for the finishing clear coat? Thanks love your channel!!!

@zimmtex 2 года назад

There are several great clearcoat options out there. Right now, I really like TruCoat. I put a link to it in the description for you. Thanks for watching!

@stephenriceman1512 4 года назад

Hi nice video what is the ball sanding tool in the chuck to make the concave on the head of the lure thanks. Were can I buy it from

@zimmtex 4 года назад

I use a Kutzall Original Sphere Burr that I ordered off of Amazon. This particular one has a 1/4" shaft and a 1" head diameter.

@krestus3609 2 года назад

Ya compré algunos materiales para fabricar mis primeros señuelos, aprendiendo del mejor

@zimmtex 2 года назад

That is great to hear. Good luck to you! Thank you for watching!

@ScottElsner-ou7rc 2 месяца назад

HI. What size eyes did you use on this? Great job. Thank you

@zimmtex 2 месяца назад

These were 15mm. Thanks for watching!

@user-rn3rh5fs7z Год назад

👍👍👍👍👍😺😺😺👍👍👍👍👍

@zimmtex Год назад

Thank you!

@minkyutekken Год назад

💯💯💯💯💯👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

@zimmtex Год назад

Many thanks!

@hankvana2149 3 года назад

I've watched a few of your videos (have some catching up to do) and appreciate the information you include. I have a question. It seems that you chose the features (dimensions; profiles; attachment points; weighting; bill size, shape, and angle) "by feel". Is lure design that casual? I would have thought that center of balance and hydro-dynamics would need to be considered to get a lure to swim as desired. Maybe I am over-thinking the whole thing. If you could, would you include some of the reasoning your use when selecting feature size and shape. For example, I saw you tank-test the orange lip-less crank bait, you were happy with the way it sank but never explained why it was good to go or what would be bad. I like to watch you work, I just want to understand what you are doing :) Thanks!

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Thank you very much for watching! I can see that I do tend to generalize and will make an effort to provide more detail on design concepts. In the meantime, if you have questions about a particular style of lure you are working on, I am happy to answer any questions you have.

@hankvana2149 3 года назад

@@zimmtex Thanks for the reply! I think it would be difficult for me to ask and for you to answer a specific question without having you looking at what I am working on and knowing what I am trying to achieve. It's going to be trial and error to get hands-on experience. When I see a fishing fly I can tell how it will fish (float, sink, move, etc) by looking at the materials and how it has been built. I think that I need to spend some time (closely) observing commercial lures and kinda reverse engineering them to determine what features, proportions and balance results in what action. Then I need to carve a bunch of lures and experiment with them. :) Cheers and stay safe!

@zimmtex 3 года назад

@@hankvana2149 Experience is the best teacher. Not all of my lures work out exactly as planned. I think you have a good game plan and I wish you the best of luck with your project.

@hankvana2149 3 года назад

@@zimmtex Between Covid and being retired I have lots of time to carve lures. Looking forward to doing so! Really appreciate you sharing your experiences with us. I did come up with a specific question :) ...I don't know if you have discussed your airbrush (still need to catch up on your videos) but it would be helpful if you could do a video to recommend an airbrush (brand, style and nozzle) and what paints to use. In looking at airbrushs it seems that a lot of them are for decorating cakes (???) , fingernails and wierd stuff like that. Some suggestions would be useful! Cheers!

@zimmtex 3 года назад

@@hankvana2149 Glad to help in any way I can. I know I have talked about my airbrush but I can't remember which video it was. The airbrush I have is not all that fancy but it came with three nozzle sizes and does what I need it to do. I put a link to it in the video description. I happen to use Createx paints because they are widely available, but I know there are other good brands out there. Hope this helps you along your lure making journey!

@augustofernandes7777 2 года назад

So, you made a 4 epoxy coats on that lure? Wich time do you wait between this costs, the total time of cure or less? Awesome job Bro!

@zimmtex 2 года назад

You can probably get away with fewer clearcoats. I needed to do two the first time to correct some waves to get it smoother. I usually let the clearcoat cure overnight. Thanks for watching!

@augustofernandes7777 2 года назад

@@zimmtex Thanks!!! 👍

@streetcat1510 3 года назад

What pound/lb pressure do you use for your airbrush . Thanks great video.

@zimmtex 3 года назад

I keep mine set at 50 pounds. Thanks for watching!

@nunosantos1753 Год назад

Hi, don't yout put weights (lead)?

@zimmtex Год назад

I usually do, but this one has a heavy through wire harness and large hooks that are more than enough to get the job done.

@draven3838 3 года назад

Very nice ,do you make and sell ? Or just make for yourself

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Right now I am just making lures for the channel. I will let you know if that changes. Thanks for your interest!

@kevinbeck473 2 года назад

What wire bender is that your using in the video

@zimmtex 2 года назад

Unfortunately it was unavailable for a long time, but I found one very similar and linked it in my website. Go to the address below and scroll down to TOOLS OF THE TRADE. Look under HARDWARE for Heavy Duty Wire Bender: www.zimmtexlures.com/productlinks

@frankyrgb 3 года назад

What kind of white powder do you poor into the chamfer? Is it backing powder. I think you mention it in some video. Why do you use that stuff?

@zimmtex 3 года назад

It's baking soda. I use it because it is very fine, it takes glue well and is sandable. You can use wood putty or bondo if you don't mind waiting for it to dry. This method sets up instantly so you can keep working. Thanks for watching!

@dantheman5222 4 года назад

Great job mate, the wire you used was it stainless or galvanised

@zimmtex 4 года назад

Thanks, sorry for the late response. I'm not getting notifications when people comment. This is 302 stainless.

@dantheman5222 4 года назад

@@zimmtex thanks mate

@waynestark9949 2 года назад

In this video that little square jig you're putting in vise to bend the wire where can I find one of them, I don't see it on website ty

@zimmtex 2 года назад

If got it linked as 'heavy duty wire bender' on my website under Tools of the Trade. Thanks for watching!

@waynestark9949 2 года назад

Ty, I looked on website and I do not see it there, i see other wire benders but I dont see the gravy duty wire bender you are using in the video, would it be possible to send the link? Maybe I'm missing it somewhere

@waynestark9949 2 года назад

I'm sorry nevermind I see it now, ty for the response I really appreciate it

@waynestark9949 2 года назад

Ok so I ordered the heavy duty one you have listed, I dont believe it's the one you're using in video, this one is bigger with like a 12-14 pole to bend with, the f Guide pins are big and makes big loops, is there a link fir this small one you're using in the vise

@zimmtex 2 года назад

@@waynestark9949 Sorry for the late reply. They haven't had my exact one for over a year. Mine does make pretty big loops (about 1/4inch or 6mm). I keep checking to see if the bring it back but they may have gone out of business.

@tulioottoni6175 3 года назад

Goodnight this jig to twist the wire undem bought?

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! I got my wire on ebay I think.

@rodrigojandulacid725 3 года назад

What is the name of the element with which you bend the wire? I need one

@zimmtex 3 года назад

It is a heavy duty wire bending tool. I got it on Anazon a while back, but they don't sell that exact one anymore.

@keales9564 3 года назад

Aloha, please be careful, for cross cuts don't use your fence, Use the cross cut gauge that came with your table saw. You can bet a mean kickback. Lobe look your video's!

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Thank you for watching and for the tip!

@karimabergadi5541 3 года назад

First lik from morroko ilke it

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Thank you and welcome!

@Vezzo55 7 месяцев назад

Why not wire thru construction ??....The 1st step before the lathe is to drill a straight hole thru the square wood blank with a drill press....Splitting the wood to embed the wire is not a good idea if you want the lure to last....Alternative method use screw in eyelets with epoxy on the screws

@zimmtex 7 месяцев назад

That is certainly a great method so long as you get a good seal on the inside of the hole. I think this method is plenty durable though; I tested it to the breaking point and learned that the hooks and rings will go before the lure breaks. I really like twist eyes and epoxy for ease of use and those too are very strong. Thanks for sharing and watching!

@draven3838 3 года назад

Your tool rest is a bit high locks like?

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Possibly, could also be the camera angle. I generally try to keep my cutting edge around the centerline.

@Daryl185 2 года назад

I don't see a link to the wire bending tool you are using to make you through wires

@zimmtex 2 года назад

Unfortunately it was discontinued and I haven't been able to find a substitute.

@Daryl185 2 года назад

@@zimmtex thank you for getting back to me with that that's a bummer because that's a real nice looking wire Bender I searched Amazon and micro Mark and a few other places and they're pretty high priced almost $100 or more dollars

@zimmtex 2 года назад

@@Daryl185 I think this one was around $25. I did find another that looks similar, but I'm not sure about the size: www.amazon.com/Shop-Tuff-MR-01-Mighty-Bender/dp/B0000AXFCD

@travischang2825 2 года назад

Be easier to start with a round stick instead of buying a square one from the shop tho

@zimmtex 2 года назад

I have tried it both ways and the both work. The difficulty with rounds is getting them perfectly centered on the lathe. Thanks for watching!

@scottsmo7715 3 года назад

What kind of wood do you use ?? Thanks

@zimmtex 3 года назад

This is poplar. Thanks for watching!

@loganbird2413 3 года назад

what mm eyes were you using?

@zimmtex 3 года назад

Those are 15mm. Thanks for watching!

@za.fishingadventure3669 2 года назад

Yes ok

@zimmtex 2 года назад

Thanks!

@liquidwayoflife9985 3 года назад

also do you do this for a business? or are you just trying it and really dam good

@zimmtex 3 года назад

So, this is really my hobby. I do have a full time job, but I'm enjoying making these lures. I really appreciate all the support from people like yourself!

@liquidwayoflife9985 3 года назад

do you sell these

@zimmtex 3 года назад

I do not currently have any lures for sale, but I appreciate your interest!

@donvetter2367 2 года назад

Please do not crosscut with the rip fence! You are asking for a kickback!

@zimmtex 2 года назад

Thank you for your input. I now have a miter saw for this which is much better. Thanks for watching!

@HHH-nv9xb 2 месяца назад

I was told that it is unsafe to wear gloves when working with rotating machines.

@zimmtex 2 месяца назад

That could be. I've heard that about loose fitting clothing. Im just trying to get the best grip I can.

@soobz 2 года назад

Love your videos, but please don't use gloves near a lathe or any spinning machine, if they catch the injury is horrendous. Research if you don't believe me.

@zimmtex 2 года назад

Thank you for the tip! I am constantly trying to improve my lure building skills, including safety. I appreciate your comment and your support!