brushhawg1 Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 After a few sketches I cut out this rat profile today. I'm happy with it so far. Going to take it slow. I'm hoping it swims. Dedicated to my daughter, she was born in the year of the rat. Her Nick name is Chooters, the rat will be called The Chewter. LUV-2-CATCH'EM and SEMassBass 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brushhawg1 Posted March 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Also, I need advice on how to determine lip size and placement. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeshark Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Looking like a great start to a nice rat. I enjoyed the backstory with your daughter too. As for the bill, I pretty much just eye mine up. I'll usually cut it a little longer and shorten the bill by sanding the top portion of the lexan till I like how it looks. Sawing a straight slot is challenging for me when the bait is already rounded and carved. I normally cut my slots with the bait profile square so everything is really straight. I'd put it in a vise and use a dovetail saw DoomDiver and brushhawg1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brushhawg1 Posted March 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Thanks Luke! I may hit you up once I'm close to doing bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brushhawg1 Posted March 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 I’ve been out of the game due to some personal reasons. I realized I never posted the finished product. I wakes well and has a great squeak. porkmeatballs, Grizzn n bassin, Zigtherat and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogervang Posted March 25, 2020 Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 Welcome back, that's a cool rat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brushhawg1 Posted March 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 Thanks man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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