Bugged turning

[YoYoSpin]

Here's something new...a 3D EPR (Ed's Poly Resin) Bug with a “jeweled†stainless steel base. The “bug†is a hand-made fishing fly encased in clear resin...see the hook?

 

[LEAP]

Now that I like! A way to combine two of my expensive hobbies.

 

[Rojo22]

Very cool!

 

[Fred]

Very, very cool indeed. Great work! []

 

[jaywood1207]

I love it Ed. Where did you get the "jewelled" stopper or is that some of your own work?

 

[YoYoSpin]

Thanks everyone.

Jamie, I do the stainless stopper base jewelling using a engine turning rifle bolt setup sold by Brownells. Here's the link:
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=609&title=ENGINE+TURNING+KIT

The real key is to jig the setup in a way that each swirl is done precisely, so I've recently been using the Oneway Drill Wizard and my lathe's indexing feature, which works really well. Anyone interested in a how-to video?

Here are a couple more Bugs that just fell off my lathe:

 

[JimGo]

Ed,
Yes, I'd be interested, especially if you are doing it in a way that doesn't create problems with the stopper's finish.

 

[YoYoSpin]

Jim,

I have tried this jewelling technique on plated stopper bases and the plating will not hold up...the swirls cut right through to the base metal (looks like a copper alloy), which I suspect will corrode easily. So I only jewel the solid stainless stopper bases, available from Ruth Niles and Arizona Silhouette.

 

[penhead]

Ed, that is simply awesome...you never cease to amaze me with your imagination and talent..!! []

 

[mrcook4570]

Ed, those look great! But when the fish hits, how do you set the hook? Or is that a soft resin to make the fly weedless, like a Texas rig??? []

 

[Rifleman1776]

With you around, the rest of us can only try to play catch up. Always thinking and always innovative. We need a 'thumbs up' similie.

 

[Woodlvr]

Ed,
Are you going to be selling the bugged blanks? They look great.

Mike

 

[johncrane]

fantastic work ED!! did you also tie the flies.l don't think we will ever catch you, l also agree with Frank we need a thumbs up Smiley []

 

[onewaywood]

WOW thats all I can say video you bet. put me on that list also...........

 

[Fred]

Now, just how did the 'bugs' fall so well centered? Maybe they were dizzy from spinning around on the lathe!

They are indeed very well made and you are to be commended on your work! []