Power carve swimmer...

[Rockfish9]

Cut out the blank, I used the band saw, but I HAVE cut them with a coping saw.....

[Rockfish9]

I then draw out my flanks and bring the blank to the belt sander, again, I've done it by hand... I'm just not that ambitious any more...

[Rockfish9]

once the plug has been roughed out, I make my cuts for the bill and joint,be sure to make small chamfers on either side of the body joint , it makes a better looking, better swimming plug. I then hand sand the final contour of the plug...

[Rockfish9]

I 1/4" hole is bored in the center of the plug using a forshner bit, deep enough to facilitate the link of chain, drill and counter sink a pilot hole in one side and the belly of the plug for the retaining screws that will hold the link(s) /joint in place...at this time, I also drill my pilot holes for the screw eyes that will hold the hooks...

[Rockfish9]

Now trace out you lexan lip,I use 1/8" lexan for these, I cut mine on a schroll saw with no issues, but a band saw or coping saw will work nicely, be sure to test fit all parts, especialy the lip, I ususly need to work the slot wiht some #80 sand paper to get it to fit snugly..

[Rockfish9]

Once every thing is test fit, seal prime and paint....

Now install your swim lip, I use marine grade 60 minute 2 part epoxy to secure the lip, I also add a drop to the 3/4" long screw eyes as an added precaution..

These are great littl plugs for the first arrival schoolies, I've also had theinjhaled by fish considerably larger and they held fast....

[Jigman]

Cool plug! Interesting tutorial

Jigman