6 hour plexi walleye

[perch-man]

This Is what I do when I can't get out on the lake to fish, I make my own !

[fishingonly2002]

wow! wish I had that kinda talent! that is some cool stuff you've been making there, did you just one day decide to start carving stuff? or something passed down to you?

~Neal

[dabber-doo]

Wow cool stuff perch . keep up the great work

[perch-man]

I started making these about 11 years ago for our local fish enhancement group . Each year we raffle off a 1000.00 dollar bill in this fish. And they always wanted the fish with it so I kept on making them.

[Big Burk]

what did you use to make that? looks sweet might have to give it a try
 

[perch-man]

what did you use to make that? looks sweet might have to give it a try
 

I make them out of 5mm clear plexi it takes a 2 hrs just to cut out the shape with a jig saw because plexi heats when cut by a jig saw so you have to repeat each cut over and over . then you must cut theheated parts off with a Sharpe knife and a file . then its a couple hours of dermal tool.

[Big Burk]

ya i know someone who made a window for their old shanty like that. he just used a dremel drill and cut the plexiglass after he was done to the size he wanted with a jigsaw

[1977 Walleye Guy]

I make them out of 5mm clear plexi it takes a 2 hrs just to cut out the shape with a jig saw because plexi heats when cut by a jig saw so you have to repeat each cut over and over . then you must cut theheated parts off with a Sharpe knife and a file . then its a couple hours of dermal tool.

Perch Man,

In my exp. with plexi, If you have a varyable speed jigsaw, turn it down to 2-3 setting. should cut alot smoother less heat buildup, remelting. Also has alot to do with your blades tooth ratio also. Less teeth, larger bit... seem to produce less melting.

Just my 2 cents, hope it helps

Jason

[perch-man]

Perch Man,

In my exp. with plexi, If you have a varyable speed jigsaw, turn it down to 2-3 setting. should cut alot smoother less heat buildup, remelting. Also has alot to do with your blades tooth ratio also. Less teeth, larger bit... seem to produce less melting.

Just my 2 cents, hope it helps

Jason

I work in a glass shop i have tried different speeds then you have to watch the bouncing effect which will crack the fish at the tail end. I always use a NEW fine tooth blade as well . Thank you for input any tip to make it easier is a great help.

[lilchief]

that is a pretty sweet talent you got man!! keep up the good work!!!....lilchief

[perch-man]

Thanks LilCheif it took alot of proto-types to get to this stage.Appreciate the intrest!