Tizzi 1 Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 Hi Guys, Read a few previous posts about making a lure machine, everyone uses starter motors, is there any reason why a small 12v electric motor like the ones for model boats etc wouldn't do the same job? Cheers Quote Link to post
hogdog 61 Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 They're not really powerful enough, you'll need at least 250 watts (depending on length of run and a few other things) and they don't make them that powerful. A cordless drill motor is better suited but you need to match the spool size to the speed of the motor. Quote Link to post
graham4877 1,181 Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 Hi Guys, Read a few previous posts about making a lure machine, everyone uses starter motors, is there any reason why a small 12v electric motor like the ones for model boats etc wouldn't do the same job? Cheers are you wanting to make one or is it you just cant find one to buy??? if its the latter , if you give it a month till i give mine a good test i'll be knocking them out and they should be well under a £100 posted! its not made with a started motor , so they will be light weight, the motors are meant to run for hours ,unlike the starter motors , you wont have to worry about discharge as much as they dont draw 30+ah like the starters all i use is my standard two 7ah lamping batteries, but nothings going to happen till i get lots of testing done as i wont be ripping anyone unlike the last person to make lures Quote Link to post
captain jack sparrow 8 Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 look forward to seeing the finished lure id be interested in one myself Quote Link to post
graham4877 1,181 Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 I'll put a post up when its being tested, I could post a photo now but it don't look the way its going to look if it passes the test!! Quote Link to post
Mr Hunter 31 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 I got a number for a lad who makes them on here but i dunno if its same lad Graham on about.If begins with T i wont pass on number Quote Link to post
graham4877 1,181 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 (edited) I got a number for a lad who makes them on here but i dunno if its same lad Graham on about.If begins with T i wont pass on number NO MATE NOT HIM, BUT I DON'T THINK HE'S DOING THEM ANYMORE! AS I HERE HE WAS TRYING TO REMOVED THE THREAD ABOUT HIS! Edited December 31, 2010 by graham4877 Quote Link to post
dougall 98 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 just wondering why would u use a lure machine is it for racing or showing what is the point not being cheeky just want to no Quote Link to post
graham4877 1,181 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 just wondering why would u use a lure machine is it for racing or showing what is the point not being cheeky just want to no well to get them fit mate!! + you can have them strait line runs or like i do have a turn at 75 meeters! They get up to full speed then turn n get back up to speed so your getting take off sorted aswell i try to make its like a real course! some people run lure comps its ok for a bit of fun i'ed say, but some people take it to far!! Quote Link to post
Tizzi 1 Posted January 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Cheers for the relpys guys, I want one just for fittness when I can't go out and I've just the one dog so she dosn't run as much as she would with another :-) Quote Link to post
tinklefod1 21 Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 i made one it is sooo easy, it isnt pretty but works a treat, hammers the battery though and i use one off a tranny van!! took about half hour to make i just need to buy some better twine for it to make for longer runs, my mate has a lathe so if he'l let me il turn out some bobbins either wood or metal and go from there oh and if you dont weld then spose theres nowt to stop you drilling holes and fixing with nuts and bolts hth....daks Quote Link to post
davey 310 Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Graham 4877 what do yo use to put a turn in I have tried tent pegs but no good Quote Link to post
Mr Hunter 31 Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Tizzi where abouts are you? Quote Link to post
graham4877 1,181 Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 i made one it is sooo easy, it isnt pretty but works a treat, hammers the battery though and i use one off a tranny van!! took about half hour to make i just need to buy some better twine for it to make for longer runs, my mate has a lathe so if he'l let me il turn out some bobbins either wood or metal and go from there oh and if you dont weld then spose theres nowt to stop you drilling holes and fixing with nuts and bolts hth....daks As long as it works mate so all good eh! Thats the thing with starter motors they draw 30ah+ /they are only meant to run for a short time! how do you get it to where you run the dog?? did you fit new bushes mate?? if not buy a new set now!! Quote Link to post
davey 310 Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 How do you put bend in Quote Link to post
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