This is possibly the best DIY planer board video on youtube. Terrific job here! Here are a few ideas from a woodworker. I think it might be better not to polish the portion of the steel where the wood will be glued. Any texture in the metal there would help the epoxy to stick better and make for a longer lasting joint. As for hardening the wood, there are a few possibilities. Minwax wood hardener could be applied to the wood early on in the process. It smells like hell, but it does soak into the wood and make it harder. Another idea would be bondo fiberglass resin. This is another product that smells like hell, but the neat thing about it is it cures in a few minutes. Finally, as the top coat on the wood, the best epoxy I know is NuLustre 55. One coat is equivalent to 55 coats of varnish. What must be remembered with all of those options is that they will make the wood heavier, and thus sit lower in the water. Hence using slightly more wood for buoyancy might be necessary. Thanks for an amazing video. I will make your style of diy board and test it on lake trout on a remote northern lake way up in the tundra. :-)
So I finally got around to making planer boards using your superb video. I am still in the building stages. Next will be sealing, painting and final assembly. I was not able to find sheet metal quickly at the hardware store today, but I went with 1/8 lexan, which I have seen used by other people. As for the wood, I had leftover pieces of cedar at home, which is lightweight. Its buoyancy is slightly less than balsa, but I added a tad more wood to compensate. I tested how it floats with the lexan, and it is fine. As far as assembly goes, the lexan I bought is the same thickness as the kerf on my tablesaw blade. I only had to cut a slot into the cedar and the lexan fit perfectly. I glued it in with PL glue (waterproof, tough stuff) and even added three 1/4 inch nylon bolts (for weight...) to tighten things down securely. Now I must seal the wood and work on the "arm" bolt. Thanks again for sharing your project. I cannot wait to give this a swim!
Awesome project. An important reason to round off the front of the planer board is in case leaves or some other debris gets caught on the front, it's easier to get it off with a little jerk instead of having to haul it in.
I just got an old spice rack that is big enough to display some of my lures and the polished metal/balsa wood look.is great. I’ll be substituting the rods for oversized fishing hooks as a way to suspend my lures. But the actual spice rack is cedar.
Great work! Awesome that you gave credit and shout-out to a subscriber.👍 I’ve never used them..but like those custom bobbers, you’ve sure got me thinkin bout em🤔🐟 . You have Great ideas and videos friend! Thanks for sharing God Bless
Hey thank you for watching brother , the bobbers are cool and not really hard to make if you had a set up for em , the planer boards turned out awesome too . You have a blessed day brother
Thank you Mr Donnelly, they work good , you need some on that awesome boat you fish out of . The beauty about trolling is you need to go slow , so it's great from kayaks and other slower boats
Bro! Love the video! Could you possibly publish a parts list and direction with measurements to make it? Thanks again for all your cool diys! Oh and acetone is bad mmmkay...
Just watched it as you recommended, it was awesome! Balsa wood is realy fun to work with, and on contrary to the way they look weak, balsa woods are really strong! Thanks!
Im going to do a video on em soon , and try em out , I've got 3 or 4 sets and I'm pretty sure I'm gonna like these new ones , thanks for watching brother
Ta- day I can't believe how many people do not know what planer boards are used for! The boards take your fishing to a hole new level. Easy and effective for walleye trolling, salmon , trout , muskie, even use them catfishing. Boards take your line out from your boat to your desired distance and your lures are set 20' to 30' behind them. Boards can be used with a planer board mast or directly off your fishing rod. Boat noise does not bother your basic trolling patterns, since the fish move outwards away from your boat as you pass over them. As the fish move outwards your baits are basically in their faces and waiting for the fish to strike. Takes patients and lots of experimenting with distance from boat, amount of line out behind planer board, diving depth of the lures etc. Bring a note pad and right every down with each lure ( how deep they dive, color, size of lure, etc) how far out the planer board is out from boat, used a quality down rigging reel with a counter or count how many arm length pulls by hand after you measure a arm length pull 4' or 5'. Takes a bit of know how , and time. Ta-day 4 people gave this a thumbs down (DEC 8 ) , man gives you a idea to catch more fish and this is your appreciation , one thumb down desires one finger up. Love your work sir keep those D I Y ideas a coming. 👍 👍 🇨🇦
Thank you so much brother , for watching and for taking the time to leave such an awesome comment. You sure knows your stuff about planerboards , I love using em like you said it's like doubling down on the effectiveness of your fishing . I always just assume the thumbs down come from ppl selling planerboards , that's mad cause I'm showing ppl how to make their own cheaper lolol . I think the balsa wood is going to work out good
I've used epoxy to seal some baits that I made. The slow setting epoxy gave me the best results. Auto paint with the hardener gave me the most durable finish. It was the only paint what would holdup to the hooks hitting the bait. If ya know someone at the auto parts store they may give you what you need. That stuff is expensive but you won't need much. You will need an air brush to spray it on.
@@FishinNStuff What size was your balsa? I'm guessing 1.5" tall x 1" thick x 10" long give or take a foot? I've never used planers for crappie but I want to troll 200 and 300 Bandits. How would you say the size would be for that?
@@FishinNStuff where you fish at im in se ohio the lakes around here odnr needs to clean them up got alot of junk growing in them use to do good till they let it go to weeds
Another great project! Any plans to demo these and show them working? Love the channel, keep up the great work! Oh, and I always appreciate that you tell everyone where you get your stuff and the cost. That always helps.
@@FishinNStuff Keith if you don’t mind, could you tell me what you think about board size? I saw you made 4x9 and 5x10. I bought a 12x12 piece of 3/16” lexan. I’ve considered making 3 at 4x8 (one to giveaway) and another two small boards at 3x6. With your balsa wood floats do you think they would work for the 4x8’s to pull 1.5oz plus bait for walleye and catfish, and the 3x6’s for smaller plugs like walleye divers and crappie rigs? I mainly fish from my motorized kayak in reservoirs and lakes with very little current.
Hey fish n stuff. I'm making my planer boards today. I wanted to tell you what I used for my rod. I got it all off Amazon. The rod is a carbon fiber rod used in camera equipment. I then epoxied a stainless steel bolt into the rod. I think this might be a killer improvement on your planer boards instead of the heat shrink and dow rod. I love your channel and I plan on using more of your hacks this season! Thanks!!
That is an awesome idea . Much better than the threaded rod . I just tried it because on the first planer board I used a really cool aluminum stud . I was basically trying to make it cheaper . But your idea is cooler . Just remember you do need weight on the bottom so it floats standing up . So don't make it too light
@@Just_let_them I appreciate brother , I enjoy helping people so I started doing this , I'm just a regular guy so it means a lot too me I appreciate it
Very nicely done. I have few but never got a chance to use. Being I left mich to come to Louisiana and my boat failed lol. But I have 4 nice downriggers and bit of attachments left. Wish it was used alot down here ide sell. But I'll keep one day maybe theyll be vintage and someone will hang in there wall. Lol. But great vidoe bro. God bless
@@FishinNStuff yea I do also sadly sold some 12 years ago when I moved to Louisiana and was homeless for few months. But had to sell had a 7 year old daughter we needed a place to stay or cops was gonna kill me. Well take my daughter and they would have had to kill me to take her. But after I sold alot I quit and started giving them away to the kids and selling other stuff and took 3 years got my dis and got little better. But never lost my daughter raised her 17 and half years by my self. Had dad's help little for 2 years she stayed with him when he had cancer she stayed till mom kicked her out and month later dad passed. But I still have alot vintage stuff and once I'm kicked out here be living in a camper prob be selling the rest but to someone who'll no what they got and charish it. I hope. But keep making and helping us learn and smile. God bless
Hahaha it really didn't effect me none , I didn't have any since before I ever started spray painting lol . I'm glad somebody thought that was funny , most ppl probably said ( they's something wrong with him lol )
Thank you brother , occasionally I make something I don't use just for the DIY videos sake . But honestly I'll be using this project a lot . It turned out that nice . I appreciate you brother
These are very similar to the boards I make just that the one's i make are smaller 7x4, i use plastic clip boards to make my boards instead of the metal, everything else is the same, shrink wrap the rod, hammer the tip, nuts etc. only thing is i only use one flotation for a certain side, it's not reversible ... I've been using mine for the last 8 years, pulls wide and nice, i prefer the offshore yellow clip better it's a smaller profile
Idea for the balsa wood planers. Use wood dowels glued to hold both sides together. Just an off the top of my head idea. It's all wood so would help buoyancy.
That's a good idea too man , a lot of ppls beeb saying to bolt em on so they are easier to change , but that's the reason for going to balsa so I don't need ti change em as often lol , its still all good ideas though
Very Nice i like the wood alot better much more durable. Only thing i might change is instead of epoxy as your bonding adhesive running some sex bolts threw those holes with a nice flush finish. Thanks for the idea definitely going to make some i had got the wood for this project when you made your first set with intentions of making some. As always good stuff here for the diy community and have a blessed day.
I think that's a really good idea man , I just used epoxy because I think they last a while with the wood , but I'll probably come up with something new to make a video about before i those need replacing lolol . You probably can tell that about me lol
Hey, my neighbor, dat assitone hain't neber bobberied me either everrrrrrr...😩 lmbo!!!😂😂😂 AWESOME build Keith!! Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving brother! Take care and God Bless. ☆Jay☆ 👍👍
The balsa wood planers would win . I learn stuff and thought it over and changed it . A little bit of weight on the bottom doesn't hurt . A little weight just makes em dig better
The acetone bit made me chuckle. It's nasty shit. I used it to damn near wash my hands for about 2 years and noticed that my trigger finger was going numb when I went shooting. Apparently it can cause long term nerve damage, even from inhalation. Still use it to clean up epoxy and resin but wear gloves and try to let the shop air out some before going back in.
You are right the first time I painted something with automotive paint it bout kilt me lol . When your spray painting with a rattle can you just don't realize what its doing to you , thanks for watching brother
Cool idea Boss! But I never have caught a fish using one of those... they are hard to cast and the fish just aren’t attracted to them. Maybe it’s the lime green. 😁. Excellent how to video and what quality 👍
Your ideas are great and I use a lot of them. I wish you would put a link to where we can find the materials. Having a hard time finding small release clips.
Once you go on Amazon with the link Jboat posted itll sho you a lot of options, I bought a pack with a set of 10 clips in it when I did the last planer board video so I already had some and that's probably why I forgot about it
I'm thinking it was 18 Guage but not positive. You don't need it thick . But you surely don't want it flimsy. A little weight doesn't hurt them . It'll make them stand up better
Nice looking boards! At first glance I didn’t think they would track correctly. All the boards I have ever used or made had a single beveled angle on the front. After watching them in action on your other video I am guessing the position of the release rod being ahead of centre makes them track right or left. Next time I lose a board, instead of spending $60 to replace it, I am going to build a couple of these. New subscriber. ,
Thank you Matt they work pretty dang good , I designed em after my Zac Royce boards , but I used balse wood , I made the rod for the release clip a little longer , and I made em a little taller so they would dig better . They worked good . Really I like em better than the store bought ones
I went 3 times breaking it in and have only been fishing once lol , I should have left my channel a fishing channel instead of a DIY channel so I would have had time too fishing haha
@@FishinNStuff I think you're doing just fine, I like the fishing DIY's and it looks lime everybody else is too..... Keep on keeping on brother and email is on the way but I won't be able to talk until after 4:30pm, my work area is super noisy.....
Them look like mirrors. 😁😎. They look wicked kool brother.👍👊💪😎🎣. What they for? I hear anlgers talk bout planer boards but don't know what they for. As always an awesome video brother 👊 thanks for sharing.
Fun quality information. Sorry if this has already been answered - what sizes were the balsa wood. Understand same length as aluminum. What bout width and height - 1" x 1" ? Something like that? Thanks!
Looks great! I made a set 42" long for multiple lines targeting salmon. A ski with a 4" keel. Have you thought about putting a 20 degree bend in the metal about 1" from the back so it "rudders" away from the boat?
@@FishinNStuff the bend in the rudder gives the board a sporadic action. It turns away, it glides, waits for the boat to catch up, jerks straight. it turns away, it glides and waits...
Its not a dedicated video to them , but I used em on this video and they worked great , better than my Zakk Royce boards ua-cam.com/video/Rihnn0jvKAg/v-deo.html
I'm pretty sure I told the measurements . Its 10 in long by 5.5 in tall 3 in from the front and right under the balsa wood drill your hole fit your threadedrod or aluminum bolt which ever you choice to use
Never knew about planet boards until now. Thanks. Might have to get to work on a set. Btw. Those look sharp (awesome). Do you make your own stencils or decals too?
Yes Sir my wife makes em . She has a vinyl cutter . I appreciate you watching brother, you really should try em you'll like the advantage they give you . Im going ti make a video about how to use em since about 15 ppl had asked lol itll take a couple weeks maybe
Have you used the Balsa wood planer boards yet. I am about to make me some planer boards for the first time so I am thinking why not make them my first and last pair I will make. The balsa wood would be awesome as long and they work as good as others
I don't know if you will see this but I've been wondering if plastic would work instead of the aluminum. What do you think ? I have a plastic serving tray that is not being used for anything else than a metal rack liner. I'm going to use a small piece to make a mounting bracket for my Zebco portable fish finder.
Plastic will absolutely work . If it doesn't ride correctly just add some lead to the bottom of the board so it stands up with the foam (or balsa ) on top
@@FishinNStuff thanks that's an AWESOME idea. Im going to be cutting it up this weekend before going out to fish. I will tag you in the portable fish finder mount I will be making, probably be a Charlie Chaplin movie style video like my other one's.
I used the cheap ones , you can buy sets of 8 or 10 on Amazon . Ive found out some of em hold too good actually and won't release properly so don't worry about em not holding good
No not yet but I'll be making a video soon . I own 4 different kinds of boards and these feel really good . I believe they'll be my favorite but everyone will find out really soon
One of the top diy videos for boards! Thanks
This is possibly the best DIY planer board video on youtube. Terrific job here! Here are a few ideas from a woodworker. I think it might be better not to polish the portion of the steel where the wood will be glued. Any texture in the metal there would help the epoxy to stick better and make for a longer lasting joint. As for hardening the wood, there are a few possibilities. Minwax wood hardener could be applied to the wood early on in the process. It smells like hell, but it does soak into the wood and make it harder. Another idea would be bondo fiberglass resin. This is another product that smells like hell, but the neat thing about it is it cures in a few minutes. Finally, as the top coat on the wood, the best epoxy I know is NuLustre 55. One coat is equivalent to 55 coats of varnish. What must be remembered with all of those options is that they will make the wood heavier, and thus sit lower in the water. Hence using slightly more wood for buoyancy might be necessary. Thanks for an amazing video. I will make your style of diy board and test it on lake trout on a remote northern lake way up in the tundra. :-)
So I finally got around to making planer boards using your superb video. I am still in the building stages. Next will be sealing, painting and final assembly. I was not able to find sheet metal quickly at the hardware store today, but I went with 1/8 lexan, which I have seen used by other people. As for the wood, I had leftover pieces of cedar at home, which is lightweight. Its buoyancy is slightly less than balsa, but I added a tad more wood to compensate. I tested how it floats with the lexan, and it is fine. As far as assembly goes, the lexan I bought is the same thickness as the kerf on my tablesaw blade. I only had to cut a slot into the cedar and the lexan fit perfectly. I glued it in with PL glue (waterproof, tough stuff) and even added three 1/4 inch nylon bolts (for weight...) to tighten things down securely. Now I must seal the wood and work on the "arm" bolt. Thanks again for sharing your project. I cannot wait to give this a swim!
Awesome project. An important reason to round off the front of the planer board is in case leaves or some other debris gets caught on the front, it's easier to get it off with a little jerk instead of having to haul it in.
That makes sense .
Making 4 of these boards awesome idea love your videos watch them all the time
Thank you Brother , I appreciate you watching buddy
Badass man those look professional and can’t wait to see them in action
I'l be using son on a video , but just the feel of em , I'm pretty sure they'll work good . Thank you brother for watching
Keith thats a great idea with the balsa wood , can't wait to hear how they work
I'l make a video soon buddy but ive got like 3 or 4 sets of planer boards and these new ones feel awesome, I think they are going to work great
Sir... you just gave me a great idea for my fishing lure display! Great video brother.
Thank you brother and I appreciate you watching, but I'm curious now what's your idea lol . As you can tell building stuff intrastate me
I just got an old spice rack that is big enough to display some of my lures and the polished metal/balsa wood look.is great. I’ll be substituting the rods for oversized fishing hooks as a way to suspend my lures. But the actual spice rack is cedar.
Ol ok I got ya , that sounds like its going to be really nice . That flap disc polisher makes life really easy man
Awesome DIY. Been wanting to make a set and start using them to up my game on the water. Great idea using balsa wood for durability.
Thank you Pops , I believe they are going to work out pretty good . I appreciate you brother
Man you are KILLING it! Fantastic project and an amazing video my friend!
Thank you brother I appreciate you , and I appreciate you leaving some encouragement
@@FishinNStuff my pleasure sir!
Nice looking planer boards. They turned out nice.
Thank you Sir, I'l do a video soon on how they work
Fishin N Stuff you are very welcome. Cool! Can’t wait to see the video. You have a wonderful day today and God Bless
God bless brother
Fishin N Stuff ❤️
Heck yeah buddy those are right purdy. I bet they work great too
I can't wait to find out how they work lol . I appreciate it Mr Chavez
Like down town!!! Great Job/Idea
Thank you brother I appreciate it
Great work! Awesome that you gave credit and shout-out to a subscriber.👍 I’ve never used them..but like those custom bobbers, you’ve sure got me thinkin bout em🤔🐟 . You have Great ideas and videos friend! Thanks for sharing God Bless
Hey thank you for watching brother , the bobbers are cool and not really hard to make if you had a set up for em , the planer boards turned out awesome too . You have a blessed day brother
Great build Keith, can’t wait for the comparison video!!!
Thank you brother it's coming soon
Kickass and clean, custom work brother !!! 😎👍✌🖖🐟💥🛎
PS
Glad to see that the Acetone hasn't messed with you none. 🐴👍
Hahaha yeah it didnt mess with me I was crazy before the Acetone ever got a hold of me lolol
@@FishinNStuff My kinda folk, LOL !!!
Diggin the DIY's, be blessed, stay safe, but most of all, have fun.
😎👍✌🖖🐟💥🛎
You too brother you too haha
Your the man. They look great. Never used one. But they look the business. Great video.
Thank you Mr Donnelly, they work good , you need some on that awesome boat you fish out of . The beauty about trolling is you need to go slow , so it's great from kayaks and other slower boats
Bro! Love the video! Could you possibly publish a parts list and direction with measurements to make it? Thanks again for all your cool diys! Oh and acetone is bad mmmkay...
The shrink wrap was a really good idea. Nice boards brotha!
Thank you brother , it made em look nicer too lol . I appreciate you watching buddy
Ta Day was a better day cause i watched this planer board build with balsa wood.
Haha
Just watched it as you recommended, it was awesome!
Balsa wood is realy fun to work with, and on contrary to the way they look weak, balsa woods are really strong!
Thanks!
Thank you Sir . Your right balsa wood is an awesome material to work with
Beautiful piece of work, Keith!
Thank you Sir , I appreciate it.
Man those turned out really nice!
Thank you Sir , I appreciate it . And thank you for taking the time to comment brother
I’d love to see them in action!! Great job buddy.
Im going to do a video on em soon , and try em out , I've got 3 or 4 sets and I'm pretty sure I'm gonna like these new ones , thanks for watching brother
Cant wait to see how these perform! And durability! Awesome stuff brother!
Thank you Sir , I can't wait to use em , ima do a video . Ive had a ton of requests lol
Great job and another great video. I like the balsa wood idea. Keep up the great videos 👍👍👍👍
Thank you Sir , I appreciate you brother
Those turned out really nice!
Thank you Sir , I really like em . Thank you for watching brother
Another awesome video. Can’t wait to try it.
Looks like another good job he must be smarter than he looks haha lots of luck
Just Subscribed been watching your Videos For a while now.. Love it Keep them coming!
I appreciate you doing that , I appreciate you watching too . I'll try not to let you down brother , my middle name is Glenn by the way
Ta- day I can't believe how many people do not know what planer boards are used for! The boards take your fishing to a hole new level.
Easy and effective for walleye trolling, salmon , trout , muskie, even use them catfishing. Boards take your line out from your boat to your desired distance and your lures are set 20' to 30' behind them. Boards can be used with a planer board mast or directly off your fishing rod. Boat noise does not bother your basic trolling patterns, since the fish move outwards away from your boat as you pass over them. As the fish move outwards your baits are basically in their faces and waiting for the fish to strike. Takes patients and lots of experimenting with distance from boat, amount of line out behind planer board, diving depth of the lures etc. Bring a note pad and right every down with each lure ( how deep they dive, color, size of lure, etc) how far out the planer board is out from boat, used a quality down rigging reel with a counter or count how many arm length pulls by hand after you measure a arm length pull 4' or 5'.
Takes a bit of know how , and time. Ta-day 4 people gave this a thumbs down (DEC 8 ) , man gives you a idea to catch more fish and this is your appreciation , one thumb down desires one finger up. Love your work sir keep those D I Y ideas a coming. 👍 👍 🇨🇦
Thank you so much brother , for watching and for taking the time to leave such an awesome comment. You sure knows your stuff about planerboards , I love using em like you said it's like doubling down on the effectiveness of your fishing . I always just assume the thumbs down come from ppl selling planerboards , that's mad cause I'm showing ppl how to make their own cheaper lolol . I think the balsa wood is going to work out good
I really like your videos do you have a website with measurements from projects
I've used epoxy to seal some baits that I made. The slow setting epoxy gave me the best results. Auto paint with the hardener gave me the most durable finish. It was the only paint what would holdup to the hooks hitting the bait. If ya know someone at the auto parts store they may give you what you need. That stuff is expensive but you won't need much. You will need an air brush to spray it on.
I bet that did work good
@@FishinNStuff What size was your balsa? I'm guessing 1.5" tall x 1" thick x 10" long give or take a foot? I've never used planers for crappie but I want to troll 200 and 300 Bandits. How would you say the size would be for that?
Good job fishing stuff man
I just went to buds daddy and got a pair of the micro boards for 39 bucks ! can't wait to try them
man they look great now i may try and make some this winter if i can find the time keep up the good ideals
Thank you brother , do you use planer boards already ?
@@FishinNStuff no i dont man i been thinking of trying them
You'll like it , I don't use em everytime I fish but they are a good way to cover water , I use em the most in the winter when the fish are slower
@@FishinNStuff where you fish at im in se ohio the lakes around here odnr needs to clean them up got alot of junk growing in them use to do good till they let it go to weeds
hey buddy look me up on facebook wanna send you a pm
Another great project! Any plans to demo these and show them working? Love the channel, keep up the great work! Oh, and I always appreciate that you tell everyone where you get your stuff and the cost. That always helps.
Thank you Sir , I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment it means a lottt you have a blessed day buddy
Thanks for the video, good idea, will have to give it a try!
Thank you for watching brother , they turned out better than I hoped for
Woow weeee those are pretty sharp buddy!!
Thank you brother I appreciate it , they turned out pretty sweet
That's a really good idea... I'll have to try that on my next set!
Thank you buddy , I think it's going to work out good
@@FishinNStuff it should! Let me know when you get to use them!
I was just thinking “man I should make some planer boards for this year... I bet Keith over at FishinNstuff has a video.”
Was not disappointed!
Thank you , I like that balsa wood . I've bought a couple of sets and made a couple. But the balsa wood planners are my favorite ones hands down
@@FishinNStuff Keith if you don’t mind, could you tell me what you think about board size? I saw you made 4x9 and 5x10.
I bought a 12x12 piece of 3/16” lexan. I’ve considered making 3 at 4x8 (one to giveaway) and another two small boards at 3x6.
With your balsa wood floats do you think they would work for the 4x8’s to pull 1.5oz plus bait for walleye and catfish, and the 3x6’s for smaller plugs like walleye divers and crappie rigs? I mainly fish from my motorized kayak in reservoirs and lakes with very little current.
They both worked , I liked the last set I made the bigger ones .
Hey fish n stuff. I'm making my planer boards today. I wanted to tell you what I used for my rod. I got it all off Amazon. The rod is a carbon fiber rod used in camera equipment. I then epoxied a stainless steel bolt into the rod. I think this might be a killer improvement on your planer boards instead of the heat shrink and dow rod. I love your channel and I plan on using more of your hacks this season! Thanks!!
That is an awesome idea . Much better than the threaded rod . I just tried it because on the first planer board I used a really cool aluminum stud . I was basically trying to make it cheaper . But your idea is cooler . Just remember you do need weight on the bottom so it floats standing up . So don't make it too light
I built 2 of them they work all some thanks for the DIY
Thank you for watching
I just made 3 sets of planers (8",10" and 12") with aluminum and balsa wood, I used the threaded rod also. Thanks, they seem to work great.
They do work good , thank you for watching
@@FishinNStuff I used 2 coats polyurethane to seal them, did you try that, seemed easier than epoxy. Hope they don't sink,, LOL!!
The poly soaks in to the balsa and the expoy drys on the outside better
I did try the poly on the float video
@@FishinNStuff Thanks, makes perfect sense now that you said that. Keep up the videos..
Awesome project
Love the channel keep on keepin on...
Thank you Sir
Im no Sir but thank you much really enjoy your Fish N stuff
@@Just_let_them I appreciate brother , I enjoy helping people so I started doing this , I'm just a regular guy so it means a lot too me I appreciate it
Very nicely done. I have few but never got a chance to use. Being I left mich to come to Louisiana and my boat failed lol. But I have 4 nice downriggers and bit of attachments left. Wish it was used alot down here ide sell. But I'll keep one day maybe theyll be vintage and someone will hang in there wall. Lol. But great vidoe bro. God bless
Hey I love old vintage fishing stuff lol . Ive got a bunch of old rods , reels , and even some old corks and stuff
@@FishinNStuff yea I do also sadly sold some 12 years ago when I moved to Louisiana and was homeless for few months. But had to sell had a 7 year old daughter we needed a place to stay or cops was gonna kill me. Well take my daughter and they would have had to kill me to take her. But after I sold alot I quit and started giving them away to the kids and selling other stuff and took 3 years got my dis and got little better. But never lost my daughter raised her 17 and half years by my self. Had dad's help little for 2 years she stayed with him when he had cancer she stayed till mom kicked her out and month later dad passed. But I still have alot vintage stuff and once I'm kicked out here be living in a camper prob be selling the rest but to someone who'll no what they got and charish it. I hope. But keep making and helping us learn and smile. God bless
Those look great!
Thank you Sir
Those looked nice, those looked nice, spray paint ain't no joke lol,nice job
Hahaha it really didn't effect me none , I didn't have any since before I ever started spray painting lol . I'm glad somebody thought that was funny , most ppl probably said ( they's something wrong with him lol )
I like those real well ,would like to see them work
Im going to do a video of em in action ive had a bunch of requests lol thank you for watching brother
I will be making this ty very well made diy
Thank you brother , occasionally I make something I don't use just for the DIY videos sake . But honestly I'll be using this project a lot . It turned out that nice . I appreciate you brother
Damn nice looking boards. Time to put them to work. which im sure you will. Take care brother !
I can't wait to put em toi work lol . I appreciate brother
These are very similar to the boards I make just that the one's i make are smaller 7x4, i use plastic clip boards to make my boards instead of the metal, everything else is the same, shrink wrap the rod, hammer the tip, nuts etc. only thing is i only use one flotation for a certain side, it's not reversible ... I've been using mine for the last 8 years, pulls wide and nice, i prefer the offshore yellow clip better it's a smaller profile
Idea for the balsa wood planers. Use wood dowels glued to hold both sides together. Just an off the top of my head idea. It's all wood so would help buoyancy.
That's a good idea too man , a lot of ppls beeb saying to bolt em on so they are easier to change , but that's the reason for going to balsa so I don't need ti change em as often lol , its still all good ideas though
@@FishinNStuff only thing with bolting the float to the board is your adding additional weight that is unnecessary. Buoyancy is what is key here.
True but small bolts don't weigh that much and weight on the bottom of a planter board can actually help it to stand up and cut the water better
@@FishinNStuff why I recommend wood dowels glued in place.
@@brianwalker2484 I like your idea , don't get me wrong I think it would work good brother ,
Nice work
Thank you brother
Very Nice i like the wood alot better much more durable. Only thing i might change is instead of epoxy as your bonding adhesive running some sex bolts threw those holes with a nice flush finish. Thanks for the idea definitely going to make some i had got the wood for this project when you made your first set with intentions of making some. As always good stuff here for the diy community and have a blessed day.
@Mark Reeves its a type of Apex Fastener Google it. I wondered how this comment would be taken. You'll see it on Wikipedia then it will make sense
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I think that's a really good idea man , I just used epoxy because I think they last a while with the wood , but I'll probably come up with something new to make a video about before i those need replacing lolol . You probably can tell that about me lol
Hey, my neighbor, dat assitone hain't neber bobberied me either everrrrrrr...😩 lmbo!!!😂😂😂
AWESOME build Keith!! Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving brother!
Take care and God Bless. ☆Jay☆
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Haha im.I'm. Glad somebody got that haha . You got to have fun man lol . It turned out good , thank you for commenting buddy I appreciate you
Man them are some awesome boards!!!!!!!
Thank you brother
I like to see a side-by-side comparison on the aluminum bolt versus the steel thread and how they work in the water.
The balsa wood planers would win . I learn stuff and thought it over and changed it . A little bit of weight on the bottom doesn't hurt . A little weight just makes em dig better
The acetone bit made me chuckle. It's nasty shit. I used it to damn near wash my hands for about 2 years and noticed that my trigger finger was going numb when I went shooting. Apparently it can cause long term nerve damage, even from inhalation. Still use it to clean up epoxy and resin but wear gloves and try to let the shop air out some before going back in.
You are right the first time I painted something with automotive paint it bout kilt me lol . When your spray painting with a rattle can you just don't realize what its doing to you , thanks for watching brother
Cool idea Boss! But I never have caught a fish using one of those... they are hard to cast and the fish just aren’t attracted to them. Maybe it’s the lime green. 😁. Excellent how to video and what quality 👍
Yep im going to definitely make a how to uses planer boards video
Loved the shout-out... can’t wait to get back to the States and get back into fishing. Maybe we can together to wet a line.
Yes Sir that would be awesome man where are you now ?
Fishin N Stuff sent you an email.
Your ideas are great and I use a lot of them. I wish you would put a link to where we can find the materials. Having a hard time finding small release clips.
Kerry Burgess www.amazon.com/Scotty-1182-Release-Planer-4-Pack/dp/B001YS6STE/ref=asc_df_B001YS6STE/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241985737813&hvpos=1o11&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3436298571064706194&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010194&hvtargid=pla-449788148149&psc=1
Thank you Sir I forgot , I meant too , but I was rushing trying ti get to work on time lol . I appreciate it brother
Once you go on Amazon with the link Jboat posted itll sho you a lot of options, I bought a pack with a set of 10 clips in it when I did the last planer board video so I already had some and that's probably why I forgot about it
Awesome stuff brother
Thank you Sir I appreciate it brother
Really like your videos, like to know what gauge aluminum did you use, thanks
I'm thinking it was 18 Guage but not positive. You don't need it thick . But you surely don't want it flimsy. A little weight doesn't hurt them . It'll make them stand up better
I have in mind to use the Sam's pro release for the front,, and orr 16 on the rear,, am I thinken right on those,, or can I do better??
Nice looking boards! At first glance I didn’t think they would track correctly. All the boards I have ever used or made had a single beveled angle on the front. After watching them in action on your other video I am guessing the position of the release rod being ahead of centre makes them track right or left. Next time I lose a board, instead of spending $60 to replace it, I am going to build a couple of these. New subscriber.
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Thank you Matt they work pretty dang good , I designed em after my Zac Royce boards , but I used balse wood , I made the rod for the release clip a little longer , and I made em a little taller so they would dig better . They worked good . Really I like em better than the store bought ones
Also thank you for subscribing brother
I used plexiglass and they tracked well just the front when trolling at 1 mile and faster the front wanted to dip down a little, remedy?
Damn that's the sexiest boards I've ever seen! Shrink tubing the threaded rods was a nice touch. The natural look would've looked awesome too.
nu Skool Fishing you should see the boards with my picture on them. Now they’re sexy!!!😂😂😂😂
Thank you man , they turned out better than I hoped for . And they feel good too weight wise , I can't wait to try em out
great video, do you have a link for the release clips that you used?
I thought about doing this without a board, next to an outflow or a reserver with slow to moderate current. Just with one rod and some brim
Great video
Thank you Sir , that means a whole lot coming from you Lyle
Very well explained and those will be around a while...... Have you put any slime on that new boat yet?
I went 3 times breaking it in and have only been fishing once lol , I should have left my channel a fishing channel instead of a DIY channel so I would have had time too fishing haha
Hey brother when you get time could you Email me your phone # . Id like to talk to you about a video idea I had
@@FishinNStuff I think you're doing just fine, I like the fishing DIY's and it looks lime everybody else is too..... Keep on keeping on brother and email is on the way but I won't be able to talk until after 4:30pm, my work area is super noisy.....
Ok. I'll call ya when I get a chance no hurry buddy
GREAT THAT WILL HAPPEN LOVE IT
Thank you brother , I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment
those are really cool
Thank you brother I appreciate it, they turned out awesome
Them look like mirrors. 😁😎.
They look wicked kool brother.👍👊💪😎🎣.
What they for? I hear anlgers talk bout planer boards but don't know what they for. As always an awesome video brother 👊 thanks for sharing.
Thank you brother I'm going ti make a video about how too use em buddy I grey a lot of ppl asking that so it's time for a How to lol
Awesome video man!! Dont know how these things work or what there for but they look good lmao
Haha thank you brother , I'm thinking I need to do a how to use planer boards video lol
@@FishinNStuff yes that would be cool !!
Fun quality information. Sorry if this has already been answered - what sizes were the balsa wood. Understand same length as aluminum. What bout width and height - 1" x 1" ? Something like that? Thanks!
2" tall 1" thick
@@FishinNStuff - THANK YOU !
what is the angle for the balsawood in the front ? thanks for all the great DIYs !!!
Mine was 45s but its not super important
@@FishinNStuff thanks for the quick response definitely going to make me a couple!!
I think rods are as important as the nuts. Great build
You’re welcome great videos
Thanks brother
I sware I seen this some where????lol I'm so gonna have to spoof you lmao good video
Well I can't wait to see that lol
So, how did these work out? I really like the idea and design. Thinking about making some
Dude!!👍Nice!
Thank you brother , I really like the easy they turned out and I'm pretty picky lolol . I appreciate you watching brother
What size Threaded Rod Was That?
Im pretty sure it was 1/4-20 , it was the smallest I could find . You could go smaller since your flattening the release clip end
Looks great! I made a set 42" long for multiple lines targeting salmon. A ski with a 4" keel. Have you thought about putting a 20 degree bend in the metal about 1" from the back so it "rudders" away from the boat?
No but that's not a bad idea at all
@@FishinNStuff the bend in the rudder gives the board a sporadic action. It turns away, it glides, waits for the boat to catch up, jerks straight. it turns away, it glides and waits...
Cost effective is the way to go! See ya on the next video 👊
Yes Sir it is , plus the satisfaction of catching fish on something you made is awesome too
do you have an updated video on how these run in the water?
Its not a dedicated video to them , but I used em on this video and they worked great , better than my Zakk Royce boards
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Is it possible to get rough measurements or designs and a list of things we need to buy? i’d like to be able to pair of these planners.
I'm pretty sure I told the measurements . Its 10 in long by 5.5 in tall 3 in from the front and right under the balsa wood drill your hole fit your threadedrod or aluminum bolt which ever you choice to use
Thanks
Roughly where was the hole for the bolt on the sheet metal? Any recommendations on clips?
@@jerrycraft7738 i bought cheap clips . The threaded rod goods 3 is from the front . About 2.5 inches down from the top
Great, thanks for your help! I have a few diy/tips I use often. I’ll try to post them one the Facebook group.
Thanks again
Hey fishing stuff would you have a couple of those new style planer boards for sale old buddy😎👍
Never knew about planet boards until now. Thanks. Might have to get to work on a set. Btw. Those look sharp (awesome). Do you make your own stencils or decals too?
Yes Sir my wife makes em . She has a vinyl cutter . I appreciate you watching brother, you really should try em you'll like the advantage they give you . Im going ti make a video about how to use em since about 15 ppl had asked lol itll take a couple weeks maybe
Have you used the Balsa wood planer boards yet. I am about to make me some planer boards for the first time so I am thinking why not make them my first and last pair I will make. The balsa wood would be awesome as long and they work as good as others
great video!! how thick is the aluminum
I like using like a 12 or 14 Guage. Thinker can work . You want a little weight under your planer board so I rides correctly any way
How much weight do you think they would hold up? Thinking about making some of these for Great Lakes salmon fishing.
I'm not sure . Mine don't really good up weight they pulls it and make your lines spread out
I don't know if you will see this but I've been wondering if plastic would work instead of the aluminum. What do you think ?
I have a plastic serving tray that is not being used for anything else than a metal rack liner. I'm going to use a small piece to make a mounting bracket for my Zebco portable fish finder.
Plastic will absolutely work . If it doesn't ride correctly just add some lead to the bottom of the board so it stands up with the foam (or balsa ) on top
@@FishinNStuff thanks that's an AWESOME idea. Im going to be cutting it up this weekend before going out to fish. I will tag you in the portable fish finder mount I will be making, probably be a Charlie Chaplin movie style video like my other one's.
Nuts on upside down!
Hello. Is this planer bord works for salmon trolling?
Keith sir, I'm making 8 boards like ya showed, what's the best clips, front and rear, I can use??
I used the cheap ones , you can buy sets of 8 or 10 on Amazon . Ive found out some of em hold too good actually and won't release properly so don't worry about em not holding good
how did they work?
Also have you pulled this particular set and how they do?
No not yet but I'll be making a video soon . I own 4 different kinds of boards and these feel really good . I believe they'll be my favorite but everyone will find out really soon
Working on getting the materials to make some. What gauge is that aluminum sheet
Right on Brother!!!!!!
Thank you Sir , appreciate it