I’ve reached a point in life, that I think making your own stuff is better, let alone cost effective. I’ve made a few lures and fished the heck out of them, just so I could say, ‘I made it, and it catches fish’. My son got me hooked on swim baits and glide baits. He has spent $250 or more on one bait. Now he’s asking me to make some for him. Thanks for the tutorial, very informative!
complete techniques and supporting equipment make the lures perfect and beautiful, looks senior, the video tutorial is very good, thank you, greetings from eastern Indonesia, the outermost area of the Indonesian-autralian border
Just got a ntification from your channel, i do watch lure making but never seen yours. Glad i clicked on it. Fantastic lure, wow. I tried during lockdown but got bored 😂 thank you for showing us how its done
Love it. Long videos but the people that understand the quality of product that you are making will stick around for all of it! A lot more to learn here than a ‘one day’.
Phenomenal! You always do an excellent job with both making the lures and doing the videos! Great descriptions and you always have great approach for all the steps along the way in the many different parts that go into making a lure! I really enjoy the way you go about doing everything objectively and figure out what works best for the situation your in. I really relate to it all being that I am the same way, anything I do I want to do it the best way I can figure out how and I am always trying to learn new and better ways while doing everything in the best way I know how. Thanks again for the time and effort you put into sharing everything you're doing and learning! Greatly appreciated!
i am new to your videos and as a wood worker and fisherman i am VERY impressed. I know this video is two years old but i might suggest two things you may have already added. you can get a glove for your left hand that you can't cut with an exact o knife or carving chisel if you slip. i learned this in Boy Scouts from personal experience...lol, Also on your band saw make a zero-clearance piece that fits around the blade and fits in the holding slot. This will keep pieces from falling in the hole or twisting on you when making the cut. i use these on all types of saws: table, band and scroll saws. you don't need them all of the time but when doing intricate cuts it keeps you finger count around ten... Keep up the good work.
Thank you very much for watching and sharing your wisdom! I have since changed my carving habits, but the band saw suggestion is a new idea for me to explore. I've not been satisfied with my saws performance, but a zero clearance might just solve a lot of my issues. Thank you!
Hello: Nice videos. That gauge is called a Chamfer Gauge. They're used by wood workers for marking 45 degree Chamfers on corners to be planed. Just an FYI. Dave
You are becoming one of my favorite lure making channels. Excellent craftsmanship, attention to details, new innovative ideas on how to solve problems (such as the fins in this video). The Painting vey realistic, at the end you show us a "museum quality" lure. Keep up your good work! Looking forward to see your next video.
Thank you for sharing this awesome hour with us! I've just caught 3 hours ago, my first small swimbait fish and I'm excited to make my own, this video helped me a lot 👊🏻
You mean one of those little bait-stealing rascals? I was fishing around Rockport a while back and I couldn't get away from those things. I will put it on my list; thanks for watching!
Un gran profesional tanto en el tallado del pez como en los acabados impresionantes un 10 sobre 10 Gracias por su tiempo en mostrarnos todo el proceso de fabricacion artesanal 👏👏
Excellent work on those lures ! Your attention to detail and skills are amazing ! I love watching a true craftsman work. This is my first video of yours to watch and of course I had to subscribe and comment. Thanks for sharing ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Thanks Larry! This is one of my favorite lure builds. I'm trying to find time to make some more so I can fish them this winter. Thanks for watching and for your support!
I just discovered your channel!! WOW! That is some of the most creative, amazing and interesting creative art I've ever seen in my life! You've got me hooked!!
I known this is kind of random but I would love to see a shop tour or maybe you reviewing your old lures or something like that .amazing lure! Hope I can be as good as you one day!
Thanks Kyle, I have several plans for a new shop and would like to include a shop tour before and after. One day it might be cool to look back at old lures and see how far we've come. Thanks!
You are really good at carving and painting!! Awsome job. Yes for more larger action you can cut larger v in the lurre, but it is cool like that, prety realistic! Too bad you lost it... And yes i woul'd like to see more fishing with your lures, it is nice to see new lakes, landscapes and fishes species depending of the country the angler is from!
New to the channel, just found you. great video, thank you! I understand the time factor but as you said its nice to see your lures catch fish. wish you the best!
Hey James, welcome to the channel! It has been a struggle with timing to fish and work catches into the video. So I've been posting pictures of some of my catches on instagram @zimmtex. Thanks for watching!
I think the lipless one need to have more joint movement. Maybe like other lure makers do, sandinf the edge of the V slot on each jointed part. Awsome lure, awsome video!!!
Thanks Marcos! I know what you are talking about; I think I did that on my wooden bass glide bait build. It does give you more movement. Thanks for your support!
You are absolutely an awesome guy, dude. Am from Penang, Malaysia. I love so much watching your videos. As a hardcore angler myself, I do have a few artificial lures but never once seen something which look so so real and beautiful. I salute you for that. Hope to own one of your lures in the near future. Keep it up, bro.
Some outstanding craftsmanship to say the very least, plus fitting commentated instructions throughout. What else could we ask for? Can you please help me with my problem? I'm so new to painting lures, I don't have an airbrush so I'm dry rushing the lures or should I say 'i'm trying to' lol. But when I try to paint the foiled lures with a metallic acrylic paint the paint is blobbing up together very much like when paint is applied over waxed paper etc! I've thoroughly cleaned the surface with 99.9% isopropanol alcohol and allowed to dry but still getting it blobbing together. I'm not adding any medium, diluting with water or anything to the paint but can't stop it blobbing up together! Any advice would be gratefully received. The Detail Raw Umber that you use on the head look's great and a Game Changer in my opinion. Your video is superb and deserves Massive THUMBS UP ALL DAY LONG I always enjoy them thank you👍😷👍🏴
First, thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate your support! Hand painting on foil can be tricky. I'm not positive that it will work, but you might try spray painting a light clearcoat or two over the foil to give your paint something to grip to. Something like Kamar varnish might work. Another option would be to paint the 'broad strokes' like the white bottom and the green top fades with a rattle can so you can detail over that with your brush. Best of luck to you in your lure making adventures!
Haven't finished watching yet, and couldn't wait to comment. Your skills are beyond that of the average UA-camr with the exception of only a couple others; but your artistic abilities are tops bar none!!! Great job young man. Oh crap... I would've dawned some scuba gear to retrieve that bad boy ;-)
Right now I'm using TruCoat, but I've also had great results with East Coat Resin. Unfortunately they all scratch, but these two are easy to apply and look great.
@@zimmtex Thanks for unswer. I used Glast Cast 3.nice looks easy to work with but to much scratches.When i throw the wobbler or jerk the hooks also scratching both sides when im casting.Thats really not good.East Coast also hooks sratching when casting or this epoxy stronger? Thanks a lots
You need a good carving knife. And a strop , you would never use a utility knife again, but your doing a great job great video. I've used both types good carving knife is a blessing. The rotory tool is one of the best i love using them.
This is my first time watching your videos. Great detail and explanations. My only critical comment is when carving use the right tool as said above and be aware of the direction of cutting towards not just the wood but your own fingers. Might even help to set up a way to hold it with small clamps or something. I was holding my breath the whole time as you cut. I would hate to see such talent do damage to their money makers 😉 Keep up the great content!
Love your videos I have started using a router to do some of the round over work It allows me to exactly cut a round over and not chip out I do a number of the same lure at one time quickly But I am making less detailed lures for Largemouth & Small Mouth Bass and Northern Pike here in NW Ohio Keep doing the videos as I keep learning
Thanks for watching and commenting! That's not a bad idea, I should give that a try. The place I fish has a LOT of timber and I do get hung up a lot. I make use of my lure saver for sure.
I have to say something mate. The twisted wires are easier to make if you have a metal skyhook in the drill..Place the two ends of the folded wire in pliers & twist away, saves the ginning around with the bits in the chuck..
I recently found your channel and I love your work 🙌 you are very talented, I really love the swimming test at the end👌 I think that's really cool to be able to see clearly how the bait performs on water 😉 You earned a new sub, good job, keep going my friend, greetings.
You might be right! These joints are elegant, but I really like the double twist wire joints better. They leave a wider joint and are much easier to install. Thanks!
This is not lure making, it is just ART.
I aspire to make some of the best lures anywhere. Thank you for watching!
Nice looking bait! Video may be long but the content was worth the time to watch.
Thank you, I appreciate your support!
This is great, yet another hobby my wife is not going to be happy I'm picking up. Cheers sir.
Thanks Chris, just tell her you are saving money by making your own fishing lures.
@@zimmtex hmmmmm, that could work lol
I’ve reached a point in life, that I think making your own stuff is better, let alone cost effective. I’ve made a few lures and fished the heck out of them, just so I could say, ‘I made it, and it catches fish’. My son got me hooked on swim baits and glide baits. He has spent $250 or more on one bait. Now he’s asking me to make some for him. Thanks for the tutorial, very informative!
Good stuff! I appreciate you watching!
Very cool connection between the single parts.
Thanks for your support!
WOW.. definitely one of the nicest lures I've ever seen.. I can only hope to be that good one day.. well done fine sir.
Thank you! If you keep building and trying new things you can't help but get better.
complete techniques and supporting equipment make the lures perfect and beautiful, looks senior, the video tutorial is very good, thank you, greetings from eastern Indonesia, the outermost area of the Indonesian-autralian border
Welcome, glad to gave you here! Thanks for watching.
@@zimmtex thank you again senior
Incredible craftsmanship bravo
Thank you so much!
I am amazed at your skill. Super job. For me watching you build the lure is more fascinating than seeing you fish with them.
Thanks Robert, your support means a lot to me!
Looks alike a real fish!! the painting work is so awesome.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!
Very nice, impresive. Detail vidio , detail lure scale , coloring etc,, thank you so much 👍👍👍👍
Thanks for your kind words!
Wow, i like your content! Thanks!
Thank you, I really appreciate it!
You Sir, are a true craftsman!
Many thanks to you!
Another work of art !
Thanks Tiger!
Just got a ntification from your channel, i do watch lure making but never seen yours. Glad i clicked on it. Fantastic lure, wow. I tried during lockdown but got bored 😂 thank you for showing us how its done
I am happy to welcome you to the channel. Thanks for your support!
Je viens de découvrir votre chaine et ce que vous faites est vraiment très joli. Vos leurres sont magnifiques. Bravo.
Thanks, I appreciate you!
Wow, really nice work. Very comprehensive information. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much for watching & commenting!
Love it. Long videos but the people that understand the quality of product that you are making will stick around for all of it! A lot more to learn here than a ‘one day’.
Thanks for your comment and for watching!
Ill spend a hour watching this anyday
Interesting way to make the fins for the swimming. I would have never thought about the silicone
Yes, I'm really liking this method and plan on using it again. Thanks for watching!
Truly amazing work. I really enjoy watching your videos, from England 👍👌
Thanks, I'm glad to have you here!
Very informative video. Your work is beautiful, who cares if it catches fish, it's art.
Thank you, I appreciate it!
First time viewer. I think it’s fair to say I am hooked. Great detail and explanation of process. Look forward to more videos.
Thank you very much! I appreciate your support.
Hello from Spain, Europe. Great job. Thanks for sharing and making me enjoy a lot for an hour. Good luck for your next projects!
Thank you for checking it out, I appreciate it!
Outatanding action..thats amazing work👍👍👍
Thanks Rick for your support!
Nice job! You are great and this video is the best lesson for all fish makers! Thanks a lot!
Thanks James, I appreciate it!
What a great craftsmanship!
Thank you very much!
These lures are top tear, I can’t believe the craftsmanship and action of these it’s incredible. Thank you for making this video!
Thank you for watching; people like yourself really keep me motivated and I appreciate that!
Astonishing!.....what a beautiful build.
Thanks Todd!
DAng Dude that is SUPER SWEET !!! HIGH quality craftsmanship 😎❤👊 I said a prayer for the LiL fella LoL LoL
Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching!
Phenomenal! You always do an excellent job with both making the lures and doing the videos!
Great descriptions and you always have great approach for all the steps along the way in the many different parts that go into making a lure!
I really enjoy the way you go about doing everything objectively and figure out what works best for the situation your in. I really relate to it all being that I am the same way, anything I do I want to do it the best way I can figure out how and I am always trying to learn new and better ways while doing everything in the best way I know how.
Thanks again for the time and effort you put into sharing everything you're doing and learning! Greatly appreciated!
Thank you for your comments, I appreciate your support!
i am new to your videos and as a wood worker and fisherman i am VERY impressed. I know this video is two years old but i might suggest two things you may have already added. you can get a glove for your left hand that you can't cut with an exact o knife or carving chisel if you slip. i learned this in Boy Scouts from personal experience...lol, Also on your band saw make a zero-clearance piece that fits around the blade and fits in the holding slot. This will keep pieces from falling in the hole or twisting on you when making the cut. i use these on all types of saws: table, band and scroll saws. you don't need them all of the time but when doing intricate cuts it keeps you finger count around ten... Keep up the good work.
Thank you very much for watching and sharing your wisdom! I have since changed my carving habits, but the band saw suggestion is a new idea for me to explore. I've not been satisfied with my saws performance, but a zero clearance might just solve a lot of my issues. Thank you!
Hello:
Nice videos. That gauge is called a Chamfer Gauge. They're used by wood workers for marking 45 degree Chamfers on corners to be planed. Just an FYI.
Dave
Thank you for watching and commenting! I appreciate the info!
Beautiful work !!!!!
Thank you!
Beautiful finish. I'm impressed at seeing it start as raw material and how awesome it turned out. Awesome!!
Thanks Jim, I appreciate your support!
Very clean work!
Thanks Brian!
I’ve been watching a lot of these kinds of videos. I’ve gotta say, your finishing process is phenomenal. Great use of color and shading.
Thank you very much, I really appreciate that!
Beautiful Craftsmanship
Thanks, I'm glad you like it!
Your painting skills are outstanding!
Thank you!
All I can say is… wow!
Thank you so much!
Absolutely awesome!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, I really enjoyed this one!
You are becoming one of my favorite lure making channels. Excellent craftsmanship, attention to details, new innovative ideas on how to solve problems (such as the fins in this video). The Painting vey realistic, at the end you show us a "museum quality" lure. Keep up your good work! Looking forward to see your next video.
Thank you Filepe! I'm glad you're here!
Absolutely brilliant! 😊👍
Many thanks!
That’s impressive! Love the content.
Thanks Tyler!
Beautiful work, man...
Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing this awesome hour with us!
I've just caught 3 hours ago, my first small swimbait fish and I'm excited to make my own, this video helped me a lot 👊🏻
I'm glad you liked it. Good luck to you on your lure making endeavors!
Wow very nice lure sir
Thank you, I'm glad you like it!
Very nice, amazing talent!
Can you make a Gulf of Mexico Pinfish??
You mean one of those little bait-stealing rascals? I was fishing around Rockport a while back and I couldn't get away from those things. I will put it on my list; thanks for watching!
Un gran profesional tanto en el tallado del pez como en los acabados impresionantes un 10 sobre 10 Gracias por su tiempo en mostrarnos todo el proceso de fabricacion artesanal 👏👏
Thank you very much, I appreciate your support!
Great vid. Tryed my self. Worked great
Thanks, that's great to hear!
Excellent work on those lures ! Your attention to detail and skills are amazing ! I love watching a true craftsman work. This is my first video of yours to watch and of course I had to subscribe and comment. Thanks for sharing ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Thank you sir! Welcome to the channel.
I was concerned about the flexible fins allowing the clear coat to crack but you showed that it won't. Awesome video.
You bet, lots of new possibilities with these materials!
This is an awesome lure. I'm new to making lures and I view your videos as teaching moments. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks Larry! This is one of my favorite lure builds. I'm trying to find time to make some more so I can fish them this winter. Thanks for watching and for your support!
I just discovered your channel!! WOW! That is some of the most creative, amazing and interesting creative art I've ever seen in my life! You've got me hooked!!
Thank you very much, I am so motivated by my awesome subscribers!
I'm always watching it well.
The Korean subscriber is cheering you on you.
You're so cool!
Thanks, I'm glad you watched!
Thanks you sirr im from Malaysia i likes you videos
Peace for you sirr ♥️
@@daunganjaitamdaunganjaitam2608 And to you, thanks!
@@daunganjaitamdaunganjaitam2608 Great to have you here!
Beautiful, precise work. Great job!
Thank you, I appreciate it!
U talented mate 😄💪🎣🎣🐟impressive
I really appreciate your support!
Wow that is lovely work bud 👏👍
Thank you, I appreciate it!
@@zimmtex welcome mate 👍
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR!! Thank you!!!
As white toast
I'm glad you like it!
Love how clean your work is!
Thank you, I appreciate it!
I known this is kind of random but I would love to see a shop tour or maybe you reviewing your old lures or something like that .amazing lure! Hope I can be as good as you one day!
Thanks Kyle, I have several plans for a new shop and would like to include a shop tour before and after. One day it might be cool to look back at old lures and see how far we've come. Thanks!
You are really good at carving and painting!! Awsome job. Yes for more larger action you can cut larger v in the lurre, but it is cool like that, prety realistic! Too bad you lost it... And yes i woul'd like to see more fishing with your lures, it is nice to see new lakes, landscapes and fishes species depending of the country the angler is from!
Thank you very much for watching, I'm glad you like it!
New to the channel, just found you. great video, thank you! I understand the time factor but as you said its nice to see your lures catch fish. wish you the best!
Hey James, welcome to the channel! It has been a struggle with timing to fish and work catches into the video. So I've been posting pictures of some of my catches on instagram @zimmtex. Thanks for watching!
It look great definitely will catch some monster fish.
Thanks!
You do great work
Thanks Pete, I appreciate it!
just wow so good looking your an amazing artist good job man
Thanks, I appreciate your support!
I think the lipless one need to have more joint movement. Maybe like other lure makers do, sandinf the edge of the V slot on each jointed part. Awsome lure, awsome video!!!
Thanks Marcos! I know what you are talking about; I think I did that on my wooden bass glide bait build. It does give you more movement. Thanks for your support!
You are absolutely an awesome guy, dude. Am from Penang, Malaysia. I love so much watching your videos. As a hardcore angler myself, I do have a few artificial lures but never once seen something which look so so real and beautiful. I salute you for that. Hope to own one of your lures in the near future. Keep it up, bro.
Thank you very much for your kind words and support, I really appreciate it!
@@zimmtex You're welcome, bro. Stay safe..
Just discovered your channel and subscribed! This is an excellent tutorial. Thank you for sharing your expertise with the rest of us. 🙂
Awesome, thank you for subscribing!
Awesome as always brother
Thanks, I really appreciate your support!
Nice job bro. Nice job
Thanks!
Wooooow! Looks amazing as always
I appreciate it!
Excellent! You'll have 10k followers in no time.
Hope so! Thank you!
Impressive work
Thanks!
Amazing detail loved the video great info. Marlin baits beware!!
Thanks!
I'm not a fish - but this lure is so yummy...
Ha! That's great, thank you! I appreciate your support!
Some outstanding craftsmanship to say the very least, plus fitting commentated instructions throughout. What else could we ask for? Can you please help me with my problem? I'm so new to painting lures, I don't have an airbrush so I'm dry rushing the lures or should I say 'i'm trying to' lol. But when I try to paint the foiled lures with a metallic acrylic paint the paint is blobbing up together very much like when paint is applied over waxed paper etc! I've thoroughly cleaned the surface with 99.9% isopropanol alcohol and allowed to dry but still getting it blobbing together. I'm not adding any medium, diluting with water or anything to the paint but can't stop it blobbing up together! Any advice would be gratefully received. The Detail Raw Umber that you use on the head look's great and a Game Changer in my opinion.
Your video is superb and deserves Massive THUMBS UP ALL DAY LONG I always enjoy them thank you👍😷👍🏴
First, thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate your support! Hand painting on foil can be tricky. I'm not positive that it will work, but you might try spray painting a light clearcoat or two over the foil to give your paint something to grip to. Something like Kamar varnish might work. Another option would be to paint the 'broad strokes' like the white bottom and the green top fades with a rattle can so you can detail over that with your brush. Best of luck to you in your lure making adventures!
amazing lure
Many thanks!
Haven't finished watching yet, and couldn't wait to comment. Your skills are beyond that of the average UA-camr with the exception of only a couple others; but your artistic abilities are tops bar none!!! Great job young man. Oh crap... I would've dawned some scuba gear to retrieve that bad boy ;-)
Thanks! Not the first lure I've lost, and it won't be my last! I appreciate you watching.
Good day.Tell me plz what kinde of epoxy resin you using for?Wich is good?I used few but many scratches.Thanks
Right now I'm using TruCoat, but I've also had great results with East Coat Resin. Unfortunately they all scratch, but these two are easy to apply and look great.
@@zimmtex Thanks for unswer. I used Glast Cast 3.nice looks easy to work with but to much scratches.When i throw the wobbler or jerk the hooks also scratching both sides when im casting.Thats really not good.East Coast also hooks sratching when casting or this epoxy stronger? Thanks a lots
@@hutor_na_bolote Unfortunately I haven't found one yet that doesn't scratch.
You need a good carving knife. And a strop , you would never use a utility knife again, but your doing a great job great video. I've used both types good carving knife is a blessing. The rotory tool is one of the best i love using them.
I'm always on the lookout for better tools. The rotary tool is great, I really like it! Thanks for watching!
This is my first time watching your videos. Great detail and explanations. My only critical comment is when carving use the right tool as said above and be aware of the direction of cutting towards not just the wood but your own fingers. Might even help to set up a way to hold it with small clamps or something. I was holding my breath the whole time as you cut. I would hate to see such talent do damage to their money makers 😉
Keep up the great content!
Love your videos
I have started using a router to do some of the round over work
It allows me to exactly cut a round over and not chip out
I do a number of the same lure at one time quickly
But I am making less detailed lures for Largemouth & Small Mouth Bass and Northern Pike here in NW Ohio
Keep doing the videos as I keep learning
Thanks John, I appreciate your support!
Wow some day mine will look that good i make my own with good action but its a work in progress.
Thank you, I wish you the best of luck with your lure making. Just keep after it; practice does make perfect!
Absolutely beautiful, what an amazing job!! May the fallen lure rest in peace… Until some lucky son of a gun find it!
Thank you, I appreciate it!
Does the epoxy clear coat add weight or make it lighter, same question for the bakin soda and super glue. Thanks, I love your video
Both add weight. Thanks for watching and for your support!
Great video! You are a God
I like the way you put a material list in the description drop down.
Wow, thanks!
I hope it is useful!
Parabéns pelo seu trabalho está isca artificial artesanal ficou muito bem elaborada.
Thanks!
Fantastic content
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Hello Sir, can u make mini popper, for ultralight fishing?
I will add it to the list!
Yeeeaah.. 👍😁
Beautiful bait! And it functions well too! Great job buddy. Glad to be subscribed and definitely looking forward to more of your contents. 👍🏻
Thanks for your support, I really do appreciate it!
Muy detallista el trabajo, un saludo desde Monterrey Mx
Thanks for watching!
After clear coating, you added detail burnt umber. Did you clear coat again?
Yes, thanks for watching!
Loving this...just subbed...I can see me making a few of these. Thanks for the awesome video
Thank you!
Excellent, as always!
I've watched this video many times.
Have you ever tried weedless single hooks for fishing lures in heavy cover?
Thanks for watching and commenting! That's not a bad idea, I should give that a try. The place I fish has a LOT of timber and I do get hung up a lot. I make use of my lure saver for sure.
I have to say something mate. The twisted wires are easier to make if you have a metal skyhook in the drill..Place the two ends of the folded wire in pliers & twist away, saves the ginning around with the bits in the chuck..
That sounds like a great method!
I recently found your channel and I love your work 🙌 you are very talented, I really love the swimming test at the end👌 I think that's really cool to be able to see clearly how the bait performs on water 😉
You earned a new sub, good job, keep going my friend, greetings.
Welcome to the channel Joe! I appreciate your support and thank you for watching!
it is so beautiful. I be afraid of losing it in a snag.
Been there. Done that. Thanks for watching!
Excelent, congratulations
Many thanks!
Please say what the wire you are using for the aluminum tape is called and mabie where we can find it. Ty
Hello! The aluminum mesh is from Hobby Lobby and the foil tape is for air ducts that I get from Home Depot. Thanks for watching!
I'd love one of them the pike here in Ireland wound hammer that brilliant stuff😊🇮🇪✌️👏🎣
Thank you very much! I appreciate your support!
I can see a difference on one of your 🐟, the fish that has a bigger gap in the middle cut swims better. I think that was the problem. Beautiful work.
You might be right! These joints are elegant, but I really like the double twist wire joints better. They leave a wider joint and are much easier to install. Thanks!