Buckshotdad1960 Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 I have always wondered what a person would do if they had an idea for a new hook. I’m not talking about putting it up for sell on the market, just getting it made for one to use them self. I’ve seen the hook catalogs and there are a billion hooks to choose from already. Most are sufficient. But just like we buy hooks and a mold to make our own jigs, why can’t we make our own hooks. Surly it can’t be that hard can it? I wonder if there is some sort of shop you can go to that could make the machine or tools you’ll need to make your own hooks. I think I would enjoy making my own hooks as much as guys like making their own trout flies. Has anyone ever thought about this but me? Tell a thousand funny jokes and no one remembers! Tell one bad one and no one forgets!
Terry Beeson Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 I think if you look at the manufacturing process of a hook, you might be in for a surprise. I'll let the metalurgists here tell you more details. but it's a lot more complicated than you think. Simply bending wire and sharpening it is not the only thing... There is plating, heat treating, and other processes that hooks go through before they are ready to fish... But that is an interesting idea... TIGHT LINES, YA'LL "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
Danoinark Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 I think if you look at the manufacturing process of a hook, you might be in for a surprise. I'll let the metalurgists here tell you more details. but it's a lot more complicated than you think. Simply bending wire and sharpening it is not the only thing... There is plating, heat treating, and other processes that hooks go through before they are ready to fish... But that is an interesting idea... Are you referring to Art Vandelay, architect and metallurgist? Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
hoglaw Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 I should probably bow out of this conversation. Vandelay Industries has been a long term client.
Danoinark Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 I should probably bow out of this conversation. Vandelay Industries has been a long term client. Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
flyfishmaster Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 Are you referring to Art Vandelay, architect and metallurgist? That is good one. FFM Woo Hoo Fish On!!
Buckshotdad1960 Posted October 23, 2009 Author Posted October 23, 2009 I think if you look at the manufacturing process of a hook, you might be in for a surprise. I'll let the metalurgists here tell you more details. but it's a lot more complicated than you think. Simply bending wire and sharpening it is not the only thing... There is plating, heat treating, and other processes that hooks go through before they are ready to fish... But that is an interesting idea... Well you’re probably right, I’m sure there is more to it than just bending a wire. And I’m sure that what ever they do is done on a massive scale but I’m sure if a person learned the right HOW TO questions to ask, you could figure out how to do it on a smaller scale. Tell a thousand funny jokes and no one remembers! Tell one bad one and no one forgets!
eric1978 Posted October 24, 2009 Posted October 24, 2009 Are you referring to Art Vandelay, architect and metallurgist? I thought he was in the latex business...
Ämp Posted October 24, 2009 Posted October 24, 2009 I think they temper them after they are in shape .. but I believe the plating is left off . most hooks are made to rust out . .
Buckshotdad1960 Posted October 24, 2009 Author Posted October 24, 2009 I think they temper them after they are in shape .. but I believe the plating is left off . most hooks are made to rust out . Thanks Amp, I’ll bet your right. Salt water hooks may be made differently but I am only concerned with crappie jig hooks. At any rate what ever they do hast to happen fast and be kept simple, look at how many hooks they make. I know the hooks are made from wire on large spools. I’d like to know who makes their hook making machines, and know the step by step process. But that might be a close keep secrete. I mean if you can’t even find out were someone fishes around here then, well…..LOL Tell a thousand funny jokes and no one remembers! Tell one bad one and no one forgets!
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