50 Lb Cedar Plank and a Chainsaw

 

It's always nice to start a story by painting a picture with the supplies.

This pile of 50 lb cedar planks was given to me by a friend. It was just leftovers. Or maybe fate.

I am about to design a lure big enough to mount on your wall... or place next to your fireplace, or hang as a store sign.

I started by drawing a rough shape on the 3 inch thick plank. Dawned my goggles and fired up the chainsaw.

 



After getting a little chewed up.... SMH... I got her cut out. Fins will be added later. You'll see.

 

A few coats of clear.... and this 9 lb, 48x14x3 lure is taking shape.

For the fins, I used the scrap and cut and sanded them to perfection.

LOVING THE GRAIN ON THIS WOOD!!!! Even more magnificent in person!!!

Next time: The finishing touches!!