Sword Bill - Which side? - Page 2

quack quack · 08-31-2006, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Buck

Just stopped by RJ B's... gotz me a quik edumacashun on sword bill prep. I've got a lot of work to do.

and boy are they going to taste good now :shock:

Uncle Buck · 08-31-2006, 03:35 PM

Boil the ends in a kettle and make sword bill broth.

quack quack · 08-31-2006, 03:42 PM

just like mom used to make :lol:

Ed Walker · 09-20-2009, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Buck

Just stopped by RJ B's... gotz me a quik edumacashun on sword bill prep. I've got a lot of work to do.

So....are you gonna share that info? Hook us up. My dock is stinking and the neighbors would like for me to learn how to properly cure the bills I have soaking.

Uncle Buck · 09-20-2009, 06:59 AM

Wow... you dug up an old post! I still haven't done anything with all the bills I've collected. They're lining the bottom of my bait freezer, a foot deep. Need to find a dock I can hang 'em from.

weekley rehab · 09-20-2009, 08:48 AM

buck, they are piling up over here, I could never afford to get these all done by RJ. I soake done for two weeks in water and bleach left on cutting table after that for 2-3 months, trimmed the bottom as it curled up, Killed a cooler thou need to do a few more now can you really boil these to speed up process ?

Ed Walker · 09-20-2009, 12:38 PM

Yes, I did a search for bill curing/treating and found your old post.
Someone mentioned sanding. Anyone else sand them? Someone also mentioned that bleaching is a bad idea. Good to know as I was just about to try bleaching one.

Poledancer · 09-20-2009, 01:32 PM

I been doing quite a few latley... PM if you need some help...

girber420 · 09-20-2009, 02:01 PM

if u r going to get the bill painted there is no reason to do this but if u r not after u let it sit in the water for like 3 weeks take it out and pour some bleach and hydrogen peroxide on it and let it sit in it for no more than an hour take it out wash it off then let it dry out in the sun. this will kill all of the stink and also turn it perfectly white!!!!!!

JahMussa · 09-21-2009, 10:10 AM

Bill, did you ever figure out which side was the top and which side was the bottom

Uncle Buck · 09-21-2009, 10:55 AM

I had it right from the start. The original post had more to do with which side gets displayed, not which is the top. In any case... it's an old subject, and I know the answers now.

gclova1610 · 09-26-2009, 07:13 PM

I have kept the natural color and added some artwork to these. i cured them in the canal by letting the fish and crabs eat at them then putting them in a bleach solution for a couple of days. they came out perfect...no smell and pure white until i sanded the crap out of them to get a perfectly smooth surface and the natural color.

gclova1610 · 09-26-2009, 07:29 PM

These were done with scrimshaw for my dad. carved into then inked over. they came out real nice but are a B*@TCH to get done. i then seal them up for protection and shine. they look great on the mantle. have done about 5 so far.

snooknreds2 · 09-27-2009, 09:39 AM

gclova,
Could you please so kind as to describe the process the you use to scrimshaw the bills?
Also what is it that you are using to seal, or clear coat them? epoxy resign?

gclova1610 · 09-27-2009, 09:13 PM

Snook : PM sent

snooknreds2 · 09-28-2009, 11:52 AM

Got it, Thanks again for the info!!

I think you are right about it taking some time to get the feel of it. I have yet to try it and I can already imagine the fine detail of doing this method!!!

Thanks again!!

Disco Lady · 09-28-2009, 12:22 PM

Those Bills look awesome!

DL,

gclova1610 · 09-28-2009, 01:41 PM

No problem Snook.

Thanks for the compliments. custom made orders available!

08-31-2006, 03:35 PM	#32 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: First fish ever = 3ft sand tiger on kite string Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 3,061	Boil the ends in a kettle and make sword bill broth. __________________ www.FishClings.com by Uncle Buck Graphic Arts, LLC

08-31-2006, 03:42 PM	#33 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 6,219	just like mom used to make :lol: __________________ Amagansett means “place of good water” in one American Indian tongue, and for generations of Lesters who have lived here, it’s been true in the most literal way.

09-20-2009, 08:48 AM	#36 (permalink)
weekley rehab Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Deerfield Beach Boat: Weekley Rehab contender 33T Best Catch: 250 lb sword , 20lb mutton, 18lb black grouper Occupation: General Manager Posts: 972	buck, they are piling up over here, I could never afford to get these all done by RJ. I soake done for two weeks in water and bleach left on cutting table after that for 2-3 months, trimmed the bottom as it curled up, Killed a cooler thou need to do a few more now can you really boil these to speed up process ? __________________ God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

09-20-2009, 12:38 PM	#37 (permalink)
Ed Walker Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Coast of Florida Boat: 31 Yellowfin, 23 Dorado Occupation: www.LightTackleCharters.com Posts: 162	Yes, I did a search for bill curing/treating and found your old post. Someone mentioned sanding. Anyone else sand them? Someone also mentioned that bleaching is a bad idea. Good to know as I was just about to try bleaching one. __________________ www.LightTackleCharters.com

09-20-2009, 01:32 PM	#38 (permalink)
Poledancer Lines In Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Delray Beach Boat: 26 SeaVee Posts: 65	I been doing quite a few latley... PM if you need some help... __________________ Last edited by Poledancer; 10-08-2009 at 01:17 AM..

09-20-2009, 06:59 AM	#35 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: First fish ever = 3ft sand tiger on kite string Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 3,061	Wow... you dug up an old post! I still haven't done anything with all the bills I've collected. They're lining the bottom of my bait freezer, a foot deep. Need to find a dock I can hang 'em from.

09-20-2009, 02:01 PM	#39 (permalink)
girber420 Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 166	if u r going to get the bill painted there is no reason to do this but if u r not after u let it sit in the water for like 3 weeks take it out and pour some bleach and hydrogen peroxide on it and let it sit in it for no more than an hour take it out wash it off then let it dry out in the sun. this will kill all of the stink and also turn it perfectly white!!!!!! __________________ thanx to buck

09-21-2009, 10:10 AM	#40 (permalink)
JahMussa Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lighthouse Point, FLA Boat: Contender 31 Best Catch: 96" x 64" Occupation: Tackle Ho! Posts: 708	Bill, did you ever figure out which side was the top and which side was the bottom __________________ www.ILoveSwordfishing.com

09-21-2009, 10:55 AM	#41 (permalink)
Uncle Buck Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boat in Boynton / Home In Boca Boat: Sailfish 218CC Best Catch: First fish ever = 3ft sand tiger on kite string Occupation: Graphic Designer Posts: 3,061	I had it right from the start. The original post had more to do with which side gets displayed, not which is the top. In any case... it's an old subject, and I know the answers now.

09-27-2009, 09:39 AM	#44 (permalink)
snooknreds2 Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dania Beach, Fl Boat: Fishing, mountain biking,scuba diving, skate boarding, playing drums Occupation: Ocean Engineer/ Wedding Photographer/ sign maker Posts: 728	gclova, Could you please so kind as to describe the process the you use to scrimshaw the bills? Also what is it that you are using to seal, or clear coat them? epoxy resign? __________________ "COLLEGE... THE BEST 7 YEARS OF MY LIFE" I will miss fishing 4 days a week every week Top of the line wedding Photography by NeoArt Photography www.NeoArtPhotography.com

09-27-2009, 09:13 PM	#45 (permalink)
gclova1610 Lines In Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York, Florida Keys Boat: My Reel Job, 34' SEAVEE Posts: 46	Snook : PM sent __________________ ---Tom :

09-28-2009, 11:52 AM	#46 (permalink)
snooknreds2 Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dania Beach, Fl Boat: Fishing, mountain biking,scuba diving, skate boarding, playing drums Occupation: Ocean Engineer/ Wedding Photographer/ sign maker Posts: 728	Got it, Thanks again for the info!! I think you are right about it taking some time to get the feel of it. I have yet to try it and I can already imagine the fine detail of doing this method!!! Thanks again!! __________________ "COLLEGE... THE BEST 7 YEARS OF MY LIFE" I will miss fishing 4 days a week every week Top of the line wedding Photography by NeoArt Photography www.NeoArtPhotography.com

09-28-2009, 12:22 PM	#47 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami, FL Boat: 37 Merritt Best Catch: (Blue Marlin)550 Lbs ST. Thomas (North Drop) Occupation: Charter Captain and Pimp! at night. Posts: 5,715	Those Bills look awesome! DL, __________________ Check out my running web site: http://www.biggamebaits.com

09-28-2009, 01:41 PM	#48 (permalink)
gclova1610 Lines In Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York, Florida Keys Boat: My Reel Job, 34' SEAVEE Posts: 46	No problem Snook. Thanks for the compliments. custom made orders available! __________________ ---Tom :

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