Manufacturing Sporting Equipment

Design Brief: To design and make a fishing lure.

Context: Write a context for this project. The context is your problem statement. Ensure that you do not list solutions in your context. Include background information to support the project.

Possible Solutions: List as many solutions to the problem outlined in the context. Ensure that your solutions are strong and fully developed.

Design Considerations: List all of the things you had to consider for this project. Ensure that your design considerations are strong and fully developed.

Detail Design:

1.       Cut a piece of the ¾” steel strapping so it contains five large holes (there will be four smaller holes between the larger ones).

2.       Cut two pieces of the ½” copper strapping so they each contain five holes.

3.       Cut two pieces of brazing rod two inches long each and bend them in half so they form a “V” shape.

4.       Sandwich the steel strapping between the two copper pieces and place one of the pieces of brazing rod through the first set of holes. Place the second piece of brazing rod through the third set of holes.

5.       Tighten the brazing rods firmly using a vice. Now, you can bend the lure to any shape you desire.

6.       Put a split ring on each end of the lure and attach the treble hook at one end.

Tools and Materials: ½” copper strapping, ¾” steel strapping, two number 5 split rings, a number 4 treble hook, 4” of brazing rod, tin snips, pliers, and a vice

Commissioning: Were you successful in this project when you tried it out?

Evaluation: Did this project work as you expected it to? Successes? Problems?

Reflection: Did you enjoy this project? What were you most proud of? What would you do differently next time? Expand on each of your reflection statements.

Additional Information

The Canadian Guide to Lure Making

How to Fish Like MacGyver

Easy Lure

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