Method and apparatus for making fishing lures

摘要

The mandrel produces curved articles, such as fishing lures, from rod or tubing which have a sloping leading side and a rectilinear, substantially L-shaped side opposite. The mandrel is provided with a suitable, controlled reciprocating turning means which comprises a base and die assembly, a bending assembly, a die hold-down assembly and tensioning means provided between the hold-down assembly and the base and die assembly.