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    hand injection molds

    Powerworm, how much for both tube molds delivered to Massachusetts? Thanks JD
  2. I purchased the flake salt. I think the flake allows my baits to be more translucent than floured salt. I don't have salt/glitter settling problems provided I stir after pouring every 2-3 sticks. I use a Lee pot.
  3. Hopefully the pic uploaded. Otherwise, I will email pic to moderator.
  4. So far, I have tried: Tomato: 10 drops of LC Strawberry Red 7 drops LC Golden Yellow 8 oz Calhouns plastic w/salt black glitter gold glitter Heres a pic. Hopefully it works. I think it may be a bit on the rusty side. I may switch to a brighter yellow. Any thoughts? JD
  5. I have noticed that if I add my coloring while it is in a gel stage I am able to use less coloring to achieve the color density I am looking for. Have you guys noticed this too? Also, anybody have a recipe for Tomato by using a combo of basic colors? (don't want to place an order for LC tomato yet) Thanks JD
  6. I use a mask for every pour. I used to get slight headaches and a dry throat when I poured. I purchased a mask from a gelcoat supplier. It's a 3M organic vapor mask, $20 disposable or you can get refill cartridges. You'll smell the plastic once it becomes ineffective. They work. http://www.shopmaninc.com/safety.html
  7. I was looking for a bullet head style but will consider others. Thanks!
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    Elken

    Elken, I am looking for a bullet style head spinnerbait mold for about 15-20 $$. Thanks John
  9. Hi folks, would anyone happen to have a spinnerbait mold that they are willing to part with? Thanks John
  10. Hi folks, got a request to pour this color. http://www.baits.com/cgi-bin/order/222 It says watermelon, but it looks more like a green pumpkin? Anybody have a good recipe match for this one? thanks JD
  11. Hi-lite powders added in small quantities prior to heating the plastic should give you the effect you are looking for. JD
  12. Hey massbass, JD here. I'm from Western Mass (Southwick). This is a great forum to get started into this addictive hobby with. Feel free to contact me anytime with questions. Everyone here has been very helpful and accomodating with information. Proper ventilation is a must! A mask (for paint fumes) is also recommended. I pour from multiple Lee pots (most others here pour from a microwave). I pour single sided and double sided molds which I make from plaster or Durham's water putty. They are then coated with acetone-thinned 2-part epoxy. I get most of my supplies from Lurecraft or Delw. I pour stick baits, chunks, creature baits, frogs, lizards, sluggo-style baits, and I just started pouring 6-inch grubs for stripers. This is a fun hobby in the winter!
  13. Ryan, I stir the mix fairly regularly. I pour about 3-4 senkos before I need a re-stir. I do not flour the salt. I get slightly clearer baits this way. I use Alberger fine flake salt and try not to overheat the plastic. By not overheating the plastic, the salt suspends better. This method works well for senkos, but not that great for creature baits where I found you have to slightly overheat the plastic in order to pour into tight crevices such as the paddles of a brush hog or beaver. The large Lee Pot has the larger spout so I have never had a problem with clogging. Whenever the plastic at the spout solidifies, it just takes a few pumps of the lever to get it flowing again. JD
  14. I have had very good luck pouring salt and glitter baits with the large Lee pot. With it, I can pour 70-75 5-inch senkos in about 60-80 minutes. And that is with using the pot exclusively (no microawave to pre-heat). JD
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