[Handmade Tubes and Splitter Advice]

Nice.  I tried with just a piece of wood and a can crusher, but it doesn't cut evenly or all the way through.  I don't have any real type of press to use.

[Handmade Tubes and Splitter Advice]

1 hour ago, SouthBelleGroveOutdoors said:

I started doing tubes after watching the video.  I do not do his hot plastic 'sagging' technique where he flips the block upside down and back until the plastic cools.  Instead I hold the block upside down after dipping until the plastic starts to stiffen and then gently brush the strings of plastic off on the side of the cup.  I find less bulges and deformed tube heads.  That's my style, the author of the video seems to get great results with his technique too.

 

 

How did tube cutting work for you?

[Handmade Tubes and Splitter Advice]

Thanks for the video link.  Looks pretty straightforward.

[Handmade Tubes and Splitter Advice]

I want to get into making my own tubes with some dipping rods and making my own tube splitter.  Who all out here is doing this and what kind of setup and/or advice can you share?  Pics are cool too! Thanks

[Oiling Injector]

I use a tad of WD-40 before I start every time.

[Bts Molds Question]

Pm me your address and I will get you some. I believe I have both. Going on vacation soon so be quick about it.

I messaged you Frank this morning.

[Core Shot Experiment]

I do not have a twin injector and have been wanting to try some laminate baits with my injection molds.  I do a lot of laminates with my hand pour molds, but the orientation of my injection swimbait molds does not allow an open hand pour, then closed mold inject.  I was thinking of splitting baits and/or making plugs or a belly mold, but read up on ways to do core shots and decided to give the hand pour/injection method a try.  I am very happy with the results.

 

I placed my mold in my small bench vise at a 45 degree angle with the back of the bait facing down.  I then heated two cups of plastic, one to hand pour and one to inject.  I poured the darker back color into the mold and let it flow down the back of the mold.  I just eye balled the amount.  i then immediately injected the next color.  I think it looks great, and like the slight swirl blending I got.  Obviously I could let the back color set up more for sharper lines, or even use two separate colors on the back and then inject the belly/tail.  I plan to try some different color combos and refine my technique.

 

My next experiment is playing with encasing a foil strip.  I think I can fold a piece of holographic foil or mylar over some sewing thread, which would then be sandwiched in between the mold halves, suspending the foil in the middle of the bait while I inject.  Or just sandwiching the foil/mylar in the mold and cutting off the protruding ends.  I just wish our 110 degree heat would subside so i could play in the shop some more.

 

Is this the BT Ring Swimbait?

[Bts Molds Question]

I have emailed them about this with no response so I wondered if someone here would have one of these molds?  I'm looking to purchase either the 5.25" Jerkbait or the 4.25" Jerkbait from bts molds but I was wondering about the action and also if someone would be willing to send me 2 or 3 so I can try it out first?

http://www.btsmolds.com/jerkbaits/425-jerk-bait

[Swimbait\glider]

Thanks guys

[Swimbait\glider]

Can someone refer me to a post where it talks about getting into making their own swimbait\glider?  I'm a plastics guy and would like to try it out so I just need as much info as possible.  Is there a good beginners post that covers carving, weighting, jointing, painting, sealing...Thanks

[Banjo Minnow]

Is there a plastic mold out there that resembles the Banjo minnow?

Thanks

[Terra Cotta Air Dry Clay]

Has anyone used this to make their own molds?  I have a friend that's giving away 10lbs of it and thinking about trying to make my own mold, but have never done it.

[Black Tubes]

I use X2 Black colorant from Do-It (Caney Creek) and it works for me.

[Fat Ika Weight?]

What if I pay shipping for like 2lbs

 

 

PM me.

 

 

I should have added that I don't want to get involved with shipping.  That's why I said if you're local, stop by.

If you end up shipping a few lbs, I'm interested...from IN.

[Fat Ika Weight?]

Are these the same glass beads that are harmful if breathed in, that I've heard about in the past?

[Go To Color]

Opaque watermelon with black flake.  

Do you make that with clear and a few drops of your watermelon color then?

[Go To Color]

Just wanted to take a poll of your favorite stick bait colors in 2 to 3' visibility...

[Faster Hand-Dipping Process]

I make swimbaits and frogs most of the time and then add my eyes and re-dip each one in clear plastic to seal them up.  It just seems time consuming...one at a time.  What's your process?  Is there a way to make this faster?

Thanks

[Bt Revamp]

X 2

I remember the old site, so I'm excited for the new one!

[3-D Printing For Hire?]

I have one. I should be able to help you out. Pm me. 

Frank, Care if I pm you as well?

[Del-Mart's Fatties Mold]

I have some of the Dels hand pour  Fattie molds for sale,,

and lots of pre made skirts

 but am working a deal with another member rite now

 he gets 1st shot.

Jeff

Do you still have any fatties for sale then?

[Quantum Energy E600Pt Reels Question]

I still can't seem to find anymore info on these.  I have the handle and the drag system off, but still having issues.

[Quantum Energy E600Pt Reels Question]

I have a couple of these that I loved to use a long time ago and wondered about taking them apart to clean and service them.  I cannot figure out how to do so.  Here's a pic of them.  Any suggestions would be great.

Thanks.

 

 

[Del-Mart's Fatties Mold]

yeah they are 2.25 - 2.5   just body w/ skirt almost 4"

OK, I was thinking they were 4 inches before the skirt. Alrighty

[Hand Pour Issue]

I have a stick mold with a v-tail and it's a hand pour, but when I hand pour it, I only get part of the tail.  Do I need to add additional air vents possibly?