[Deadonplastix SafetyDataSheet?]

It depends on the plastisol, not all have (palates) not sure on the spelling.

[plastasol]

Just received my new Mini Shooting Star, and was wondering what is the best plastic for 4 1/2 jerk baits.

Thinking about trying Deadon  Plastic, because I can pick it up rather than having it shipped.

But have never used their product before.

[Mini Star]

Well I finally bit the bullet and ordered one.

This should make my life a lot easier.

AT LEAST IT MAKES ME A LITTLE POORER

 

[Gold Colored Spinner Wire?]

Try a welding supply store 

Silicon Bronze is gold colour

[Worm Oil?]

7 hours ago, wchilton said:

Same oil as the plasticizer in your soft plastic...Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP).  Here's a link https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/fact-sheets/diisononyl-phthalate-dinp

It is not mineral oil.  Mineral oil will ruin plastic worms and I wouldn't recommend vegetable oil of any kind either.  There are some plasticizers now that a phthalate-free, don't know what those are.

 

Mineral oil has no effect on my baits, I have been using it for 5 years now.

[Cost to make lures?]

After you have purchased all needed supplies a 6 in worm will be about $0.15 ea in material.

[2021 Coolest Lure Contest Winners!]

Great work , congratulations to the winners and all that participated.

[Dead On Plastic]

Its all in the mixing , if its separated you have to stir the bottom of the container .

Shaking it will not do much. 

[Safe Alternative To Worm Oil ?]

As I said after three months I see no effect on the plastic or the colour.

[Safe Alternative To Worm Oil ?]

3 hours ago, Bass-Boys said:

In the past people have said that Mineral oil will make the baits get hard over time .

 Keep us posted . 

Don't know about that but after 3 months they are still soft and pliable, just like when they were made. 

[Safe Alternative To Worm Oil ?]

3 hours ago, Bass-Boys said:

and over time ,, how has this worked for you?

It's been great no effect on the bait and after a week they are not oily or sticky.

Just a few drops in the bag and move them around then let them be.

[Safe Alternative To Worm Oil ?]

I use pure mineral oil get it at the drug store.

[Plastic advice]

You can always add hardener or softener. To make it what you want.

[Mini Presto Pot]

I was wondering if you filled the fryer with oil and then put a weighted pot in the oil with your plastasol. 

THAT WAY NO HEATING ELEMENT TO BURN THE PLASTIC.

Just a thought.

[The hazards of soft plastic bait making]

Venting upwards is not good, Then it has to pass your face. Horizontal is the best or downward, through an outdoor exaust

[freezing plastasol]

Thanks for info. 

[Hello from south dakota]

Welcome 

There are a lot of helpful people here so do not be afraid to ask questions.

[Shawn - I Understand]

Most hobby company's are  very busy , at the present time . I know because I also have been waiting for a new mold.

Not from CNC only because they did not offer the mold I was looking for. 

[Sometimes I Wonder.........]

I don't understand it for sure , I have a customer that orders 1000 at a time.

That takes me 10 days to make to make them .

My mold has only 3 cavities, and I hand pour the bottom half.

Most of my customers purchase 100 at a time.

I don't have that many customers and am not interested in expanding ,I'm retired and started it as a hobby

but it  is beginning to look like a part time job.

 

[freezing plastasol]

This is my first winter doing soft baits should I be concerned with freezing temperatures, and leaving the plastisol in my unheated garage.  

Temperatures go down to 20 F , sometimes lower.

[Choosing the correct wire?]

The 300 series stainless steel is non heat treatable, so no it can not be annealed.

The 400 series stainless is hear treatable and can be softened or hardened.

There are many options to stainless steel and many series including 700 series.

Inconel, nickel, monel, bronze, nickel bronze, are also to be considered if available check you local welding supplier

sometime they have rolls of stainless that can't be used for welding, for one reason or another, and you can get real cheap..

[Outsourcing production for soft plastics]

There is a company in Windsor Ontario, Canada.

Bondy Baits

They make a lot for Bass Pro

[General Thank You shout out]

OH I agree there is a wealth of info from some great people on this site.

Thank you all.

[Getting a strong bond on tails, suggestions]

In the past I had purchased some finesse minnows from Bass Pro they had a glow tail .

Anyway half of them fell off before I got to use them.

They must need a much higher temp to fuse.

[SELLING SOFTBAITS]

7 hours ago, chachybaby said:

Judgie where abouts are you in Ontario?

I'll pay you but not for your baits but walking me through the bait making process. I'm just starting out. Pm me. I don't have to worry bout selling bc 1)my baits are crap 2)output is on par right now for about 6 baits per couple hour

LOL

You don't have to pay for advice, if you are near me we can meet .

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