Proto Type Molds

[Isaiah JV]

Ok, stupid question but I would like to know how to make a mold of a soft plastic lure that doesn't exsist ?

[CNC Molds N Stuff]

Cheaper Answer:

 

You can carve a master out of a variety of materials and then use it to create a mold from.  Usually silicone or plaster of paris.  Both processes have been documented multiple times on this forum.  

 

http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/index.php?app=core&module=search&search_in=forums

 

More expensive answer:

 

Or you could make some drawings and send them to custom mold maker to be cut out of aluminum.  

[saltwater]

As Bob La Londe said make/carve a master and form a 2 or 3 part mold of it. I make my molds from fiberglass, they last longer than silicon or plaster of Paris but less than aluminum.

[rcbv]

Your post comes at a perfect time.

I'm setting up to cut prototype aluminum molds. I've already done an open pour mold for one member for free while I worked through the process.

 

I need to do the same thing for a two part mold and I'll offer you the same deal, I do all the CAD/CAM and will machine a two part mold for you as a freebie while I work all the kinks out of the process.

 

This is in preparation for setting up a low cost custom mold prototyping service. One low price will include all the CAD/CAM and a one cavity mold.

 

If you're interested go ahead and message me.

 

 

[texacan84]

Isaiah. When you get what you want and need a mold made, you need to get a hold of rcbv. He just did an aluminum open pour for me on some baits I created and it was FRIGGING AWESOME. You will be pleased at his work. I can't thank him enough.

[Mudd Butt Baits]

did you ever get that mold made?