RSNeely Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 New to pouring plastics so forgive me if this is a repost. Who makes a thin/slender tube mold? Looking for one that does 3.5" tubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsic Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Anglin Ai, I got one last year and love it. nice uniform baits You will have to cut the tails, I got a cutting block from Lure Craft and adapted it to my drill press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckMaxx Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Tsic can you elaberate on your post name brand of mold also what do you mean lurecraft block adapted to drill press thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSNeely Posted January 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 It is a 3.5 slender tube mold made by Anglin AI. I contacted them and he also directed me to it on lurecraft. http://www.lurecraft.com/350-Slender-Tube-Alum-5-Cav-2-Pc-Mold/productinfo/5XJC-ST05/ TSIC: How did you adapt the cutting block to your press? I don't own a drill press however i was thinking about buying a small, hand operated 1 ton press from harbor freight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) An arbor press is a handy tool. I've got a big heavy one (3 ton? 6 ton? I forget). I use it with a cheater bar handle to punch out sheet metal, and to press fit pins in molds. (I don't need the cheater for most things including pressing pins) It works great for that. A one ton should be MORE than adequate to push some razor blades through some soft plastic. LOL. I am curious how the drill press adaptation has an advantage over the press cutter LureCraft sells. It seems like their press would be a single motion and done. I am sure I don't see the distinction, but how is adapting it to a drill press more efficient? Edited January 23, 2015 by Bob La Londe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 I am betting he had a drill press and is using it like a press. Same idea just don't turn it on. The arbor press will work just fine I had the modiify the cutting block from Lurecraft to mount it to the press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSNeely Posted January 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 FRANK, can you post a photo? I'm not sure how to mount it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
