JJK Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Was wondering if anyone has ever used Glass syringes or metal ones on the claws of Open pour ( hand poured ) craw baits And dews and do nots Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 I just use my nor por cups and pour the body one color and the claws another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJK Posted February 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 I just use my nor por cups and pour the body one color and the claws another. Do those cups flex when u squeeze them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanmc Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Yes. You can also use a binder clip on the top to make a very small spout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ray Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 For some reason I just take a look at what everyone else is talking about and I learn something new on this forum. So you guys use these cups to pour? I never heard of them until now. http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-4-Cup-Silicone-Flexible-Measuring/dp/B002MKP24K I am guessing you squeeze them to get a more accurate pour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 For some reason I just take a look at what everyone else is talking about and I learn something new on this forum. So you guys use these cups to pour? I never heard of them until now. http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-4-Cup-Silicone-Flexible-Measuring/dp/B002MKP24K I am guessing you squeeze them to get a more accurate pour. That is correct. I squeeze the cup and hold it several inches above the mold so that my stream is smaller than a tooth pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ray Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 That sounds pretty good. I hear that they hold heat longer also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJK Posted February 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Yes. You can also use a binder clip on the top to make a very small spout. Can't explain a little more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 They are flimsy,hot to hold and dangerous when filled 1/2 way w/hot plastisol. I shortened the length w/scissors which helped a bit but they have sat unused for 3 years in the bottom of my cabinet as I have no use for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ray Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Dang smallmouth I hear what you are saying but I still want to try them out. If they suck I will give them to my mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Dang smallmouth I hear what you are saying but I still want to try them out. If they suck I will give them to my mom. You're a good son. Does she pour, too? Hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I am with Smallmouth on this one. I tried several silicone ones out when they started popping up years ago on threads to see if it was a better product. They have done a very good job holding pencils in my shop for some time now. I think it boils down to how a guy learns to pour. I learned to pour by me controlling the amount of plastic, the heat, etc... other guys can't pick this up, physical limitations, exist or simply they just don't want to mess with it and learn to pour based on what the equipment does. Either works as you get good baits. I just prefer using a more stable cup than the silicone cups I used. I had one that sat in a holder but overall just more hassle than the pyrex or modified metal measuring cups. Pouring craw claws like you mention I would first pour the body tail leading up to the arms. Then have my second color ready to go and pour the claws. I start the pour by pouring the claw in the thickest area possible. Once the first bit of plastic makes it over the lip I tilt the cup very slightly back and allow the viscosity of the plastic to "pull/feed" the plastic into the craw and fill to almost completion. Not really pouring as if you let it continue the feed with stop unless you slightly tilt the cup. I try not pouring at all but the let the plastic feed itself quickly in a thin consistent stream. Get it right and it trails off on its own at the right time to move to the next cavity. I will have a little piece of plastic (cooled) to dab on the tip of the edge of the cup to catch drips and expose a fresh pour surface if it starts to skim if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ray Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) You know what Mark I just realized that I wouldn't want to give her something I used to make plastics. I will have to buy her a brand new one so she can pour me up some omelet's. Edited February 17, 2015 by Big Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowFISH Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I used the silcone cups. I'd recommend buying bigger ones if there are a few sizes where you shop... as noted - you can't fill it up completely and pour as they do "collapse" at the top. 1/2 way filled is probably a safe place to start - and then when you squeeze the top it makes a decent pour spout. They do get HOT as well. As for them being better/worse then pyrex.... it's all about how you use them and what you do. I only make a few baits at a time when using my micro - so filling it half way, heating then sucking it out with the injector to shoot works perfect for me... I like knowing they won't shatter if I set it on something by accident or even if I drop them off the shelf I pack all my crap on. No real right or wrongs in this hobby as long as it works for what you need to do. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJK Posted February 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
