fishon-son Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 anyone making these or is there a mold out for them ..i checked do-it and didnt see anything there....im looking for 1/8oz.and 1/4 oz..i would rather buy them from someone then mold them as i dont do lead..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Not sure I've ever seen a nail weight that heavy, but I cut solid core solder into different lengths. Make a square cut on one end and a diagonal cut on the other end. This provides a sharp point to stick into the plastic and a blunt end to keep it from coming out. Solid core solder is 1/8" in diameter so if you can't make a weight that's heavy enough in a desired length just go to McMaster-Carr and order a larger diameter lead wire. Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archery1 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Cabelas or bass pro has lead core by the spool.It is used in alot of salmon rivers .Some is solid and some hollow look up solid -lead wire rolls at cabelas . This might work for you then you can cut it what ever length u want . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braided Line Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 I`ve used pieces of coat hanger in a pinch. All sorts of stuff that you can use/find when the need arises. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemmy Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Actually this one would be an easy one to make a mold of, just use a coarse wood screw as a master. The other alternative would be to get a blank mold, drill a hole, the tap threads into said hole.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Not sure I've ever seen a nail weight that heavy, but I cut solid core solder into different lengths. Make a square cut on one end and a diagonal cut on the other end. This provides a sharp point to stick into the plastic and a blunt end to keep it from coming out. Solid core solder is 1/8" in diameter so if you can't make a weight that's heavy enough in a desired length just go to McMaster-Carr and order a larger diameter lead wire. Ben I was going to suggest the same thing. Lead wire is the way to go for variable nail weights. Its easy to nick barbs into also if you need it to stay in place better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) I`ve used pieces of coat hanger in a pinch. All sorts of stuff that you can use/find when the need arises. THAT IS 100% TRUE. I've used small rocks tied up in a little fishing line cradle as a sinker before. Edited February 20, 2016 by Bob La Londe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemmy Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 THAT IS 100% TRUE. I've used small rocks tied up in a little fishing line cradle as a sinker before. There is a Japanese company that sell those! They epoxy a line tie to small rocks to make a more "natural" looking sinker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 There is a Japanese company that sell those! They epoxy a line tie to small rocks to make a more "natural" looking sinker. That hysterical... and I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 I use #6 X 3/4" or 1 1/4" coarse thread drywall screws. I use a piece of spinnerbait wire to make a centered pilot hole, and then just screw them in. They hold great, and do the job. And they're "economical". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonister Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 X2 on the solder wire! I also found this guy online who was beating sinkers down to a flat shape and cutting out small spikes with some shears. I'm sure those would work too. They look like they held good. Just my 2cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
