Thembonez Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Maybe someone has mentioned it, or maybe not. But when I initially heat my plastic to temp and I'm stirring it I create and trap a lot of tiny bubbles in my plastic. When this occurs my first shots are loaded with bubbles. After that my subsiquent reheats have less and less bubbles in it due to less stiring. Maybe try this to see if it helps with your "pitting" issues. Less air in, less out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Dead Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 What tool are you using to stir? A spoon will fold air into the plastic. Also speed, if you are whipping the planting you are creating plastic. Another option, let it sit a spell, scoop the air bubble off the top, then pou. Use a sprue extender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pouringbaits55 Posted February 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 I stir with metal knives. I Plan on buying some glass stirring rods. I let the initial bubbles cook out before shooting. Some of my problem was due to bad orings in the bottom of the injector letting air draw in. Sprue extender didn't seem to help. I am shooting this mold now laying down tilted up approx. thirty degrees which moves the bubbles to the bottom of the bait where they are not easily noticeable. I have also ordered another mold that will be oriented correctly. Thanks Guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camrynekai Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 " I have also ordered another mold that will be oriented correctly." Problem solved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick reif Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 I have a 3.5" swimbait mold that does the same thing. The fish don't seem to care. I'm not running a business, so I hold quality control down to a level of "good enough". I'm sure that's not what you want to hear, but if you're just pouring for yourself and a few buddies, it may be worthwhile to consider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
