Midwest Finesse jig mold first concern

[Jig Man 104]

I have decided to modify the largest cavity to accept my flat eye hooks.  So I carefully drilled it out.  I am getting a lot of flash and can't come up with anything to stop it.  What do you think will work.

 

Edited April 21, 2017 by Jig Man

[Jig Man 104]

1 minute ago, Jig Man said:

 

 

 

Edited April 21, 2017 by Jig Man

[kmsnowman 4]

I find even when I use the Owner hooks with that mold I have to pour slow or it will flash. Maybe try to pour veryyy slow. Good luck.

[Jig Man 104]

Are you using flat eye hooks?

[kmsnowman 4]

I'm not. Lite wire Owner.

 

[Apdriver 284]

Only thing you can do is fill the area where the lead is flowing through with JB weld. I would wrap my hook eye with Teflon tape, lay it in my mold, then fill around it where the lead can't flow around it. The Teflon will allow you to remove your hook.

[Jig Man 104]

OK that is what I am talking about.  I had planned to do just that but couldn't think of anything to keep the hook from sticking to the JB.

Thanks a bunch Ap.

[21xdc 175]

 

Drill out the mold the diameter of your hook eye about 1/4 inch deep on both sides... Then over fill the holes with red rtv silicone and let dry.  Using a razor blade to cut off flush with the mold. Now you can pour any hook you want w/o any flash.

 

[Saugerman 80]

21xdc, that's a vry good idea, I think I'll try that on some off my molds that I drilled out a little too much.

Thanks for sharing

[Jig Man 104]

I already have the JB curing.  If it doesn't work I'll try the silicone.

[21xdc 175]

Most or many of my molds have the red rtv silicone in them...  It works.   I have been making baits for over 30 years and don't mind sharing tips and tricks. I wish others would do the same. I know that many here are holding back.

[Will Wetline 9]

I tried the high temp red silicone recently and it worked well.

[21xdc 175]

   BTW... No need in the groove for the insert... Just fill them flat and use insert. The rubber will allow fitment.

[dblades 13]

Why do you want a flat eye on the ned rig?