wavejim Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 I recently picked up a number of older molds. One is a palmer no 203 which is a larger spoon mold, 3 1/2, 5 and 7 ounce sizes. I have not tried it yet due to a couple concerns. There is a sizable gap between the mold halves, nearly an 1/8 inch. Theres no way it will pour without major lead leakage. The mold appears to have been used with red clay. I cleaned a lot from the inside and outside. Is this mold designed for making "dirt" weights? Any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 All those old molds were to my knowledge made to produce lead lures or sinkers. I've had my share and they all produce flash after they are poured . At least the really old ones Palmer made for general distribution .. Pics of the mold open and closed showing the closure seam would help . The clay may have been used to reduce the flash around the spoon. If the mold is warped it may be junk . At the very least it would take someone experienced in adjusting one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavejim Posted April 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Here are a couple pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Yep that is normal for those old molds. You see where the alignment knobs are . The divot on the opposite side can deepened Just a touch with a drill slightly smaller than the divot . Because all you want to do is let the knob seat a little further down . Then take a straight edge and run it cross wise on the matting surfaces . Mark the high spots . Get a diamond whet stone like you would use to sharpen a knife and slowly remove the high areas . A word of caution . Test the mold through each step . But it will never be like a Do-It . Just try to get the flash manageable. Then stop. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavejim Posted April 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 Thanks Toad. Tour advice worked to perfection. I got some good casts this weekend after doing what you recommended. Also, I was totally wrong about what this mold is used for. These are some big "no snag sinkers." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 Welcome . every now and then your going to run into stuff like that feel free to give me a shout . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
