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Originally Posted by Shortlite

Thanks again. What Dremel bit is the one you guys are recommending? If you could give me a model number I would be greatly thankful.

That bit should be available at any hardware store that carries dremel accessories. You're familiar with the pointed engraving bit-- this one isn't pointed, it's just a cylinder. You can't miss it.

If your store needs to order it, check the dremel website, and you should be able to find the bit you need.

Anyone have experience using the bits to open out the cavities to change head shape? I would be looking to shift the hook position forward in the lead also. My design is not a standard shape, nor does my target weights fall into standard sizes. The hooks I have are also just a little different from your regular Aberdeen.

There's no mold available in the shape/size/weight you want? Your project will require an investment of time and resources, so before you start, be sure you're not trying to re-invent the wheel.

I believe others have modified the cavity shape with a dremel tool, but I have not attempted this. That is a task that requires considerable planning, patience, and skill, and runs the risk of damaging/ruining your design-- or the mold itself. If the cavity requires quite a bit of modification, it's often less work to just make a separate mold.

At this rate, custom I know can deliver, but the additonal expense is quite high. If there was an easy way to make a mold for casting lead, then I would try that. Maybe I should just let the bloomin' cat out of the bag and put up a sketch, hook (with sizes), desired weights and basic design ideas so we can all brainstorm about it.

Opening the hook channel and cutting 'keepers' is simple, but it seems that you have a considerable amount of mold modification in mind. If you're not experienced with mold design or modification, you may want to do just that-- post some sketches and you'll get more accurate advice. At this point, all we can do is just guess at basic design considerations, such as if your design is feasible at all.