[CGL PITS]

Guys i know the process of obtaining the material for the molds themselves. I'm looking for some detail on from that point on. The whole process of dippping is confusing to me. I understand pouring them but dipping, help me out here.

[Smallie]

Originally Posted by njrfishing

Hey tubeman, I seem to have a problem I can't open the attached file that you put out there. I'm interested to see how it looks.

This post is from the forum before a couple of crashes took out the pictures. The only way to get this picture is for Tubeman to post it again. However, the description is clear and it is not important to follow it exactly.

What you are trying to do is fasten the rods to something so you can dip multiple tubes at once. It will work with a single rod in your hand, dipping it several times into the hot plastic. Multiple rods just increase your output.

[bojon]

Many years ago I had made a three aluminum,rod tool for dipping three tubes at a time using the horizontlal method and 4 onces of plastic.I only made two of these and no more.I could keep up a better pace one tube at a time rather than three.The process of removing the tubes from the rod caused the most delay,and also the rods were difficut to lube properly.Another thing,the sweeping action that I use to stir the plastic each time I dip a rod,was restricted by the width of the rod assembly.The best way to describe what I'm talking about is like a three prong fork with the tines bent down at a 90 degrees,except the tines where 1/4 x 3 inch aluminum rods.Bottom line,it was not worth the effort to make three at a time,but with a wide pan and a one inch depth of heated plastic a person could make it so you could dip six at a time..I guess it is up to what works for you.