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  1. Apdriver
    Yep, to each his own. If I wanted to save money, I would sell my bass boat, all my equipment, and never would have gotten into this bait making stuff. I throw the little green rascals back in the drink most times anyway. We aren't saving money. We're having fun doing it though. Can we agree to disagree?
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    Chris, I agree with you but sometimes it's the challenge. If you shop at the right place you can buy tabs at half that price. Why pay retail when you don't have to? Just sayin.
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    I believe it is a medical grade silicon with just a few suppliers. If my memory serves me GE being one of them.
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    Steve, can I come fish with you? And I won't drink the last beer!
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    The Baitjunky twinjector does make it look easy. I really like the blending block with the holder on it. For me that's the challenging part and an improvement over the BassTackle twinjector. The BassTackle blending block doesn't have the holder so when you shoot you have to hold the injector and the blending block together. Then we have to transfer it all from mold to mold to shoot the baits. That's the challenge I have with BassTackles equipment. Nice design Leonard!
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    I have to agree this is not a " how to business" site. It's a tackle making how to site where we can share info and ideas with like- minded folks. Mostly good people willing to share. That being said, what works for me may not work for the next guy as our production and expectations may be quite different. There seems to be a tolerance and room for all in tackle making and on TU also.
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    The bond with the twinjector is probably better, however, using the twin injector has some challenges in itself. Running two Pyrex cups is a PITA. Working with two presto pots is a lot better but then the blending block can be a challenge too. It's nothing you can't overcome, especially with an extra set of hands, but shooting one color at a time is easier for me. YMMV...
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    I don't use auto stirrers as I am not doing production work. Just before I shoot my molds, I stir. As for heating the injectors, I put them back in the presto pots and have the HRM holder adjusted to let the twin injector rest in the hot plastisol in the presto pots. Right before I shoot again I pull and purge plastisol in the injector to purge any air and to fully heat them. Works good, lasts along time.
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    I have the High Rock system w/o the heaters. I use the presto pots with just the twinjector holder and it works well. That being said, this is injection molding and it will be an expense to get into it. If you hand pour, IPT's suggestion sounds great. A lot of injection molds use a plate for two color molds. Shoot the first color with the plate, take plate out and shoot second color. Same as the can, just hand pour method.
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    Jig Skirts?

    Apdriver replied to kmsnowman's topic in Wire Baits

    Well, I can't say what value added service Barlows, Jann's, LPO, FS.com, or the others give you but In my experience, I can tell you what Rat Trap can give you. If you make and sell your creations, RT can increase your profits. If you make baits for yourself and friends, Bubba can save you money. Some of his customers are the ones you mentioned....
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    Jig Skirts?

    Apdriver replied to kmsnowman's topic in Wire Baits

    Lure Parts Online. If you guys need good silicone skirts at wholesale prices, you need to give Rat Trap Bait Company a call. Rat Trap Bait Company Bubba Robinson PO Box 845 106 Adams Street Auburndale FL 33823 Ph. 863-967-2148 Just give Bubba a call and ask him to email you his product and color list. A class act and super nice and helpful. No website though.
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    Number of cavities, at least 5 in the larger volume molds. Ten for the smaller volume molds.
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    Psilvers, one thing I would like to add is if you pour outside at an apartment complex in any common area where kids frequent, you are likely to draw a crowd. This would make me very nervous and I would use extreme caution. Pouring hot lead and children wouldn't mix well in my opinion. A child could easily touch when another had you distracted, trip on your extension cord etc. I would find a quiet personal space to do it.
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    I have processed tire weights outside in the back yard. I feel that was much safer than my shop and the enclosure of that and the fire hazard. If I had the choice of my kitchen or outside, I would wait for a nice, no precip day and pour outside.
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    No sir, and I didn't mean to hijack your thread. Just friendly conversation. I think Shawn Collins makes great molds.
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    What's really funny is you can't snag one ( I catch plenty and don't snag) but the gill netters catch millions of pounds per year in Cook Inlet using miles and miles of gill nets :-(
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    Thanks Chris. Looking forward to my yearly trip up your way. Be there July 12, doing the Kenai twitch for a couple weeks.
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    Hey Chris, I tried finding some of his (Shawn C.) molds on eBay and couldn't. Does he put them on eBay all the time or just periodically? Maybe I was putting in the wrong words while doing a search. Any suggestions?
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    I have been through this journey and finally found what I needed at Lurepartsonline.com. Just type in spoon blanks in their search tool. What you are looking for they call a casting spoon. Same thing and it is the size and the weight you are looking for, 4 inch or so in 1 to 2 oz. weights. They have several to choose from and I even put glitter tape and fixed it with D2T. Also dressed some up with a treble I put Mylar on with my fly vise. Retail on that bait you see on my Avatar is close to 15 bucks. Won't be paying those prices anymore....Good luck.....
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    I buy from Columbia Coatings and they have quite a few chrome powder paints. I went to their website and typed in chrome in their search tool and saw over 10 color chromes. I have been satisfied with their paint and service.
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    BassTackle twinjector is what I use. Serves me well and seems to be popular. Welcome back...
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    Nova, those are really really NICE!!!!!! Very impressed.... It's amazing how much talent is on the pages of TU.
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    Oh yeah, forgot to mention, his name is Bubba Robinson.
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    Bubba don't have no stinkin website. You'll find Bubba is an oldschool businessman. No color chart either( have an idea what you want before you talk to him). He can be reached at 863-967-2148. Fax 863-967-4711.
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    ^^^^^^^^ Bubba's a great guy with great product. Excellent prices too. I only order my skirt material from Bubba period......You won't be disappointed....
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