Sinkorfloatbaitandtackle Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Hello all. I have been pouring both Hand pour and injection for a while now. I have a new 6" mold from Do it. I am trying to learn why either 2 out of the four cavities either get an indent or an air pocket? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Keep the temps down around 325, and hold pressure for a 10 count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanmc Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 I had to work on the venting on my 5" do it senko mold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinkorfloatbaitandtackle Posted July 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) That looks like air bubbles from the injector. Looks to small of an area to be a dent. Most dent are larger and not as deep. Make sure your injector has enough volume to fill the mold. If it gets close to the end of the volume it will inject bubbles just like that. You could cut the bait in half and see if it a bubble or a dent. Edited July 23, 2017 by Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinkorfloatbaitandtackle Posted July 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Definitely isn't an air bubble. I can see air bubbles when those appear. I will see if I can get you better pictures. It has only happened a few times. I have only had this happen with this particular mold all my other molds I use I don't have this problem. I'm going to try to hold it for a bit longer like mentioned. I will update later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitjunkys Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Cant always see air bubbles. Cut it in half right there and see if there is a void. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinkorfloatbaitandtackle Posted July 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Would there be any reason it is only happening in the first one and last one? But 2 center ones are good ? Thanks guys. All good information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitjunkys Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Did you cut it? 90 % of failed baits are gates or vents. Some people have a theroy you can over vent a mold but it simply is not a fact. Burrs can cause wierd things. Lot of variables involved. 90% chance imo you need to file the gate a tad bigger on them. And be sure its nice and smooth. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinkorfloatbaitandtackle Posted July 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 I haven't done anything to it. Didn't think of that. As I've never had this issue with any of the other molds . Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 5 hours ago, Baitjunkys said: Did you cut it? 90 % of failed baits are gates or vents. Some people have a theroy you can over vent a mold but it simply is not a fact. Burrs can cause wierd things. Lot of variables involved. 90% chance imo you need to file the gate a tad bigger on them. And be sure its nice and smooth. Define smooth this looks like a sand cast mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitjunkys Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 2 minutes ago, Frank said: Define smooth this looks like a sand cast mold. Gates burr free. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
