Leaderboard

some molds will work better with pure - but I've used tire weight for years down to 1/32nd. You get weights with Z, ZA and lately I've seen some with ZF on them toss them. When I do any jig with crane swivels I try to use a 2-1 mix ( 2 lbs tire weight to 1 part pure). I pour 4-5 times with out hooks to heat my molds up and keep the setting on 7 on my Lee pot. With lead prices any time you can get good tire weights for free you take them. Also helps to flux your lead makes it pour better. I had never done this until I read the thread here on TU. I don't smoke my molds or use release spray and have never had any problems.

Just to throw my two cents out there.... their is a company that has a youtube channel that uses a 3D scanner to makes baits already I did a really fast search but couldn't find it... they made some really wicked looking baits actually scanning real fish and crawfish and other things of the sort I will look more in the morning and see if I can find them and repost with a link unless someone else beats me to the punch... I think in the next couple of years 3D printers will make buying unpainted baits almost a thing of the past... especially for simple design lures like rattle traps and smooth low curved diver style baits... and to top that all off there are plenty of companys out there working on 3D printers that use things other then plastic. Just think of 3D printer that prints in closed cell foam... or an epoxy type substance or perhaps just simple wood and glue format that is easily sandable... its out there it will just take a small amount of time to get out to everyone.