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As a kid, I remember the arguments my mom and dad would have when he'd test a bait in the pool. "They're disgusting and they have nasty oil on them. No one wants to swim in it after that!!!" Good times.......

for most of my baits I use MF soft. Tried other brands, and I keep going back to MF. I use medium as well, and I think when I get back into production after the holidays, I will use medium, which I use for some things. I can always add softener. Making single and double tail grubs, I found using soft sinking, the tails don't have any action. I'm thinking the same will happen with swim baits. Can't test them now. Too cold, and I doubt if lifeguards at the local YMCA would be happy if I tested my baits at the pool. So guess I'll be testing tail action in the bathtub. And for any pervs that read this I meant swim bait tail action.

Welcome to TU , Seems I can see ridges or bumps , I think they are 3D printed parts

Very entertaining post. I have used swimming pools a few times. You would be surprised how accommodating the pool boss can be if you ask. It is such an outlandish request, it will give him something to talk about next time at the bar with his mates. Dave

Heat the rod that forms the hole. It will cool the lead before it fills the smaller sizes.

Randy, Welcome to TU. I always tell everyone that pours, first buy Frankford Arsenal "Drop Out". It is a mold release spray. To use clean all your lead cavities with Mineral Spirits or Naphtha. Let dry or evaporate, then spray the cavities lightly with the mold release. A little goes a long way. Just make sure you get all the spots. Your cavities will turn a light gray color. Once its sprayed it will dry in about 5 to 10 minutes. Then heat your mold and try it out. That should solve 90% of your problems. You can also gap your mold a little to release any trapped air. Going to a bottom pour pot is definitely a plus, because you can stick the pot nozzle into the cavity hole and it will be similar to injecting lead into your mold. Some things to try.

I certainly wouldn't use my flush cut nippers for tiles. Not sure what you're referring to there. I have a pair of flush cutters that I bought from Barlow's they call them gate cutters. https://barlowstackle.com/gate-cutter-575-p2681/ But I also bought a pair of these from my local hardware store. They're similar to a pair of regular wire cutters except they cut flush to whatever you're cutting such as a jig head. Any halfway decent hardware store should have a pair of one brand or another. https://channellock.com/product/758/