Tubeman

Hey everyone, I'm looking for suggestions on types/brands of plotters used to cut self adhesive vinyl materials to stick on lures. If there is a post, can someone copy and paste the link in the comment Thanks Mike.

I thought I would give a review of the 12 oz 2in diameter barrel injector after a few uses. First off its fit and finish is a 9.5 out of 10. The plunger head uses 2 o rings, which along with the extra plastic inside gives a bit more resistance and requires a little more force to inject. I found pre heating the injector helps as well as a bit of lube behind the plunger so it works smoothly. I usually use a 5 gallon hot pot 3/4 full with the injector hanging inside to keep it warm and I'm sure it will work better when I get to running a larger run of baits. The barrel could use a grip section near the top as its smooth 2" diameter is a little hard to hold on to. The metal T handle is a definete upgrade over the plastic style knob found on other smaller injectors. Overall a very nice product that is probably the only big hand injector on the market.

Just checked on del-mart.com as I haven't been there in a while, says store is closed ?

Hi Zach, Yes I have lots of the 1/2" eyes left, selling them at 5 cents Canadian funds each (about 3.75 cents USD) as I switched to another manufacturer which is more suited to soft plastics. Let me know how many and I'll get you price shipped to VA from Canada. Thanks, Mike Nabulsi Quote

Thanks for the information guys much appreciated!

Does anybody know of a machinist or mold maker that manufacturers at 2 in outside diameter plastic injector ? I'm looking for one that shoots 12 to 20 oz. Thanks for your help.

The colors I'm using that bleed are from Lurecraft. I'm not sure if the dyes that are used have changed in the past 10 years. I know pumpkinseed and root beer are prone to bleed through.

I use VPI thinner with a lint free paper towel. I find you have to have the paper fair well saturated with thinner and keep folding it after each wipe or you'll end up smearing the paint on to the cleaned sections of the bait. Once you try it, you'll see that the VPI thinner will soften the plastic so it needs to be done with some amount of care. The lint free paper is important as regular paper towel or even worse kleenex will start sticking to the bait and fall apart. Once your bait is clean, its also prepped for paint as the VPI thinner makes the surface slightly sticky for great paint adhesion.

Question for everyone, I've been using some older root beer and pumpkinseed colorants and find they bleed into laminate layers like white or lighter colors. The only place I can find non bleed colorants for sale is MF Manufacturing. Anyone used these and are there other alternative sources to buy non bleed colorants ? Thanks, Mike

Just whats listed. Thanks, Mike

We make a mustard coloured tube. https://bassmagnetlures-waterwolflures.com/product/finesse-fry-tube/

I haven't posted TU in a long time but I saw this post and had to put in my two cents. I have always used wire bender in the pictures below. It's designed for .051 wire but I used a dremel tool with a cut off wheel and opened up both dies enough to fit in the .062. I can bend .062 all day long with this set up, it wraps really well.

Well just found another use for the vac pot, salt when premixed with plastisol. Although it takes longer, probably 10 min and a few gas releases. This has definitely made our stick baits that have a smoke or clear finish a lot less cloudy looking and there is very little gas release once its been cooked and in the hot pot.

From what I know, they shoot their baits white and print over them.

Was talking to a soft plastics rep yesterday when this bait company came up in conversation. It will great when the tech to 3d print on soft plastics will become affordable to smaller bait companies ! Maybe it is already and someone here knows ? www.nextgenbaits.com

I wanted to give a shout out to Leonard at http://www.shopbaitjunkys.com . After talking with Leonard about the de-gassing process, I decided to buy a vac pot and pump. I use Lure Works plastic for most of our bass baits and while its a very clear plastic, it traps air every time it is agitated in its un cooked form. This website is where we learned all about hand pouring over 10 years ago and it awesome how guys on this website ( like Leonard ) still are willing to help out others. I was amazed at how much air was drawn out of the plastisol and the result were clear.....very clear plastic that is ! not a bubble in it after de gassing. So if you dont have the time or money to buy a vacuum set up, Leonard takes the time to degass all the plastisol they sell...believe me it will make a huge difference

Well I finally tested some great aluminum hex glitter in Purple .040 .063, Dark Gold .040 .063 and Emerald Green .040. No folding or color bleed and brillant colors ! only had to order 10 pounds of each color . I probably wont need 10 pounds each, so I will sell off some off it. I know DaveMc1 is in for some, I'll repost with prices once it arrives in a couple of weeks.

Got a hold of him last week, yes Chris is very good at looking after his customers !

Has anyone talked to Chris Archer at Ultra Molds recently ? Thanks, Mike

We are no longer re selling plastisol in Canada.