mark poulson

Maybe you can find something here that will work for you: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Norpro-Measure-Stir-Pour-Silicone-Flexible-Measuring-Cup-1C-2C-and-4C-Sizes-/312095432885?oid=280625234787 I use them to microwave my plastics.

The options range from dedicated air brush compressors to 50 gallon construction compressors. Air brush compressors are generally more expensive. Construction compressors can be found relatively cheap online, or at Harbor Freight. As with most things, the more you pay, the better and quieter the compressor. If you're painting in a house or apartment, where noise is an issue, go with one of the small air brush compressors. They don't have an air reservoir, so they have to run constantly to try and keep up with an air brush, but they are the quietest compressors. If you're painting in a shop or garage, where noise isn't a problem, you can use a construction-type compressor. They typically have a storage tank, so they will allow air brush painting without any lag in airflow, and they don't need to cycle continuously to keep up air pressure. The down side is they are noisy when they do cycle. Check some air brush site, like Coast Air Brush, to see prices on dedicate air brush compressors, and go online to price construction compressors. You can pick one to match your situation, and your budget.

Epoxy is hard to sand. It's usually harder than the bait body, so you wind up with a kind of a recess around the epoxy, as the wood and/or resin is removed more easily by sanding. I use super glue to anchor ballast, and then fill the holes with Bondo, which is softer and easier to sand even with the lure body. Once it's smooth, I'll add a drop of runny super glue to make the Bondo's surface harder and stronger, before I prime and paint.

What did you use as a colorant?

Hahaha I'm waiting for someone else to bit the bullet first. No, they are based up at Clear Lake, and I don't travel much anymore. That 8 1/2 lb. fish ate a home made popper. My biggest on an 8" ROF 12 Hud is 7. I get too tire throwing big baits all day, so I don't do it anymore.

It looks like a neat idea, but I wonder how it holds up. If you give it a try, let us know how it works.

Thanks. I'll give the red/purple a try, and report back.

I'd like to be able to pour some baits with this color combo. It looks like a reddish light brown to me, but I can't seem to get it with the colors I have. Does anyone know what colors I should use to get the plum?

Lucas, I've never made an inline spinner, so I can't help. Sorry. Did you try the search feature under Activity on the top left of this forum page?

Thanks.

Do you have a model number for that core shot mold? I can't find it on their site.

Amen!

Makes sense. Thanks.

Does the Nylostrand come off the roll straight, or does it have a curve to it? I'm asking because I'm wondering if I can use it as a weedguard on my swim jigs. Ideally, it would have a slight curve, so it would kind of lay over the hook point with a 1/4" clearance once it's glued in place. I currently use the plastic strand from a weed eater replacement spool.

Are those big molds water cooled, so they can be poured again more quickly?

That looks like some interesting mold making material. Thanks.

Great job!

I've used PVC decking for molds in the past, and it held up fine, so I don't see why wood wouldn't work (catch the combo pun and alliteration?). I'd use a tight grained wood, like a heavy hardwood. It should be easier to machine smooth enough to achieve a glossy surface with the engine paint.

I think the deleted post was trying to sell something.

You do beautiful work.

Are those one way valves in your vacuum line?

Those molds pour like a dream. Plus, you can make laminates by pouring the first color in one half, and then closing the mold and pouring the second color. The sprue is large enough to do this easily.

Contact the manuf. and ask them. They know best.