bryanmc

Has anyone experimented with using RTV for a lead mold? I'm wanting to duplicate some small weights (9g) and was wondering if quick-set or high strength would be up to the task heat wise. Only need to do 6 - 10 castings.

I'd be interested in some as well...

I'm looking at a rather hard to find rod that has a small (<1") gash in the foregrip from a hook. I'm not sure exactly what type of foam it is. My question is, are these types of things repairable somewhat without replacing the entire foregrip? Thanks

Del mart makes one that is as close as they come (if you can get one)

It looks basically the same as this... just doesn't have the holes for the insert holder pins http://www.basstackle.com/product_p/605-2-1.htm

Nah... I was just pullin your chain.

Stil waiting for my complimentary mold for the "edge craw"

I almost always have some black flake in whatever I pour. I'd add 2 sizes of black.

Get a set of little measuring spoons. They have drop, smidgen, pinch, dash and tad. I don't use them for colorant but I use them for flake all the time. http://www.casa.com/p/norpro-3080-mini-measuring-spoons-5pc-set-565687?site=CA&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc_C&utm_term=FPS-66129&utm_campaign=GoogleAW&CAWELAID=1464617980&utm_content=pla&adtype=pla&cagpspn=pla

Ribbed shaker

Damn.. I feel so smart now! LOL

I heard his trick to using the heavier silica in plastic was water cooled molds. I don't know for sure, but it was a knowledgeable source and it makes sense.

I'd always heard Y used salt AND silica sand.

Mike.. I'll have to keep this brief because I had carpal tunnel surger yesterday and it's still a little too sore to type a bunch. Using the dimmer won't cause the stat to work better, (in my conversations with Lee and others) it was recommended to wire the dimmer (wall switch type) in place of the "thermostat", or if using the plug in type you mentioned to run the stat on the pot on the highest setting. The temp is then controlled by reducing the power to the coil using the dimmer, causing it to not get as hot.

I have prety big hands too, so I remove the screw on the right side of the operating lever, loosen the screw on the left side of the operating lever and pivot the lever off the vavle rod and out of the way and then remove the valve rod as well. Gives you a lot more space. I peel out what I can with my fingers and use WD 40 on a rag to get the small stuff.

Also, here's the link whereI learned about the light. http://www.thebassholes.com/bassin-forums/192-plastic-pouring-how-s/24633-lee-production-pot.html

Mike... Maybe I didn't explain it well. Lee pot coils are either full on or full off. There is a thermostat connected to the heat knob. When it reaches a certain temp in the housing, (ever noticed that the crucible on a plastic pot touches the housing and on a lead pot it doesn't) the contacts open, stopping current to the coil, when it cools sufficently (depending on where the knob is set) to close the contacts, full power is again sent to the coils. The light is wired in the lead between the thermostat and the element. Using the light. I can tell if my pot is heating or not when I get to about the correct temp. As the plastic cools, I can also turn the knob until the light just comes on (heating) instead of guessing how much to rotate the switch. I never run the knob on max temp and the light just lets me know if I'm heating or not. Another interesting think I learned from the Lee guys a while back. The plastic pots actually use a 220v element running on 110v to keep it cool enough for plastic (along with modding the open / close temp of the t/stat)

I have 4 Lee pots. I have mine wired with a light that lets me know when the element is heating. I don't have any problem using them, but I only pour for myself. I've also seen pots wired with a dimmer in place of the thermostat and the guys that had them swore by them. Where did you find the post about the dimmer?

eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Silicone-o-rings-Size-214-Price-for-25-pcs-/160961501699?pt=Pneumatic_Hydraulic_Valves_Parts&hash=item257a0d9a03

You can use a binder clip to pinch the top of the norpro and free up one hand.

Is he still married to Kim Bain, or is he tired of the "down under"?

Edge craw

Does anyone have one of these? I'd like to see a picture of the head on one. It's hard to tell exactly what shape it is in the catalog on line.

I've been trying the Eagle Claw black platinum hooks and so far they're working very well.