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Try test caps for the appropriate size PVC pipe. Easily found at most Home Depot's, Lowe's, or plumbing supply houses. Hope that helps, Ray

I attach using Elmers Glue-All. Another way I read about on here is to take a test cap and remove the "inner part" leaving only the flange. Cut your circle of paper, position over your cup, put "flange cap" on and press in, cut off excess paper. Ray

Generally, if you pull the one piece unit and then cut while it is under tension, all the strands will separate. Hope that made sense. Ray

That's called an "Acid" wrap, Roberts wrap, or Spiral wrap. terminology just depends on who you talk to. The purpose as I understand it is to not "torque" the rod when you are fighting the fish. With the guides being under the the blank whichever direction the fish goes it is always "pulling" down on the spine. With the guides on top, as in a conventional casting application, a sideways run will try to force the rod tip to twist. I'm not sure if one is better than another, but I think an Acid wrap looks kinda cool. Ray

cadman, Thank you. That's exactly the info I was looking for. I can now purchase this mold in confidence, knowing it will work. Thanks again! Ray

Thanks guys. Let me rephrase the question...Will an Aberdeen style hook (the 570) still fit in a mold designed for O'Shaughnessy hooks (the 630). Both styles are 90 deg. bend jig hooks, but the 630 uses thicker gauge wire. Thanks, Ray

I'm looking at pouring my own jigs for walleye fishing. We primarily use 5/8 , 3/4, and 1 ounce jigs. To go that heavy it looks like I will have to move into a "saltwater" mold. (I doubt Do-It will make me a walleye jig mold in 5/8, 3/4, and 1 oz.) I'm looking at the "Ultra Minnow" mold, but it takes 630 hooks and not the 570's that I would prefer. Any ideas, or are they interchangeable? Thanks, Ray

Best Super Bowl game in years. I love it when the underdog wins! Ray

Hi all. I'm new here. I've learned alot just reading. I'm going to get started pouring my own jig heads. I've read all I can on here and elsewhere about lead safety and such. My question is..Will a 1000 watt single "burner" heating element heat a cast iron vessel to the temperature I need to melt wheel weights? I'm not doing large volume. Just a hundred or so for myself and friends. I found a 1000 watt "stove" at the local Dollar General. It's sturdy enough to support the weight of my cast iron skillet and lead. It looks like it could also do double duty heating plastics for jig worms. I appreciate the help. Thanks, Ray P.S. My back up plan is to use a MAPP or Propane torch...I know that'll work!