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Old topic but I think vmc 7219 is the same hook. LPO, anglers workshop etc makes that claim on the vmc 7219 page.

May be it. I’ll run 2 pryrex togother and the tray rotates but the two Pyrex don’t heat up evenly

Anyone with experience regarding heating up plastic in older microwaves and a potential heating inconsistency? Or the quality of the microwave and heating inconsistency? Im experiencing lower grade results using the same microwave, heating the same quantities and cook times as I have for at least 2 years on the microwave. I bought the Sharp microwave used on offer up for $5 and it’s been fine but recently I’m getting subtle degradation that I can see in my clear plastic.

All you need is an air pump.

Yes sir

I accidentally pumped liquid plastic into pump while de gassing. I dumped the oil and put new oil in but the pump is only pulling about 75% of volume now. Pumps about 2 years old paid roughly $80. New pump? Is there a fix?

I’ve been using Spray on Lu 213 on my dipping rods. It’s high heat with Teflon but expensive. I’ve had decent results with cheap canola spray but it’s cheap canola spray. My biggest challenge either way is getting the perfect amount of lubricant so the tubes don’t slide off during dipping and also so there’s enough lube left to slide the tubes off when the time is right. Any kind of input on anything herein mentioned would be appreciated. Thanks

WD-40 is a phenomenal way to clean up and out plastic

Yes it is still for sale.

Sandcasted?

Slightly old post but the most relevant source to date for Calhouns plastic in any quantities is: https://www.calhounsoftplastic.com/#/

Don’t make the mistake of trying dead on plastic. Sounds like you’ve already committed to that

Yes! You nailed it with the bubbles and the clarity. Every inquiry I’ve made to them has an excuse/response that is good in theory but next to two or three other brands is very inconsistent as well as unique to DOP! My research concluded Calhouns is the best! I didn’t experiment too much with MF because of the price but between BP, DOP and Calhouns, Calhouns hands down is the cleanest, clearest product. After sitting in plastic boxes, for 2+ months, the Calhouns baits are crystal clear, dry with no trace of oil or degradation. Also, their hard formula is probably hardest of the 3. Bait Plastics as a whole is just cheap stuff. All of their stuff. Glitter, pigments etc. the plastic is user friendly and good for hobby manufacture but after 48 hours, the baits cloud up and leech out way too much oil. This comes from hours among thousands of poured and dipped baits using all 3 products so it’s a very qualified analysis. I don’t shoot baits though so I don’t know how it fares in that department.

I can honestly say as the follow up that I’m never going to use Dead On Plastic again. it’s pure garbage!! Ive tested About 4 brands and I’m pretty impressed overall with Calhouns. That stuff is clean, clear and DOES NOT oil up later. I open pour and dip tubes and other than the viscosity of Calhouns at temp being a little heavy, I must say it’s clean quality. Dead on is exactly what it is it’s dead on arrival. They claim it’s humidity but doesn’t seem to be a factor with anyone else’s plastic. Huge regrets for buying that shit!! Dead on Shit in a bucket. Don’t make that mistake

I happen to have saltwater plastic and super soft plastic at all times and I just mix ratios as necessary.

I find bait plastics sets up better and shines without getting filmy and cloudy on reheats. It definitely tends to dull/film out a lot once it cures. You definitely need to be really sure with BP that you mix everything at 350+ to optimize your chances but you may be better off experimenting with some other plastic. Adding heat stabilizer may keep it from degradation from the elements once it’s cured but I don’t know for sure

Propane torch probably too aggressive and you’ll have a good chance to yellow your plastic out

Then maybe suspend the copper pipe in a bigger pipe filled with hot oil? Definitely need to make sure that pipes hot

Get out your wallets everybody!

Who’s plastic are you using?

I recently went through a gallon of DOP saltwater plastic. It definitely does not set up clear when you heat it at all and the bubbles are a bust unless you de-gas hot. I prefer to de-gas volume beforehand vs after I heat each time. I do think the DOP is probably a better choice for open pour guys because it sets up with low viscosity and pours good. The baits I poured set up good and shiny and look and feel great. This was from a gallon. I have buckets coming and hopefully I can drill mix/stir this and de-gas in volume and avoid a hot de-gas, otherwise I think that is a deal breaker. BP, Calhoun and MF all set up hot and clear and don’t bubble up after de-gas but I think the DOP stays pourable longer where one could pour 2 cups (give or take) 20-40 cavities before having to reheat. Pretty hard to do that with BP or Calhouns. I’ll post an update in the weeks to come after more research

If anyone tries this, I’d love to hear the results

I had same results with 60. 40 on the other hand still dents and bubbles. although, if I remelt, de gas and then pour in the softer (pre heated molds) they come out great the first time, then all the pours after are really nice