JIGNPIG Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Hey guys, has anyone had a problem pouring the round sinkers? It seems the swivels don't spin. I'm using the #7 Do-it swivels which the mold calls for. The collar and the line tie are clean. Appreciate and suggestions anyone has. Is there another supplier I can get them from? I purchased this batch from Barlow's. Thanks Vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 Vince, I have both molds the round and the finesse, and don't have problems with either. I bought all my swivels, from Do-It Molds. I have never had a problem with the swivels. I buy them by the thousands. I don't know where Barlow's gets them from so I can't say. If they don't spin before you put them in the mold, call up Barlow's and explain the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokust Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 The dude at Janns told me that there is gonna be another maker for the drop shot swivel, And if I remember right they are gonna be easier on our wallets. As of the quality, I am unsure. we will have to wait and see. I poured a few batches of the Finesse Drop shots and the swivels had no problems. Maybe try another batch to see that clears your problem up. -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 This may be a problem caused by the swivel metal being too clean. The molten lead is adhering and flowing into the swivel. Untried suggestion, you could try lightly heating the swivel with a yellow flame to soot them up. Don't heat too much or you will spoil the mechanical properties of the metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIGNPIG Posted October 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Thanks guys for the suggestions. I ordered a new batch direct from Do-it. Vodkaman, that's a good possibility, they turned good until I poured them. I will have to take a closer look at them. Maybe smoke them with a candle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman35 Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I read there is high quality swivels from Japan and cheap ones from china... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIGNPIG Posted October 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 Thanks Cadman for the tip about buying the swivels direct from Do-it. My bulk supply came in yesterday and I poured a bunch tonight. Seems they work just fine. Funny how the ones from Barlow's have the Do-it name on the package, maybe they are subbing with cheaper ones! Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 Thanks Cadman for the tip about buying the swivels direct from Do-it. My bulk supply came in yesterday and I poured a bunch tonight. Seems they work just fine. Funny how the ones from Barlow's have the Do-it name on the package, maybe they are subbing with cheaper ones!Thanks again Not a problem, that's what this site is all about, trying to help other guys in need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman35 Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 If you got a bunch of 1/4 oz. that don't swivel, I'll buy them off ya... I personally could care less if they swivel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
