borderbasser Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 I recently cut a mold on the mill for some mojo type weights for inserts in a swim bait. My problem is pulling the wire out after pouring. What is the trick for keeping the wire from getting stuck. It could be the wire i am using. It is just some fairly soft steel wire I have. What am I doing wrong? Thanks. TJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTimeBuzzer Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 I use heavy stainless steel wire inserts in mine. I still have afew that stick from time to time but not many. But IMHO, the stiffer the wire you use the better off you are...I use the same size wire in my crankbait weights too..and it works fine for those..a hit or two with some very fine emory cloth will help with the sticking too.....that's my two cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeves Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 I watched a friend of mine pouring large egg sinkers that had a through hole in them. When he removed the wire after pouring one, he would take the wire and run back and forth on a bar of hand soap. I asked why he was doing that. The answer was of course to lubricate the rod and prevent it from sticking in the sinker. Just passing on an observation of anothers experience, try it and let us know if it was of help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramone Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 when pouring lead i put talcum powder on the stainless steel "pin" before pouring. the pin should come out with a little effort... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlaze Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 I make 100 at a time I put the stainless wires in a plastic cup and spray them with silicone or white lithium grease by the time I get #100 molded the first ones are cool to the touch and ready to pull the wires out. I get a little smoke when molding but they slide right out with no effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Maxwell Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 I think they will pull better if you do it while the lead is still hot. Use leather gloves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pulse Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 I just use PAM vegetable spray on the pins. Works great and smells good. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borderbasser Posted October 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Thanks guys. I really appreciate it. I new there was a trick! TJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
