howghunter Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 hi new to this and just was wondering if anyone makes there own molds for making jigs and how you go about it.thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WidowMaker Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Its good to see you here and welcome to the forums. (Its been a while since ive been here). I see that you didnt get a response but that could be because the question you asked was kind of a general non-descript question. We are not snobs here but sometimes we need a little information to jump start us so we can answer questions. Yes...there are a lot of people here who make their own jigs and some have made their own jig molds. Honestly some of the best tackle makers in the world often post here. Im sure i can speak on behalf of the others when i say we would all be glad to help you out. But first we would probably need to know what type of jig would you want to make a mold for. And why would you want to make a mold for that particular jig rather than one of the other jigs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 I agree with WidowMaker. I don't pour lead at this (that whole fear of hot lead and cold beer not mixing well, thing). You may want to run a search or two, see what you come up with, and ask (PM) the individual in the post for additional information. I have yet to post to a member that didn't respond, and in my short time on this site, folks even ask me for help, but I'll not name names... Later guys, Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Howghunter The search function is awesome - cuts down allot of time on waiting for replies. You will find, as mentioned, when you get into specific questions you will get more responses. It is done and there are a couple of options for you, hilts makes a kit. For materials, some members use bondo and there are some high temp RTVs also. Welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howghunter Posted December 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 thanks for the input.not sure what kind of jig maybe a proto type jig something weird never know.was just what you can use to make your molds with.didnt know if wood would work or if it would wourp or not.thanks for any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted December 18, 2007 Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 I didn't realize how many different jig molds there were out there. A few days ago, I downloaded a copy of the latest Do-It catalog. I keep finding every new answer brungs at least one new question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted December 18, 2007 Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 This is an early post on the subject. It is pre-crash so no pics, but still an excellent thread. http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=126&highlight=wood+lead+mold+halves Someone published a similar technique recently for moulding simple lead weights for internal use. By pinning two pieces of timber and drilling down the joint. I tried this and it works VERY well. Surface finish is not good, but I didn't polish the wood. My next test in this area will be with fibreglass impregnated car filler. Very hard, good detail, smooth finish and quick to set. If this is a bad idea, please let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadawgs Posted December 18, 2007 Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 would you have to mark the hook on jig when sketching the style onto the paper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
