jenn49445 Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 I am using Dels combo stick mold and am having a problem with my 4 and 5 inch stick baits. I have used this mold for a while with no problems, now I am getting fine cracks (running length wise) in my baits. There is nothing wrong with the mold itself, I'm sure I have to be doing something wrong, but can't figure it out. Anyone who knows what I need to do please help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EugeneM Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Can you post a pic so we can see what it looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn49445 Posted March 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 I'm trying to get a picture for you, but I can't get the file size small enough to upload. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Upload it the photobucket and use their edit tool to resizse the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabskie Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 On the top of the page ,,click on forum,,,,scroll down to Knowledge base,,to Site Usage Instructions,,,,resizing photos,,,see if that helps you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn49445 Posted March 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Allright. Thanks so much. This is the best picture I could get of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Are you warming your molds prior to pouring the baits? It may also be that your plastic is not hot enough and/or you are pouring too slowly. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDC Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Warm your mold in a toaster oven or on a hot plate and maybe heat your plastic a little more and pour a little faster. How cold is it where you are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDC Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Nova types faster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EugeneM Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Try to heat the mold and pour faster and pour down the center without the plastic running down the side of the mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 MDC; I'm up to 2 fingers now. lol www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmik26 Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Its from the plastic running down the side of the mold before it actual fillls. Try and pour down the center and pour a little faster, it will get better with practice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn49445 Posted March 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 I am in Michigan, and I pour in our basement. After reading your tips, I have tried getting my plastic hotter (almost to the consistency of water). It seems to be getting much better. It's still there, but not as bad. Our basement is cooler (it is a unfinished basement), so I will also try heating the molds a little. I really appreciate you guys' help. Thanks a bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Jmik hit it right on the money. Becareful heating up molds you can warp them,and ruin them if the mold gets too hot. make sure they lay on a flat surface and dont get them too hot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
