IGOTWORMS Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 So i am a rookie when it comes to pouring lead. I just got a stand up shakey head mold from do it molds, Love the mold but when i pour it the hooks in the lead are loose after i pour:censored: Whats thew deal? I have one other mold from do it its the round stand up head, that mold poures fine. No loose hooks to speak of. What am I missing? Or is it a shotty mold? Thanks, any info would be appreaciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Is it all sizes or just the small ones? I noticed that with my smaller sizes, think its because there is very little lead around the hook. Powder painting cures it quite well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGOTWORMS Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 I have only poured the small ones, so i'm not quite shure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big-D Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Make sure you don't remove the pour from the mold by the hook (especially when the lead is still hot) or jar the hook in any way until the lead is completely set. I have gotten loose hooks that way in the past. My solution is to pull the jig from the cavity by the sprue with a set of pliers and set it aside- I break the sprues off after they have completely cooled. Big-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elken Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 As mentioned above, don't use the hook to remove the jighead from the mold. I found on the small sizes of these jigheads I have to cut the sprue off, not break it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeylegs1246 Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Try preheating the hooks. Cold hooks don't bond as tight to the jig. See if that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGOTWORMS Posted July 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Thanks all, I went home and poured some jig heads last night and sure enough, I let them sit in the mold and cool off longer and used pliers insted of the hooks to remove them. My problem with loose hooks solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubeman Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 I've found that Black Nickel hooks do not grab lead as well as the salt water zinc coated hooks. I'm experimenting with a large 8/0 black nickel hook and I find they do get loose if you don't let them sit and cool. Is there any additives that can be added to lead for a more firm bond ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basspro159 Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 I am having the exact same problem with the same mold. I tried the below tips but the hook still are a little loose in the lead. This is the tip up screwlock mold. I am using the eagle claw 574 ( barlows said it would fit that mold). I need some help, what do i need to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 (edited) Plumbers flux has been mentioned before, did anyone ever try it? Not sure exactly how it works, but you cannot solder without it. Kinda wets the surface and promotes adhesion. It could be worth a try, if all else fails. Use it carefully (full safety precautions) the first time. I don't know what the effects would be, pouring an ounce of molten lead into a closed mold containing a fluxed hook. Dave Edited February 26, 2009 by Vodkaman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
