Ed Brabant Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 I am going to try the dipping of tube style swim baits again after reading all the tips that I could find on the site. The only problem I am seeing and having is the amount of plastic that I need to make a full dip on the preform. What I mean is the containers I have are 1 and 2 cup containers. That big forces me to fill up the cups to dip the entire lenght of the bait. Is anyone using something smaller in diamater but taller? So I can dip the full lenght with out having to fill a cup or more of plastic. I am not that good at it yet and I don't want to waste the plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finfever Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Ed-i got the same problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Brabant Posted July 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 I am sure someone has solved this problem and with post what they dip in. I just checked Craigslist and found a local Science teacher who is retire and has a bunch of lab stuff. Perhaps our answer lie there. I will keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Ed, I dip in aluminum candle molds. They are 2" in diameter and 7" tall. You can get them in a variety of sizes at your local hobby store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Brabant Posted July 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Reheating isn't a problem? Do you use a microwave of pot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 aluminum candle molds worth, tall beer cans with the top cut off work, arizona ice tea cans work, goto a local conveniance store and see what the tallest can they have there is, alot of those health drink cans work really good cause they are tall and skinny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylerd1994 Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 You can dip horizontaly in as shallow as one inch deep,or go vertical six inches deep.It is your option.I'm clumbsy enough to knock a container of scalding plastic on myself.Therefore the flat pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 I use Hunt's pasta sauce cans. They are 3" across and 6" high. They hold 3 cups. The thing with something very narrow is that you can only dip a few baits before you have to add more plastic. That's ok if you are just doing 2 or 3 baits at a time; but if you are doing more than that you'll spend a lot of time heating plastic to re-fill the cans. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Brabant Posted July 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 I managed to make 4 "good" baits last night. It is technique technique technique. It only took 25 or so trys to get the 4. They were pretty much the last 4 I did . I am going to try the popcicle preforms like senkosam had posted about. If all else fails butter knives are pretty cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loco Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 i dip in a beer mug, works pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 I dip into one every once in a while as well. lol:sauced: www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halibaitor Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 How about using the tall, skinny candle things that are made of glass. I've seen them in the $1 stores. The glass in them should be able to stand the heat from the melted plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 That sounds dangerous. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 If you feel that using the tall thin container for dipping is a bit dangerous......I believe there were threads about using POP as insulation around the containers. This would also help in avoiding accidental knockdowns. Found it. Here you go http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/soft-plastics/11472-keep-your-pyrex-cup-plastic-warm-dipping-multiple-color-pours.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 dont use any glass unless its PYREX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Bait Co. Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 If you need to dip in something check with candle making web sites. They have a tall candle melter or pourer you can put on the stove to keep it hot. I think it is 10" tall and 6" to 8" round if I rember right. The4y only cost $6 to $12 if I rember that right. I will look for the site and put up a link when I find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Bait Co. Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 (edited) I just found it Lone Star Candle Supply - [Equipment], This should take you straight to the pots. Their is two diffrent sizes they under $11. The more you get the cheaper they are. They also have a handle on them that stays cool. You can heat them on the stove I did email the lady about that. You may want to email her for the right size don't I am not for sure on size. Edited August 3, 2008 by King Bait Co. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Check out "bojon" methord of dipping ... JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Other than the popsicle stick preform, I made a Shadalicious swimbait in a 2 part POP mold and since it was a solid bait (with great action I might say! and that has caught 5 bass), it wasn't hollow. So, I poured the bait and placed a large nail down the center, let cool and removed the nail. I'm assuming the cavity is supposed to trap air and allow more body flex, but the difference in action is negligible, so now I'm forming a thin wood blade from a popsicle stick (coated of course with Valspar) and using that to insert down into the hot plastic. No need to put it all the way down through the tail since the tail (1/4" from the back end) is solid anyway. The excess that come out the top is thrown back into the pyrex cup. Two part molds are so easy to use for this bait and the tail comes out perfect everytime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 I just found it Lone Star Candle Supply - [Equipment], This should take you straight to the pots. Their is two diffrent sizes they under $11. The more you get the cheaper they are. They also have a handle on them that stays cool. You can heat them on the stove I did email the lady about that. You may want to email her for the right size don't I am not for sure on size. Actually, the smaller pot would be great for pouring from a hotplate. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 King, those metal cups look like stainless steel, shaker containters for mixing drinks or the aluminum drinking glasses my mom used to own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigdestroyer Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Check this out. I wonder how it will work for plastic. I have never dipped tubes, but I forsee myself trying it in the future. I will start with a can, but for all of you mass dippers it might be worth a looks. The fact that it uses hot water might be a very bad thing though. Seven Tube Dipping Tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubeman Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Water boils at 212 degrees, It won't get hot enough for the plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigdestroyer Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Water boils at 212 degrees, It won't get hot enough for the plastic. OK. I was going to retract my post after I saw the price too. I read the amount for the single tubes the first time I looked at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
