cwenbass Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 I can't seem to get my tubes to be a little thicker. I always pour in 4 oz. increments. I added about 1/2 teaspoon of hardener and the tubes come out the same as the ones without any hardner. I use LC's medium plastic. I am also letting the baits sit for a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Here is the advice I got when I asked a similar question. http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/soft-plastics/15090-i-need-firm-plastic.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedg Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 You posted you wanted to get your tubes thicker. If that is what you meant, then just dip them more. Every dip adds to the thickness. I don't believe thickness has anything to do with hardness. Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Two things. Use the #500 formula from LC,or any other salt water formula to get the hardness.To get thicker tubes(the walls),let them cool down for a few minutes than dip a second or third dip.They will get thicker,but not harder.It doesn't take too many dips and you will find that they will be too thick,just cool the tube down between dips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Thicker or less soft? Thicker has been answered. To firm the plastic, I use clear flakes (sugar) and for me it make the plastic firmer than using hardener. Not much is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 I have been missing some thing.What is this sugar type and where do you get it?Sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
