Romeo D Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Any tips on making a clean cut on the sprue with salted plastic? I poured some sticks today and cut the sprue off, but the end is a little rough. I was thinking of possibly heating the end a bit with a heat gun or something. It may also be the salt I am using. I used Diamond Kosher flake salt since we do not have Diamond "the finer" flake table salt available anywhere around here. Other than that, I noticed it was a little more difficult pouring with salt in the mixture, it was a little thicker. I got great glitter and salt dispersion, it also wiggled and dropped in a tub as desired, thanks to all of you here. I can not wait to try these out on the water soon, I think I need more molds...lol, I hate waiting for the sticks to set before demolding:). Curious, how many of the same molds do you guys have for big pours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 (edited) There are a few ways, the best in my opinion is when the baits cool use a pait scraper the plastic ones work very well. Must be a new one with a good edge. a razor blade scrapper works well also. the key to using them is oil them up just a tad, with pam worm oil softener etc etc. I made a few molds for customers early on that had a cutter built in. it was pretty cool but in all honesty wasnt cost justfiable. Edited March 20, 2009 by Delw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 I made a big peg board for inventory. Well, since I am never able get ahead and make any inventory, I now use the board for my baits to "set up". It works out great. I leave the sprues on and hang them on the board with a fan in front. The next day I take them down and snip off the sprues. I use the inexpensive scissors they sell at Office Depot. They work just fine as long as you let the baits set up a bit. With baits that don't have sprue, they go in a pan and set on 2 pegs. If I have to trim other baits I use smaller scissors that can be purchased at any linen shop for a couple of bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 I use a razor blade or scissors. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 try this,,,, pull on the bait at each end just a tad , when the bait is stretched out just a little, then trim the end with a razor blade or scissors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 I use an x-acto knife and in one motion roll the bait while cutting. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 I use an x-acto knife and in one motion roll the bait while cutting.Chris I do the same but with a zip-knife. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criggster Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 I have a pair of small cosmetic scissors that are very sharp. They work really well for trimming any kind of overfill from the baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo D Posted March 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 I used razor blades, scissors, but on my salted sticks, they ends came out rough. On non-salted baits, the cuts were clean. I ended up using a heat gun to slightly melt the cut end for a nice finished look. I think the salt I am using is too coarse (diamond crystal kosher salt), making the end looking a little rough, It does make for a cool sound when you roll the bait between your fingers though:). I am going to continue looking for "the finer salt" in my area, but until then, I have this four pound box to use. I guess I could try to flour it in a grinder/mill as well. Thanks for the responses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Just throw the salt in a coffee grinder or blender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Ring Fry posted the idea of using a coffee grinder for the coarse salt. He said that it worked well. Post No3 http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/soft-plastics/16550-swimming-senko.html#post123016 Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Ring Fry posted the idea of using a coffee grinder for the coarse salt. He said that it worked well.Post No3 http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/soft-plastics/16550-swimming-senko.html#post123016 Dave That's what I do Dave. Tried the salt without flouring it and didn't like the results. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dutchman Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 I use the popcorn salt from www.barryfarm.com/salt.htm It is very fine and works great for any salted bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigdestroyer Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 I use a rounded edge battle hatchet. Very sharp. It works awesome. I was thinking of getting a cigar cutter before I discovered the hatchet. One that has the 2 blades. That should work nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
