Husky Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 About 30 years to be precise Tackleunderground Home - Luremakers Photo Gallery - Sluggo's Tackleunderground Home - Luremakers Photo Gallery - Sluggo's How many 4.5" baits will a qt yield, please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 I would guesstimate close to 100 baits figuring 20-25 per cup. I get 20 5.25" sticks (no salt) per cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 I'm going to guess over a hundred. (sorry Richard) Probably 130 or 140. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 You maybe right. I just hope Husky doesn't decide to wait another 30 years to pour again. :popcorn:I don't know if I'll live that long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted June 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 (edited) You maybe right. I just hope Husky doesn't decide to wait another 30 years to pour again. :popcorn:I don't know if I'll live that long! Well, that would put me in my mid 90's so I do feel a sense of urgency! Hey Bunkies, guess what? I found a neat alternative to pouring plastic for softies. As I don't have any readily available at the the moment, I whipped some 100% silicone in water and packed it into the mold. The result was a rigid casting ( a bit softer than a pencil eraser) which suits my purposes quite well, for now. Three bodies weigh 20 gms. I can get a tube of the stuff at Wally World for $3 and that will make 40, very strong, baits. Mixing it with water paints allows me to change it's color. It comes in white and clear. It sets in about 5 minutes. It doesn't have quite the detail capturing ability of Plastics, but I've just begun to experiment. I didn't earn my degree in Hammer Mechanics for nothing! It can only be used in Hard molds as it would stick to RTV. It's the only thing on Earth that would! Different, eh? Edited June 6, 2009 by Husky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted June 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 (edited) This is how it worked out. Edited June 6, 2009 by Husky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Nice job Husky. You got me thinking now. Do you think this stuff would work in a 2pc mold, or is exposure to air necessary. I'm thinking that it comes with an injector, this would solve the pouring viscosity problems. With some well placed vents to remove the trapped air, it could work. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted June 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 (edited) Nice job Husky.You got me thinking now. Do you think this stuff would work in a 2pc mold, or is exposure to air necessary. I'm thinking that it comes with an injector, this would solve the pouring viscosity problems. With some well placed vents to remove the trapped air, it could work. Dave Hmmmm, I'm not sure. One way to try it would be to fill each half individually, then slap them together. The stuff is thick so it won't spill out. Use a plastic putty knife to pack it in. It will cure without air in about 5 to 10 minutes as the cure is caused by the water. So, I'd say, if you have a hard, 2 piece mold, make a mixture, fill both sides up and press them together, then wait until the residue has hardened. Trim any "flash" with a razor. I weighed the finished products on my scale so when I make the next batch, I weigh out that much plus a gram or two to avoid waste. The finished product is the consistency of the silicone sealant, so your baits will be on the hard side. If you try it, tell us worked out for you. Edited June 6, 2009 by Husky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 I will do. I will be making a mold very soon. I have bought some gelflex in a model shop. It is a re-meltable plastic, solid color, but can be tinted. This is what I used for the vacu-venting tests. It is quite expensive, but if you are only making a few baits for yourself, it would work fine. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
