Gloomisman Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I searched this and couldnt come up with anything. Could be the way I searched it. Anyway I need to copy some lead dive weights that are basically square with two slits in the middle. What material would be best to do this with? Will Plaster hold up to about 20 of these being made? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I've never tried PoP, but in theory, their is a temperature limit, were the plaster starts to revert back to its original form. I suspect it would start to crumble at the surface after a few pours. I don't know this for sure though. I use polyester resin/filler for lead. seems to work fine, but I have not done hundreds of casts, but it seems to be holding OK. Also I believe there are temperature friendly RTV's out there too. I remember Husky mentioned one yesterday. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloomisman Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I've never tried PoP, but in theory, their is a temperature limit, were the plaster starts to revert back to its original form. I suspect it would start to crumble at the surface after a few pours. I don't know this for sure though.I use polyester resin/filler for lead. seems to work fine, but I have not done hundreds of casts, but it seems to be holding OK. Also I believe there are temperature friendly RTV's out there too. I remember Husky mentioned one yesterday. Dave Thats what I figured on the POP Is that resin the bondo resin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 As was mentioned in another thread yesterday, bondo is a trade name and sell many products. The package MUST read polyester resin and the filler MUST read polyester based filler. Here is the link to Husky's RTV suggestion: http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/hard-baits/18035-lead-mold-design-question.html Here is the link to yesterdays discussion in soft plastics forum: http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/soft-plastics/18030-bondo-mold-questions.html This thread is also a must read: what should i make a mold out of Have fun! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOdowd Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Here is a link to a thread on how to make a spinerbait mold that may help. I read threw it a wile back but have not had time to try it. http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/wire-baits/14941-how-make-spinnerbait-mold.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloomisman Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeylegs1246 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Geez, do it right and buy a mold! They are not very expensive! Try this! Block Weight Molds (Without Handle)# You'll spend more fooling with something else and might hurt yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
