Potter Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Alright guys I'm doing great with the mic, but I finally got me aluminum mold and I'm having problems with it. It pours great, but I get alot of imperfections in the worms. Like small indentions and spots that look like air bubbles popped. I tried to preheat the mold and still got them, is my mold getting to hot you think? Seems like the more I pour the worst they get. Thanks for all the help. I'm hooked now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potter Posted October 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 I forgot to add I'm trying to make stik baits so I'm using salt too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Are bubbles coming up to the surface in the Pyrex before you pour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potter Posted October 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Haven't done that, but I'm also having to stir like crazy because of the salt. I'll try that next time and see if it makes a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 If you are getting bubbles then you are pouring them in. It's possible you are getting the plastic too hot too fast......or you are shaking the heck out of the container an putting the bubbles in the plastisol before you even start. If you see a bunch of bubbles coming up, stir for a bit and nuke for another 15 or 20 seconds. This will thin the plastic and allow the remaining bubbles to rise to the surface as you stir some more. Stir, don't whip and if you have one, use a metal butter knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mradamh Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Agreee with the other tips posted...another helpful tip is to use a small heat torch and burn those bubbles off once they hit the surface. If you're at the right temp and have them, let that plastic sit for a few to allow all the bubbles to surface, then very lightly graze them with the flame...poof! they'll be gone. Good luck Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Their was a huge thread on dents back in January, probably worth reading: http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/soft-plastics/15558-dents-5.html Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfollmer Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 I haven't poured anything yet but have been reading a lot (that and I am waiting until my molds are cut). But I was thinking about air bubbles and I had an idea.... Would vibrating either your pyrex cup OR the mold as the lure cools remove the bubbles? I was just wondering because I have some old motors from an xbox controller (the ones that make them rumble) and I have been wondering what I could do with them... Just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Agreee with the other tips posted...another helpful tip is to use a small heat torch and burn those bubbles off once they hit the surface. If you're at the right temp and have them, let that plastic sit for a few to allow all the bubbles to surface, then very lightly graze them with the flame...poof! they'll be gone. Good luckAdam This tip does work, I tried it the other day. Just remember to use a small flame, you don't want to catch the plastisol on fire. On a side note... Adam, your prices are ridiculously high on your website! 7.29 for 10 senko styles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mradamh Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 (edited) Thanks BBK...I appreciate that open attack on this internet forum. Guess I'll just give my plastics away and ship them for free to all my customers. I should also tell them to quit buying them at that price and forward them a link to your post. Leave me alone BBK, it's like you're a stalker. PM's, emails, forum attacks.....enough. ps...the baits are $4.99 per 10 pack. So please quit posting lies....thank you. Edited October 23, 2009 by mradamh added p.s. statement... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Outragous post BBK. What business is it of yours or any ones, what mradamh or anyone charges for their work. Certainly not the subject for a public forum. If you have a personal issue, use the pm system. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfollmer Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 On a side note... Adam, your prices are ridiculously high on your website! 7.29 for 10 senko styles! Not to get into this, but where the hell do you even see senkos for that price? The ones I looked at were 4.99, which is on par with everyone elses.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 On a side note... Adam, your prices are ridiculously high on your website! 7.29 for 10 senko styles! Senko price Czar!!!!!!!!! Look out Adam!!! You must have gotten bailout !!! LOL!! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mradamh Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 lol, it's all lies. Love the humor Jim, way to keep it light in here buddy! Thanks Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Woh guys, I know Adam from another forum, I was just joking around. I should have added a smiley. Thats my fault! Sorry if you thought that was an attack Adam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Thanks BBK...I appreciate that open attack on this internet forum. Guess I'll just give my plastics away and ship them for free to all my customers. I should also tell them to quit buying them at that price and forward them a link to your post. Leave me alone BBK, it's like you're a stalker. PM's, emails, forum attacks.....enough. ps...the baits are $4.99 per 10 pack. So please quit posting lies....thank you. Stalker? What are you talking about? I have been nothing but nice to you on KVD forums. YOUR the one that has been cussing out miller time. You almost got banned for that stunt, I talked afilius out of it! Again, I was joking with my reply. We talked on KVD forums, I thought we were close enough to joke around. but I guess not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mradamh Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 I will not disrespect this forum, or thread any longer...if you'd like to discuss issues, send me email or call. You're statements are "out of context" and uncalled for (IMO). Not sure what else needs to be said...sorry to all that have been blinded sided by this. No more from me on this period... Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 (edited) If you want to keep saying lies to make me look bad, go ahead. But I have 200 members on Kevinvandam.com that know I have been nothing but nice to you. Edited October 23, 2009 by BBK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Adam, your PM box is full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 easy....easy, fellas, looks like a simple misunderstanding. obviously some history here, but lets keep discussions on topic. Appreciate the cooperation. My opinion...... "stir like crazy" usually makes bubbles, you mentioned "popped" bubbles.... in a stick mold?? is this a 2-piece mold right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Oh I have to add something to this, Adam if you were selling stiks for that price your one of the smartest people around. here why. going rate for a bag of org senkos is around 7bucks, people are makeing custom stik baits, why should someone charge less than factory produced baits? I mean think about it guys. you can buy stiks for xxx, hand poured stiks are in colors that are not offered and in some case's will hold up to 3-5 times the amount of fish, why should you sell them cheaper? your just ripping yourself off. On a side note I know a guy that sells a 10 pack of stik baits in 4 or 5" for 10 bucks thats a buck a piece., he has been doing it for years, sells to some of the top pro;s. he only sells colors that Yamamoto doesnt have and has different weights for them( the formula he uses) BTW he is also on this forum and has been for years and he keeps very busy. He may mention it in this thread or not thats up to him. guess what I am trying to say is dont sell your self short, some of you guys do some awsume work, people will pay for it.. Delw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanW Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 (edited) As far as price goes, it's what's someone is willing to pay. I'm getting $2 a tube for my baits. Yes, you can't but anything like them, and there is a lot of plastic in one tube, and nobody makes a tube in the size and colors I'm making. It's all about supply and demand. Edited October 24, 2009 by DanW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
