JokersWild Posted February 14, 2010 Report Share Posted February 14, 2010 Hi there, I just put a post in the classifieds. I am putting this post here for you guys to see. If you have some extra jig making stuff please check out my post in the classifieds section. What I need is written in that post. Link to classified page Thanks a bunch, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogajiga Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 A bottom pour pot might be a better choice than a ladle melter for pouring small jig heads especially 1/16 and lighter. If just pouring for personal use, I'd suggest Do-it RHB series round head TAPERED barb collar molds. Smaller gate Do-it Pro series round head molds are tougher to pour, as are older spike barb collars. I have extra Pro molds, but wouldn't recommend them for beginners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JokersWild Posted February 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Thanks for the advice! What is it about the bottom pour that would make it more effective for the smaller jigs? Just accuracy and then speed to quickly fill the mold to keep from rough finishes or what? In any case I do appreciate the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogajiga Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Yes, reduced size inlet gates found on smaller size jig heads especially Pro round head molds indeed require the greater melt drop speed and controlled stream size best served by a bottom pour melter. Small jig heads are best poured with the softest(purest) lead possible, perhaps with 3-5% tin added if available for toughness and corrosion resistance. Too hard lead alloys may cause incomplete mold cavity fill out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
