Effisimo Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 Hey guys where can you find a 3 1/2 or 4" tube mold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBaits Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 www.bearsbaits.com if you want the mold where you don't have to cut the tails. Awesome mold, I just got thru making some. Mine is the 4.5" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 I have two of Bear's molds they really are nice. I wish I had more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 (edited) i have 5 of bears 3.5 molds HINGED and there are great. so easy Edited June 9, 2010 by daveh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerworm Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 i have to agree i have had several of other tube molds in the past but this last year i bought 12 4" tube molds from bearsbaits.com and they are the BOMB!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbyfisherman Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Good looking molds. Has anyone tried hand dipping tubes. I wouldn't mind trying it. I have heard that using 1/2" rod and dipping in a redbull can with the top cut off works well. I am just thinking the rod should have a rounded end? I am a newbie so any tips would be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Good looking molds. Has anyone tried hand dipping tubes. I wouldn't mind trying it. I have heard that using 1/2" rod and dipping in a redbull can with the top cut off works well. I am just thinking the rod should have a rounded end? I am a newbie so any tips would be appreciated I have done it. I don't like it and that is why I bought Bear's molds. Bojon is the dipping guru on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBaits Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 When I do the dipping, I use crochet needles that have a rounded end. I have a dozen or more and dip them til I get the right thickness. I split tails with a razor blade. I had a post of pics and instructions on here somewhere. I did some that were 3 inches all the way to 6 inches. Works great! Good looking molds. Has anyone tried hand dipping tubes. I wouldn't mind trying it. I have heard that using 1/2" rod and dipping in a redbull can with the top cut off works well. I am just thinking the rod should have a rounded end? I am a newbie so any tips would be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbyfisherman Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Pictures would be great! I don't know how to post pictures but would I be able to dip this nose insert:? http://www.bearsbaits.com/Cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=56&products_id=156 It looks perfect for dipping and seems to have an end to screw onto for a longer reach for dipping. Sorry if that was a stupid post but I didn't think that is what they were for but could very well be used for tube dipping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 those nose inserts go on the skirt mandrel. would be to short for dipping. need a longer rod. lc sells dipping rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbyfisherman Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 What is "Ic"? Sorry i'm new here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 What is "Ic"? Sorry i'm new here. lurecraft.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 lurecraft.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Sorry having computer trouble this AM.I would like to know how long would it take to make 100 thick tubes,adding time for tail splitting,compared to molding them with tails split.Opening,closing the mold,pouring(injecting)the plastic,cooling the mold,closing,and repeat.Running the molding process through my mind I can't see it being very fast.Will, someone who has tried both, methods what the time difference is.Faster or slower.I have this question come up on a regular basis when guys are asking for help,and I can't give a informative answer.Looking at the molds on this site they are really great.Any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthworm77 Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Certainly not as fast as dipping with multiple sticks but less labor intensive...no tail cutting and each tube is identical. For small quantities.....2 or 3 molds would be good. Thinknig about this for my own personal use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 I make tubes w/Bears injection molds. I have 12 molds and an extra 12 mandrels complete. I just had a custom tube mold made and am in the process of ordering the same # of molds and mandrels. Injecting them is a learning curve for sue-too much pressure and they flash ,not enough results w/an incomplete tube. I took quite some time to master the laminates and I also dip the heads of the injected tubes in clear plastisol for extra strength. The tails undulate like no other in the water . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 I make tubes w/Bears injection molds. I have 12 molds and an extra 12 mandrels complete. I just had a custom tube mold made and am in the process of ordering the same # of molds and mandrels. Injecting them is a learning curve for sure-too much pressure and they flash ,not enough results w/an incomplete tube. I took quite some time to master the laminates and I also dip the heads of the injected tubes in clear plastisol for extra strength. The tails undulate like no other in the water . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 To be able to compare, you would have to dip with ONE rod and inject with ONE mold. I would suspect the injecting would be fastest. Comparing one mold vs 10 dipping rods is not fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthworm77 Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 To be able to compare, you would have to dip with ONE rod and inject with ONE mold. I would suspect the injecting would be fastest. Comparing one mold vs 10 dipping rods is not fair. The thing about dipping is you need to do it multiple times to achieve the desired diameter. Anyone post a few pics of their tubes? love to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 [quote name='earthworm77' date='26 June 2010 - 02:17 PM' Anyone post a few pics of their tubes? love to see them. These tubes are pressure injected and have 19 precision cut tales. These soft tubes have a head diameter of 5/8” and taper to 1/2”. The head of the tube is double thickness (dipped in clear after injecting) and the tales undulate freely. They are made from Bear’s injection tube molds. http://s906.photobucket.com/albums/ac263/smallmouthaholicVideos/?action=view¤t=Newfishinglurevideos005.mp4&newest=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthworm77 Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Those look great, ty for the pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonah Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 These tubes are pressure injected and have 19 precision cut tales. These soft tubes have a head diameter of 5/8” and taper to 1/2”. The head of the tube is double thickness (dipped in clear after injecting) and the tales undulate freely. They are made from Bear’s injection tube molds. http://s906.photobucket.com/albums/ac263/smallmouthaholicVideos/?action=view¤t=Newfishinglurevideos005.mp4&newest=1 Do I understand correctly? You are injecting the tube with Bear's mold and then dipping and covering the ridges of the tube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Do I understand correctly? You are injecting the tube with Bear's mold and then dipping and covering the ridges of the tube? WOW!Those are some fine looking tubes.Those are also some of the best colors for smallmouth around here. I know so little about this molding process that this is the really first time I can understand a bit better.Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthworm77 Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Jonah, thats exactly what it looks like.....I like it better w/o the ridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cami Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Bojon, would you like to post a video where you show us your dipping system, in special the horizontal one? I tried to look for it, but I wasn't able to find till now. I'm sure that it could be useful for a lot of guys like me, whose don't want to spend money in an injection mold. Thank you in advance for your teaching. Bye Piero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
