Molds W/both Reg. & Flat Eye Hooks

[sdsaw]

How well do the molds that are designed for both regular and flat eye hooks pour?

Do you get much flash in the hook eye area?

The reason that I'm asking is because I'm getting requests for a mold that will accept both types of hooks but I am use to only using regular hooks.

I'm concerned that if I cut the hook eye area to accept heavy and light hooks along with flat eye hooks, it may bleed lead into the hook eyes.

Any thoughts about this?

Thanks, Scott

Edited June 19, 2010 by sdsaw

[cadman]

How well do the molds that are designed for both regular and flat eye hooks pour?

Do you get much flash in the hook eye area?

The reason that I'm asking is because I'm getting requests for a mold that will accept both types of hooks but I am use to only using regular hooks.

I'm concerned that if I cut the hook eye area to accept heavy and light hooks along with flat eye hooks, it may bleed lead into the hook eyes.

Any thoughts about this?

Thanks, Scott

Scott,

When Do-It came out with this idea I was skeptical. But I have several of their molds that accept flat eye and regular hook eye in one cavity and never had a problem. Definitely a good idea. Just my thoughts.

Edited June 19, 2010 by cadman

[Real Deal Custom Tackle]

I have not had any problems either. I used to drill out the holes to accept either one. They just did what we all do and made it much neater.

[sdsaw]

Thanks for your responses!

It's good to know that the design will work out okay

[21xdc]

I do most all of my molds. I drill out the eyelet area deep and over fill the holes with red/copper rtv silicone. Let it dry and use a razor blade to cut off flush with the mold. Now you can use any hook w/o getting any flash.