How To Pour A Basstackle.com Bite Me Craw

[rugbyfisherman]

Just got this mold and I am having trouble filling in the claws. Is there any tips/tricks to pouring this mold?

Here's what I got.

http://www.basstackle.com/Bite_me_Mold_p/biteme1.htm

I don't want to pour the claws when the mold is open if I can help it because the claws have heavier/thicker tips which would give crawfish good motion.

Thanks for any help!

[Bass-Boys]

I have not poured this mold,

but here is a couple ideas.

1- make sure the mold is warm..

pour a couple baits , if they do not fill

the claws ,, cut um up and remelt um they will warm the mold..

2- make sure the plastic is hot..and thin,,

[rugbyfisherman]

Thanks. I have tried that but I still cannot get the claws to fill in. Hmmmmm

[Frank]

I have this mold just make sure the plastic is around 330 deg and you will have no problem. If you dont have a temp gun get one it will save alot of frustration in the future. But for now when you think the plastic is hot enough put another 30 seconds and pour. When stirred it will be very noticably thin. Here is a link to some temp guages.

http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result/?category=&q=infrared+thermometers

[rugbyfisherman]

I tried again and got a bit closer but the claws still aren't forming fully. Should I buy a meat marinade injector from Bass pro or cabelas and inject the mold? Kinda wish I had bought a holy body swim instead. Would basstackle take a refund, just got it today?

I have this mold just make sure the plastic is around 330 deg and you will have no problem. If you dont have a temp gun get one it will save alot of frustration in the future. But for now when you think the plastic is hot enough put another 30 seconds and pour. When stirred it will be very noticably thin. Here is a link to some temp guages.

http://www.harborfre...http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result/?category=&q=infrared+thermometers

[BBK]

I tried again and got a bit closer but the claws still aren't forming fully. Should I buy a meat marinade injector from Bass pro or cabelas and inject the mold? Kinda wish I had bought a holy body swim instead. Would basstackle take a refund, just got it today?

Call him or send him an email and ask. You could always buy a basstackle injector for $49.99 and get set-up for injection molds also.

[den101]

I'm new to pouring so I got the infrared thermometer Frank listed the link too. Man, it make it so easy to get the right temp. to pour. Only way to pour.

[mradamh]

I'm new to pouring so I got the infrared thermometer Frank listed the link too. Man, it make it so easy to get the right temp. to pour. Only way to pour.

Kevin will take care of you. I would suggest giving him a call and asking about the possibility of sending it back and having him put a couple additional vents on the mold to cure the issue.

[bhorlings]

I've poured over 600 of these in the last three weeks. You have to do the following:

1. Pre-Heat the mold until you have to hold it with gloves on
2. Make sure your plastic is upwards of 350 degrees if not a little more.

Once you get going you'll be all set.

[daveh]

i have that mold. i use an injector.

[rugbyfisherman]

Thanks for all the help guys. I heated the mold in the oven then got my plastic super hot and the pours seem to be working now. The more I do in a row with the hot mold really makes a difference.

[thelatrobe33]

I had a similar issue with the smaller version of that mold. All the advice given is good. It is intended to be injected

[Frank]

I had a similar issue with the smaller version of that mold. All the advice given is good. It is intended to be injected

Injecting it is a good way to get the plastic in fast and in small extremitys(that is not spelled right). Frank

[parker085]

This is my first year pouring plastic and I was having the same issues. I'm able to get a good pour now by getting the mold hot as well as making sure the plastic is hot, 325 or so. I switch to super soft plastic and I haven't had an issue getting a good pour since I switched.

I do however use an injector with this mold anytime I'm making craws with a good amount of salt.

[mainbutter]

I pour this in the regular and Jr bite me sizes, and have never had a problem pouring this mold with plastic hot from the microwave, even into a room temp mold.

I'd say your plastic is too cold?

I use LC soft plastic, and pour slow and steady straight down the middle. A steady hand is required to make sure the stream doesn't hit the sides on its way down and create clogs.

Edited August 3, 2010 by mainbutter