rugbyfisherman Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 Just got this mold and it looks great however the tails are not forming completely. Not sure if anyone else has this mold and any tips they would want to share. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTDuckman Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 How much salt are you using? I had to cut back on the salt to get that mold to shoot well. Without salt, it shoots perfect everytime. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Just got this mold and it looks great however the tails are not forming completely. Not sure if anyone else has this mold and any tips they would want to share. Thanks in advance. If you mean the tails are short mine did that to and I just got the plastic hotter. More like 330 deg, did not work so well below 310. Also on the insert make sure it is pushed right below the tube with out a gap. It will flash if it is not up there. One other tip is when you put the insert in try and not let the insert solid protion be at the same level as the mold. Try and split the opening it is easier to get out. Nice to get two tubes out of one shot. Here is a pic of the insert that makes it hard to remove. note the solid of the insert is in the middle of the opening. This way it is easier to get out. note the point on the end of the insert it is in the middle of the opening. Hope this will help. This mold has some tight fitting parts. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbyfisherman Posted November 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 I tried with a softer plastic without glitter and the tails work fine however the tube isn't the consistency I am after. I think the flake size might have been an issue also. Frank what plastic are you using? I am putting hardener in super-soft and I think because the tentacles are so small it is hardening before they are fully formed. Hmmm.... So many possible issues. I really like the tube especially when they are dipped afterward using your dipping tips Frank! Just need to get the tails sorted out. Frank do you shoot with flake, is so what size? I am not using salt - figured the tube weight and salt and scent in the bag is sufficient - plus the tail will float that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 I tried with a softer plastic without glitter and the tails work fine however the tube isn't the consistency I am after. I think the flake size might have been an issue also. Frank what plastic are you using? I am putting hardener in super-soft and I think because the tentacles are so small it is hardening before they are fully formed. Hmmm.... So many possible issues. I really like the tube especially when they are dipped afterward using your dipping tips Frank! Just need to get the tails sorted out. Frank do you shoot with flake, is so what size? I am not using salt - figured the tube weight and salt and scent in the bag is sufficient - plus the tail will float that way. All right not like this is a secret but if I am going to dip the bait I use super soft and dip with salt water plastic(hard). If not I just use regular and salt which in pretty hard. But I really like the action from the super soft and hard head, I think the tails come alive. Most of my flake is the 15 size and rarely use any bigger so I dont know if it will work in the tails. Just the design of the tubes with the tails so thin and so many tells you that the plastic will cool down before it gets to the end. Is your weather pretty cold up there? Maybe warm up the inserts. I cant believe I just wrote that. But the temps here are still in the 70s. Hope this helps Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbyfisherman Posted November 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 The temps are hovering around 30-40 here these days so that may be my main issue. I wouldn't have an issue shooting with super-soft but I can't get the tails to not look like a ball of tangles. I think regular formula would be best then do a dip. Thanks for your help Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tt400 Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Does anyone have some pictures of the finished product they would like to show off? Would really like to see some examples as I may purchase this mold. Also how does it compare to Bears tube mold? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbyfisherman Posted November 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 (edited) I believe Bears molds are single tube per. The Bass tackle mold has 2 tubes. That will double your production numbers - I really like that feature Plus I prefer a smoother looking tube, Bass tackles mold is much smoother than Bears. I am posting a picture of a Basstackle tube that I made in the soft plastic gallery. I dipped the tube after in a hard compound - not the greatest dip/example or picture but you'll get the idea. Edited November 23, 2010 by rugbyfisherman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dink Master Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 I believe you need to inject faster with more pressure? I had the same problem, hard fast injection worked for me. (hard plastic) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 ... I prefer a smoother looking tube... The bass don't care one bit! I use Bear's tube injection molds and hand dip various tubes in clear plastisol after the injection to create a smooth finish. I do not dip my small tubes. Believe it or not,they hold up just as will as the dipped tubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Does anyone have some pictures of the finished product they would like to show off? ... Also how does it compare to Bears tube mold? Thanks These are made w/Bear's single injection tube molds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Does anyone have some pictures of the finished product they would like to show off? Would really like to see some examples as I may purchase this mold. Also how does it compare to Bears tube mold? Thanks Here you go the top one is Basstackles and the bottom one is Bears. Not alot of differance.Basstackles has pointed skirts. The bodys look pretty much the same. The Basstackle mold has two cavitys. Bears is alot more customizable with inserts and skirts. I guess now it is up to you. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBaits Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Is the top part of the insert removable on Basstackle's like it is on Bears so you can make a solid tube also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
