Frank Posted January 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Dale, Pick me up along the way You too Romeo, You are even closer than Dale. I talked to Rick today and he gave me some pointers. Heat settings and pressures. His new one is just about done with improvements. I know the hand mixer was one thing that I would not change my baits came out consistant and see no real reason for the added cost. We talked about the two color one too. But that is another thread at a later date. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoglures Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Dale, Pick me up along the way Romeo, no road trips for me. Just to busy. Trying to get my new Flippin Craws in stock. I hope the new upgraded machine has a video. Frank, give me a call when you get some free time, I would like to hear how everything is working as far as production. Your Friend, Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted January 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Romeo, no road trips for me. Just to busy. Trying to get my new Flippin Craws in stock. I hope the new upgraded machine has a video. Frank, give me a call when you get some free time, I would like to hear how everything is working as far as production. Your Friend, Dale The new one is on his site. And the old video is there too. Go to you tube and search jacobs baits, its there. The new one is in a box to insulate it. Good looking work. I will give you a call Dale pm me your # I cant find it. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robalo01 Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 My biggest concern is the minimal capacity. I would think that the time saved in not having to filler a hand injector would be eaten up by having to refill and heat up plastic so often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 <snip>I could just fill and demold and fill again and again and again. <snip> Frank How many molds does it take to be able to be either injecting or demolding with no standing around waiting for the plastic to cool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 How many molds does it take to be able to be either injecting or demolding with no standing around waiting for the plastic to cool? I was doing it with four two cavity molds. The molds were getting hot so my table with the aluminium blocks worked out well to help cool the molds. Also as mentioned before you can still micro new oplastic and add it to the tank and keep going. It does not have to be heated in the press. A quart of plastic is alot to me. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAE73 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 (edited) Frank, So after using the new machine for about a month how is it working? Do you think it has helped speed up the process up? I am looking for some more feedback from you or anyone else that is using it. Edited February 28, 2011 by TAE73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Frank, So after using the new machine for about a month how is it working? Do you think it has helped speed up the process up? I am looking for some more feedback from you or anyone else that is using it. Ok here is the honest truth. I LOVE it. It had some issues with the mixing blade when using salt. But that is fixed now. I have talked to Rick alot about it and have come to the conclusion it is worth every penny. The mixing blade is now tapered to get closer to the bottom and keeps things mixed well. I have ran about ten gallons through it and have yet to have an issue. Like I said before having four mold with two cavitys keeps you going. I have filled up some four cavity ones with out so much as a hickup. The new one will be fitted with an additional heat band to speed up the heating process( about twenty minutes) but once it is there it stays there as long as you want. Jacobs baits will have a few more units ready in days to come. Overall I really cant say anything negative about it. I have it set up to fill the tallest molds I have and will probably leave it that way. I asked him if I could post a video and he said yes. So soon I will post a video of some production.Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted April 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Finally got some time to make a video of the unit. It is a prototype so it looks a little differant. Hope you enjoy the tour of this unit. Again this is my way of production and comments and sugestions are welcome. Transfering the plastic is a pain and ideas in this area are very welcome. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) Looks good Frank thanks for the video, question I see you didn't top off the sprues at all do have any issues with that on any of you molds? I have a 2 cavity 3" curly tail grub and its seems that the top runner for the top bait sucks in allot of plastic to the point if not topped off the tip of the top bait has a hollow. Oh and I'm hand injecting. Edited April 3, 2011 by mrbilky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted April 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 That in my opinion is a design issue. If the sprue was longer you would not need to do that. Hand pouring it is ok but injecting it can be a pain. If I had an issue like that I would design a longer adapter to avoid that. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marks Lures Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Pricing is a lot better. I would have to inquire about the mixing process, as in, Is that the mixer on top that he turns? Also, how does this press handle salt rich plastisol? Once Bob copies it, he can tells us!!!! Jim Looks like mixing paddles attached to the Top handle. Also looks like it has an air pressure line, like a pressure pot. I think when I get one I will support the guy that put in all the hard work to design it. Kind of like buying American instead of an overseas copy. Regards Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marks Lures Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I don't pour plastic but I want one of these. I think it would be great for hot cider next fall (then use it for plastic) Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAE73 Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Thanks Frank, looks good!!! How hard is it to get all the plastic out of it, if you want to change colors without letting it cool down? Is the temp prop measuring the plastic or the temp of the unit? Last question how hard is it to clean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted April 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Thanks Frank, looks good!!! How hard is it to get all the plastic out of it, if you want to change colors without letting it cool down? Is the temp prop measuring the plastic or the temp of the unit? Last question how hard is it to clean? To get all the plastic out just put a cup below and open it up. The temp is pretty much at the nozzle. To clean it I use a rod blank and move it around the rim and it picks up like a cotton candy machine. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Man, you make it look easy!!! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
