longhorn Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 I actually had forgotten about these molds until I saw Bob La Londe's post and his amazing mold making capability. I made these around 1985. I was using Kalin grubs with great success back then and wanted to make my own. I used some scrap plexiglas. I "machined" the cavities with a hand held dremel tool and coated them with straight Elmer's Glue-All. I used the infamous plastic injectors and didn't have any accidents. I got the tail thin by "machining" only one half of the mold. I made hundreds of grubs with them and they still worked yesterday. That's the way I did it back in the day. My how things have changed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Wow I am totally impressed. I don't and never have had that kind of hand/eye coordination. I can barely glue a bait down and pour bondo over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madbasser Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 That is truly amazing, and to have all the ribs line up and do it all free hand. Absolutely amazing, and THEN to repeat THAT SAME THING 4 more times. WOW i'm speechless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 LongHorn " U The Man" Great Work JSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 as stated above very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 LongHorn " U The Man" Great Work JSC +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rixon529 Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 You are most certainly a patient and talented baitmaker, Longhorn! I know I could never do that. I tip my hat to you, sir! Good stuff. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Thanks for all the kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Very impressive work. Could you make a 4 cavity injection version. A video of the injection flows would be very informative Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 LOL Dave!!! Once again Gary, you have shown that you can go "old school" and get GREAT results!!!!!! (Not calling you old by any means!!!) Great to see that just when we think things have come so far, they really haven't. Super work and craftsmanship!!! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castiron Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Great molds Longhorn, Can you elaborate on the elmers glue trick? Im guessing for a smoother surface??? Thanks in advance and fantastic job!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn Posted June 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Great molds Longhorn, Can you elaborate on the elmers glue trick? Im guessing for a smoother surface??? Thanks in advance and fantastic job!. Yes, for a smoother surface but more importantly for release of the plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
