The Dutchman Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 First, I have no other problem with this mold. I really like it. However, the little antennae will not fill all the way. Anyone have the same problem or know what I can do to fix this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 First, I have no other problem with this mold. I really like it. However, the little antennae will not fill all the way. Anyone have the same problem or know what I can do to fix this.Do not alter your mold . What type mold is it . I assume a craw. First thing the plastic may not be hot enough , 2nd it may not be soft enough . Third sometimes a warm mold flows better . Fourth if the air reliefs are slightly tight them you may have to put vacume to the mold or contact the vendor to see if they can help you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navarre66 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Hey Dutchman, if you are having a problem pouring one of Del's molds, give him a call and he will do just about anything to set you on the right path. He has helped me several times, even when I made dumb mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Martin Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 First, I have no other problem with this mold. I really like it. However, the little antennae will not fill all the way. Anyone have the same problem or know what I can do to fix this. I have the same mold and had the same problem until the mold warmed up from about 4 trial pours. After the mold was really quite warm all the little acvities seemed to fill all the way before cooling too much to flow properly. What about finding a way to warm it up a bit before trying to pour? That is what I was gonna do next time I tried but haven't gotten around to it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 On my molds with bitty parts, I warm them on a griddle before pouring. I also swab some of the parts with cooking oil on a QTip to let things flow well until I'm going good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 Cadman did a write up on Frankford Arsenal bullet mold release: http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18965-lead-mold-release-spray/page__p__142162__hl__%2Bbullet+%2Bmold+%2Brelease__fromsearch__1#entry142162 Read the entire thread, it discusses pouring problems and solutions in post No9. If you do a search on Frankford Arsenal, there are 12 threads that might be worth reading, two of them have Frankford Arsenal in the title. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo D Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 Cadman did a write up on Frankford Arsenal bullet mold release: http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/topic/18965-lead-mold-release-spray/page__p__142162__hl__%2Bbullet+%2Bmold+%2Brelease__fromsearch__1#entry142162 Read the entire thread, it discusses pouring problems and solutions in post No9. If you do a search on Frankford Arsenal, there are 12 threads that might be worth reading, two of them have Frankford Arsenal in the title. Dave The Frankford Mold realease works well with my lead molds. Not sure I would spray it on my plastic bait molds. It may transfer a little charcoal color onto my light colored plastic baits. As for the BPC, I have that mold as well and do not have any issue shooting it cold using MF regular/medium plastic. Do you have a picture of the mold and a problem bait? That may help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 The Frankford Mold realease works well with my lead molds. Not sure I would spray it on my plastic bait molds. It may transfer a little charcoal color onto my light colored plastic baits. As for the BPC, I have that mold as well and do not have any issue shooting it cold using MF regular/medium plastic. Do you have a picture of the mold and a problem bait? That may help. I do appologise for not paying attention. Forgot which forum I was in. Getting senile in my old age. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dutchman Posted June 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 I use MF regular and MF super soft. No salt. I only pour for myself so I only have one mold. I will pour until the mold is extremely hot and the antennae will not fill. I will get only about 1/2 inch to pour and then it will not fill. I have used extremely hot plastic (like water) and no glitter. No go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 (edited) Give the cooking oil a shot. I have some homemade molds that are single and have to be injected. They won't even fill with an injector with a compression fitting on the tube unless they are lubed. Edited June 25, 2011 by Jig Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo D Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 I use MF regular and MF super soft. No salt. I only pour for myself so I only have one mold. I will pour until the mold is extremely hot and the antennae will not fill. I will get only about 1/2 inch to pour and then it will not fill. I have used extremely hot plastic (like water) and no glitter. No go! Ok, Looks like you are pouring this mold. An injector may help fill those small appendages better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dutchman Posted June 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Ok, Looks like you are pouring this mold. An injector may help fill those small appendages better. Yes it is a top pour mold. I will try lubing the antennae areas to see if it helps. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
