Gloomisman Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Do you guys have any issues with bubbles forming in one of these molds? Any issues with salt clogs? I bought an injector and some molds but looking to get a stick mold again too. I use to have a standard top pour but I sold it because of this reason. Some reason I shook too bad or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHK Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 i have a bunch of Bears 5 cav stick molds. no issues at all. they will need to be topped off after initial injection, i usually inject, hold light pressure for a five count and top off the sprue and move on to the next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHK Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 i have found Bob, that if you use a super fine salt like the stuff Bear and LC sell it suspends great and cuts down on the need for stirring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 I switched from pickling salt to the powdered stuff from Bears. Big big difference. The powdered salt suspends better and flows better. As said, stir well. I also have two new extra Bears 5" 5 cavity stick molds for sale if you are interested. ...Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloomisman Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 (edited) Thanks guys. I think most of my air was from me hitting the sides of the mold. I'm going to look into getting one of these to try out once I get my other stuff. On the salt I've always used regular salt and hit it with a blender to make a salt powder. On injecting these do you guys use a pan/hotplate only? Seems the real logical way. Edited November 1, 2011 by Gloomisman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 make sure your salt is 100% dry , Humidity will cause it to get lumps in your salt package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oksparks Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 I heat my salt to 350 degrees on the hot plate before adding to the plastic. This gets all the moisture out and doesn't cool your plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
