Painter1 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I have several swimbait molds that have a blade to form a hook slot in the bait. Every time I open the molds the blade comes out. Is there a way to glue it in without ruining the mold? Would epoxy hold up? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atijigs Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 If the blade is fixed you will find it a chore to remove your baits from the mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 If the blade is fixed you will find it a chore to remove your baits from the mold. Good point. On the few occasions that they have stayed in place the baits came out alright but it might result in torn baits. I better just order some spare blades. I'm clumsy;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirkfan Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 If the blade is fixed you will find it a chore to remove your baits from the mold.A lot of Bear's hinged molds have fixed plates, and removal really isn't much of a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atijigs Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I would think epoxy should work if a person wanted fixed blades. JB weld would be another choice. I like to dip the blades for internal coloration. This obviously could not be done with fixed blades.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I would think epoxy should work if a person wanted fixed blades. JB weld would be another choice. I like to dip the blades for internal coloration. This obviously could not be done with fixed blades.. That is a great idea. I would not have thought of that. Have you had any bonding problems between the plastics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atijigs Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) I certainly am no plastics wizard but I think being able to use the blade for a 3rd color on laminates is a nice option. There is no problem with seams because the color is internal. Dipping the blades is easier if you have extra blades so you can dip a bunch then shoot the laminates. Edited March 2, 2012 by atijigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted March 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 That is Cool. What a great way to get a 3rd color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
