wtfooptimax200 Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 As a bullet caster I am very familiar with new mold cleaning and preparation. My question is should I perform the same prep work on my new do-it mold? Or should I just lube the pin, smoke it, and go? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I would like to hear on how you would prepare it otherwise. Maybe some of your tips would benefit others. All I do is oil the hinge pins, and spray mold release in the cavities. I do not smoke the molds, as I find it doesn't do anything other than leave a film residue on the jigs. Now mold release definitely works and definitely helps 100%. This is just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I would like to hear on how you would prepare it otherwise. Maybe some of your tips would benefit others. All I do is oil the hinge pins, and spray mold release in the cavities. I do not smoke the molds, as I find it doesn't do anything other than leave a film residue on the jigs. Now mold release definitely works and definitely helps 100%. This is just my opinion. X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtfooptimax200 Posted July 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 The more that I think about it, most of my mold prep applies more specifically to bullet molds (sprue plate honing, stress relief of aluminum molds to ensure that alignment pins stay put, mold handle prep, etc.). Ultimately, the cleaning of the mold blocks is probably the only part that applies to fishing tackle. I would typically soak overnight in carb. cleaner. I guess my prep will be limited to that. Thanks, Branden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 The more that I think about it, most of my mold prep applies more specifically to bullet molds (sprue plate honing, stress relief of aluminum molds to ensure that alignment pins stay put, mold handle prep, etc.). Ultimately, the cleaning of the mold blocks is probably the only part that applies to fishing tackle. I would typically soak overnight in carb. cleaner. I guess my prep will be limited to that. Thanks, Branden I believe you are over thinking it on jig molds. I have some over 10 years old that haven't ever had anything done to them except lube the hinges sometimes and I have poured thousands of jigs in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
