Pop Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Does anyone make a weighted hook mold other than Do-It? Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 As far as I know, no. The Do-It weighted hook molds were introduced about 2 years ago. You can buy weighted hooks thogh. However they are expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Posted October 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Is there a way to modify the Do-It mold for a flat eye jig hook? Pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 I've done that using a drill press. With the bit inserted in the chuck and locked down tight, and with the drill press OFF, I lower the bit down to the depth I want the eye socket to be, and then lock it in with my depth adjustment. Not all drill presses have these, but it keeps the bit from grabbing and going too deep. Drill bits like to grab aluminum. Then I raise the bit back up with the spindle handle, turn the drill press ON, put the mold back in position, and SLOWLY lower the bit down until it begins to remove material. Don't rush, and use a sharp drill bit. Do a test hole first to make sure your depth is right. You can do it on a part of the mold that is smooth and away from the actual jig location. The depth adjustment is critical, so, if your drill press has one, use it. If not, figure out how to stop the bit from going too deep. You can build up the bed under the mold with layers of wood, plywood, and shims. That works, too. Take your time, and get it right the first time. Molds are expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Posted October 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Thanks Mark. I've noticed that the weighted hooks I have purchased are all flat eye hooks, that is why I asked the question. Is there a reason why flat eye hooks for weighted hooks might be better? I have also noted that the weight is further forward at the bend towards the eye, whereas the Do-It mold has the weight further to the rear bend. Pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 (edited) Pop, I have no idea why some use flat eye hooks, and some use the other. Maybe it has to do with how the hook is held when the offset bend is made. Another of life's mysteries, I guess. Hahaha Edited October 7, 2012 by mark poulson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 In jigs, the flat eye ( especially on football jigs) is used so the line when tied doesn't rub and abrade while you are dragging your jig on the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Posted October 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Thanks, appreciate the feed back. Pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 In jigs, the flat eye ( especially on football jigs) is used so the line when tied doesn't rub and abrade while you are dragging your jig on the bottom. Seems logical. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
