Painter1 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Can anyone tell me what is the best hook and largest hook that can be used in the RVB-6-1632F mold ? The mold says to use size #4 & #6 hooks but I would like to use a 1/0 if possible. Here is the link http://do-itmolds.com/shop/index.php?route=product/category&path=1_8_27 I am also wondering where I might get the right size teflon "pins" for FG9 size As always, I appreciate your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaery Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 are you talking about the 1/32 or the 1/16th? With a little modification you could probably get a # 2 in the 1/32, I don't remember if I have that mold, I have the single cavity mold. You might be able to modify it for the 1/0. You will have to watch the distance between the cavities so the eyelet doesn't get into the next cavity. I will look and see if I have this mold and see if the 1/0 will fit. I am assuming you mean a light wire hook. The Eagle Claw 570 or 575 Bronze or Gold is the standard hook for the mold. A Mustad 32750 has a shorter distance from the hook shaft to the eyelet. so that would give you the chance of putting a bigger hook in. this is also a longer shank hook, but the mouth is not bigger. A #4 had a longer shank like a #2, the the mouth is not bigger, it is like a 4 If you don't too many, I can help you out on the teflon pins. I get mine form McMaster-Carr in a roll and cut the length I need. I have 2 sizes 0.072 and 0.078 inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 I have the assorted cavity mold and I really like it, it allows you to use a variety of hook sizes. On the 1/16oz you can put a #1 for sure, I just ordered 1/0 hooks for it as I'm out but I use 1/0 and 2/0 in the 1/8oz cavity for hair jigs and I use #1 and #2 hooks in the 1/16oz cavity but I believe you could get a 1/0 in there as well. The 1/32 is the least versatile, I use it to tie crappie jigs as it will take a #6 and a #4 but that is it unless you don't want the collar in which case a #2 will fit that you can close the mold, the head will for but the back of the collar won't fill as the #2 hook shank lays right against the cavity wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaery Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Here is a pic with the 1/0 in 1/16 and 1/32 Looks like it fits better than I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaery Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 On the teflon rod, I used 0.072" I don't think I have any of that left. I sold it all. All I have is some 0.078" 1/16 is 0.0625" and that is what a FG9 is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted February 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Thanks, SJ. Are you saying the #2 is so big it blocks the flow on the 1/32" ? Thank you fro that picture and the information, David. It looks like the 1/0 will fit the 1/16. Do you think the #1 will fit the 1/32" ? I will be placing another order this week. I would really like to get my whole shopping list covered. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaery Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Thanks, SJ. Are you saying the #2 is so big it blocks the flow on the 1/32" ? Thank you fro that picture and the information, David. It looks like the 1/0 will fit the 1/16. Do you think the #1 will fit the 1/32" ? I will be placing another order this week. I would really like to get my whole shopping list covered. Thanks the #1 is going to be like what smalljaw said. it may or may not work because of the hook diameter to collar diameter ratio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter1 Posted February 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Ahhh, got it. Thanks. I will try the #2's then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
