joelhains Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I've started to notice some scrating on the plunger. The o-ring still looks good though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Ya, plunger gets beat up pretty bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinfool Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Found anything to prevent that or help it not get so beat up? I haven't seen any wear yet but I've only been using the media for a couple weeks. Likely not enough time or use to show wear yet when compared to you guys who do this everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 After two injects my new BJ injector piston was scratched. I switched to slightly finer media (100-170 grit) but cant tell if it is still scratching since it was scratched already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelhains Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Worm oil on the inside of the tube and on the o-ring seems to help a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinjunkie88 Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Are these the same glass beads that are harmful if breathed in, that I've heard about in the past? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 you mite be talking about the floating beads ?? but I would not be shocked if all Glass beads are very harmful ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Those are micro ballons and totaly different animal (fiberglass??) The glass beads are actually fine rounded silica sand (glass) designed for sandblasting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rixon529 Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) Would using finer glass media be a better option for less scratching of injectors? 100-170 and 170-325 are some options.I would think that finer grit of media would potentially increase the likelihood of scratching. Being finer,the beads would be smaller and work their way between surfaces and producing scratches - essentially wearing away injectors like sandpaper on wood...Just my thoughts... Here's a visual of Glass Beads Abrasive Blasting Media Grit Comparison: http://www.andersonsmasonry.com/potters-glass-beads-sandblasting-media.html Rick Edited September 24, 2014 by rixon529 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinfool Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Well boys, tomorrow I am going to put my sticks using the media to the test. Hopefully I can find some fish (and land them!) it's only been a month or so since I last fished maybe I still remember how to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 If you compare fine sandpaper to coarse sandpaper, Fine is a lot less abrasive and takes a lot longer to remove material... Not sure of your thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Good link Rixon ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) This may make more sense.... Fine sandpaper makes something rough, SMOOTH... Coarse sandpaper makes something smooth, ROUGH. It seems to me that the fine might also settle far less in the rubber and stay suspended. Edited September 25, 2014 by 21xdc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 i just bought a bag of med. blast media from Harbor Freight. Unfortunately, it only came in 50# bags, so I have a lot more than I can ever use. If you live in the LAX area of L.A., and and want some for free, send me a PM. Just be sure to bring your own coffee can or other container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 i just bought a bag of med. blast media from Harbor Freight. Unfortunately, it only came in 50# bags, so I have a lot more than I can ever use. If you live in the LAX area of L.A., and and want some for free, send me a PM. Just be sure to bring your own coffee can or other container. Don't PM me yet. I bought the wrong media. Going back tomorrow to get the right stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Any of the ones I tried are really tearing up the injector. So be prepared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Thanks for the heads up. Years ago I made a 12 cavity POP hand pour mold for Ika bodies, so I won't have to worry about scratching my injector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelhains Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) Has anyone actually tried the finer bead media? It might be easier con the injector but I suspect it would cloud the bait like salt does. Edited September 30, 2014 by joelhains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Has anyone actually tried the finer bead media? It might be easier con the injector but I suspect it would cloud the bait like salt does. Yes it does, very cloudy, also clumps the plastisol in my experience, was very hard to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelhains Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Cloudy is a deal breaker. That's kind of the main reason to switch from salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldogfishing Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Excuse my inexperience but you guys are using media sand as an attitive over salt because it makes the bait heavier or because it doesn't cloud the bait like salt does? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Salt in stick baits is/was used as weight to make them sink. Yes we are usung glass beads as a replacement for the salt. Also plastic does not seem to bond to salt so the baits get weak. The plastic actually gets MORE durable with the media. Works great with swimbaits and flukes too. 80 grit Glass beads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldogfishing Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Those look awesome! Thanks for the info... Learning more everyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Salt in stick baits is/was used as weight to make them sink. Yes we are usung glass beads as a replacement for the salt. Also plastic does not seem to bond to salt so the baits get weak. The plastic actually gets MORE durable with the media. Works great with swimbaits and flukes too. 80 grit Glass beads Monte, Are you able to get more than one pour out of your clear plastic before it begins to yellow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Dont know. I only did this once as an example. Dont forget the beads WILL scratch your injector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
