Skimpy Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 So I made this video for a buddy who wanted to know how to make senkos so I thought id share it. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OqxR3mzmeSo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) Good job on the vid and great producing. Shows people how much you need to stir. Very surprised with that large mold you dont need a sprue extender or to top off numerous times as it sucks down. That much salt seams crazy too. Edited March 15, 2015 by MonteSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saugerman Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Very good video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ray Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Hey good video Skimpy. I wish I seen something like this when I first started. There are two things that you do that I need to start doing. You are standing up and you have a jacket on. I'm not sure if you are wearing that because you are cold but that would protect your arm and because you are standing you are not going to drop hot plastic on your lap. I like to sit while I am doing that because I am kind of tall but I should stand anyway. The only reason I bring that up because the other topic about getting burned. I have one question though what hardness of plastic are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Great video. One thing it told me for sure was I did everything wrong. LOL Of course, I didn't inject or "shoot"......as some of you guys call it.......mine were all hand poured, but I poured with no respirator, no gloves, no eye wear, and usually wearing shorts and a tank top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimpy Posted March 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Thanks everybody !!! @MonteeSS- It holds the perfect amount so didn't need to top off too much!!! I know 1/2 of salt per 1 cup of plastic is a bit much but I've tried a bit more and a bit less and doesn't work the way I like it. 1/2 is perfect for me ! also adding 1/4 cup of softner @Big Ray- I always stand and always wear long sleeves. Better safe than sorry. I wear a respirator, glasses, gloves, have a fan blowing and keep the shed door open. At first I didn't but had a few close calls and little burns so I learned my lesson. Right now im using Do-It's soft plastic. I've tried others but I like the Do-it's. @Bob La Londe- I use 1/2 cup of salt per 1 cup of plastic and 1/4 cup of softener. Works great !!! I guess with the sinking plastic a little less salt would work. TO get the sink rate I want 1/2 cup works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basspatrol Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Thanks Skimpy, That was the best senko pouring i've seen so far on youtube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimpy Posted March 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Wow thanks basspatrol, Glad you liked it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ray Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Yeah I agree with basspatrol. And thanks Skimpy I use the same formula as you. That is why I was wondering what hardness of plastic you were using because I use Baitjunkys soft and add the same amount of salt and softener as you. I just started adding the softener and I think that my stick baits come out way better than without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimpy Posted March 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Thanks Big Ray. Have you used Do Its plastic? Just wondering how it compares to the Baitjunkys. I've been wanting to try baitjunkys but Do Its been working out great so far. Just wondering if worth it to switch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ray Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 I haven't tried Do its plastic yet. So far I have bought a gallon of Lurecrafts soft and Baitjunkys soft. I noticed that Lurecrafts plastic floats when you don't put any salt in it and Baitjunkys seems to slowly sink on its own. The fact that it sinks would not be a problem with stick baits so I say you should probably try it out one day. One of the things that I like is that it is not that expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Good job on the video. I liked the safety aspect too, gets the message across. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimpy Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.mouse Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Nice job on the video! I used to pour without a mask when I first started but quickly learned safety is a must. I picked up a mask/respirator combo and built a ventilation system. Happy, healthy and can get more done in the shop now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 I still have no idea how you shoot that big mold without a sprue extender or topping off mulpiple times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimpy Posted March 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 I still have no idea how you shoot that big mold without a sprue extender or topping off mulpiple times. Lol Its actually the perfect amount. I've had to top off if I didnt completely fill the injector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 YYeah but as it cools it has to suck in more plastic or the sprue will go hollow and you get hollow heads in the baits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimpy Posted March 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 YYeah but as it cools it has to suck in more plastic or the sprue will go hollow and you get hollow heads in the baits I have t had this issue yet, but haven't used the mold too much. I will definitely start to top off just in case. Thanks for the pointer !!!!!! YYeah but as it cools it has to suck in more plastic or the sprue will go hollow and you get hollow heads in the baits I have t had this issue yet, but haven't used the mold too much. I will definitely start to top off just in case. Thanks for the pointer !!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
