Darkman Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 I put out a question about horizontal Tube dipping AKA bojons technique and got just two people to answer and for that I am very grateful. But I know there are more of you who can help, When Bojons past away last year, we lost a good man and a great deal of information. I have looked every where on this site and on the Web for info and have found close to nothing but I know many of you know how to do this but are unwilling to share. this Infor on horizontal dipping will disappear with time and a very important piece of info for making tubes will be gone forever, I am simply if you have anything on horizontal Dipping tube to please put up on here, only a few people have his CD that he made and he was working on a E book that I have no Idea if it came about. I wish for this not to die and be forgotten...add any and all info on this, its all good, don't put links up, write the info your self, if you have a DVD put it up on you tube or on here, Bojons was trying to do just that before he got so sick, I would hate to see this mans legacy forgotten since he helped so many openly and freely...thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 I really don't think it's a case of not willing to share info as MANY on here do. I believe it's more the fact that not many make tubes. There are many who pour, inject, or shoot plastics, but tube-making is an entirely different set-up. Personally, I looked into it while I poured, but decided I just didn't wanna mess with it. And yes, Bojon was the man when it came to making them, and he will certainly be missed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 (edited) I dipped some horizontal just didn't see it as being any easier or better than vertical so have stuck to vertical. As far as it being secret or guys not wanting to share it, I don't think that is the case. It isn't exactly tricky. Edited April 16, 2015 by Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 I dipped some horizontal just didn't see it as being any easier or better than vertical so have stuck to vertical. As far as it being secret or guys not wanting to share it, I don't think that is the case. It isn't exactly tricky. Bread loaf pan with wood handle attached, heat plastic and dump into pan. Keep plastic hot on griddle. Your dipping rods are L shaped some ended up using two that were then attached to handle and dipped two at a time (did see a three version also). The dipping rods were usually 1/4 aluminum but any metal works. Clothes hanger was used or similar wire and inserted in the rod and JB welded into place. After dipping you hang them vertical until cool, slide them off, cut to length and cut tails. Various ways to build your holder. I am not for sure if it evolved from that as I didn't pay much attention to it after trying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhahn427 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 As Travis said ........ I made some larger 1s using copper pipe with jb weld to hold the rod inside and made a rounded head ........ My molds were for saltwater use but I only dipped them once ........ Still will get back to it someday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsic Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 I dipped tubes for awhile the only problem I had was the need to keep a lot of plastic in the cup so I was able to maintain the 3.5 inch tubes, I had a 4 rod dipper so after a couple of dips I had to add more plastic to the cup to keep the depth up, other than that dipping worked great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 I have always just "dipped" from the cup. I just tilt the cup as needed and could (not for sure if still can as don't do it near as often) dip out a 4 oz cup of plastic off one heating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsic Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 I have an injection tube mold from anglin A I, Love it, still have to cut the tails but I had to on the dipped tubes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 I think in another thread it was mentioned that I had up loaded the information some time back and the URL is there. Maybe a week or so before I can help out any more .. Dealing with my wife's health problems at the present and is taking all of my time except for a few minutes here and there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 (edited) Erick, A few years ago a buddy who fishes tubes a lot asked me if I could dip one with allen wrench, so it would have a hex shape. After asking here if it would work, I tried it. It was easy, but the outside rounded itself off, so the hex shape was lost. Any long, thin metal piece can be used for dipping tubes. I bet you could even use wood dowels, as long as they were sealed and sanded smooth. The hollow body swimbaits are just dipped using a spoon shaped tool. Frank from here has a video somewhere showing how he does it. I remember seeing a round disc with half a dozen shafts attached that someone here used to dip six tubes at a time. So it's not hard to do. Just takes some time to get a system that works for you. I would think finding a dipping tray that is the right size and depth, and that can be kept hot on a hot plate, would be the hardest part. And then, of course, there is the cutting of the tails, which is a whole 'nother subject! Edited April 17, 2015 by mark poulson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
