smallmouthaholic Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Do lead spinnerbait heads really need to be reinforced? Mark- they do not if there is +/- 8% antimony in your lead or you make them from Aqua pure,lead free solder.Buzz-baits made w/soft lead( x-ray room lead) become loose after 2-4 bass and water gets under the cracks and openings-goodbye paint job! Not looking to argue or start an "expert'' war on this subject- 26 years experience plus the 1st 2 w/ soft lead taught me a life long lesson( right in the back pocket) concerning soft lead and spinner/buzz-baits. I replaced 6+ dozen @ no charge to customers(25-26 years because the ones poured w/ x-ray lead loosened up.Soft lead is fine for jigs and sinkers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 So is bone marrow. That's a real helpful comment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKFerzy7 Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Not trying to argue either but i along with a few others use soft lead and powder paint and dont have any issues or need for thousand degree lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Not trying to argue either but i along with a few others use soft lead and powder paint and dont have any issues or need for thousand degree lead. Learn to dot the eyes and cross the T's before you quote or generalize w/ me..I said earlier 925 degrees for the highest temp. I use for my smelted lead/antimony mix.. I have "o" complaints/returns concerning buzz-baits and spinners baits including the painted epoxy finish.River SMB are notoriously tough on spinner and buzz-baits. A satisfied customer is a life-long customer and the small profit associated w/ this business doesn't justify aggravation/returns or complaints. To each his own-peace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckhorn79 Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 I just bought the do it ultra minnow mold and cannot get it to pour right also. It was suggested to me to hand pour it so reading this confirms that. Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimpNoodle Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 I pour that mold all the time with my RCBS. Of course most of the molds that Do-It says should be done with a ladle work quite well with my RCBS. That pot can put out a lot more lead than a Lee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 I just bought the do it ultra minnow mold and cannot get it to pour right also. It was suggested to me to hand pour it so reading this confirms that. Thanks guys! Smoke the mold w/ a beeswax candle or spray the interior w/ Dropout. Clean the excess(outside the inner cavity) w/ paint thinner(for the drop out) or wipe off the excess beeswax. Spray dropout on both sides of the ladle and keep it submerged in the molten lead in between pours. I hand pour that mold and have no problems 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leatherhead Posted January 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 just poured my first spinner bait today. Man this stuff is addicting.!! Thanks to All of you on your advice, it is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
