Paden22 Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Hey guys I make 6.5" and 8.5" swimbaits made out of poplar wood and they have incredible action. However, I am debating on cutting down on the time of carving all of these out and switching to resin. I have no clue how to get started on this or what the best/optimal process is for converting my wood baits to resin. I dont know what resin I need, what mold making/silicone material I need. Should I cut the wood blank into segments before casting the mold and then piece it together after the resin one is cast? Or should I cut the resin into segments after it is cast? Can anyone give me a step by step process that works for them? Or maybe even a video? Thanks,Paden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1976 Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 There's a guy on here that does CNC molds he fills with foam resin. That looks like the way to go. Never made that type of bait though. https://m.facebook.com/groups/1556066257957309?view=permalink&id=1891467747750490 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paden22 Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 I am in contact with him, his molds are incredible but very expensive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 I know nothing about computers and milling, but I'm guessing it takes a lot of time to write a computer code for those milling machines, and time is money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landry Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Check out solarbaits' videos on YouTube. He is very skilled and has a video on how to make a two part silicon mold that will easily turn your wooden baits into resin. I have used his techniques to make two part POP molds for large soft plastic Muskie baits. You have already done all the hard work in designing your bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenlures Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 I make a 7 1/2" lure out of resin with microballons and it works great Check out www.alumilite.com and they will have everything you need plus information on making molds along with videos. Save yourself some time and go here first. Wayne 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
