alfredo7zavala Posted March 9, 2018 Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 Per 8oz of Plastisol, I’m using 2 TBs of salt. Which I’m adding before heating. I’ve trialed with blended powdered salt & fine salt. my stick baits are weighing 9g. I have tested them & they do sink well but I would like them to weigh 10-11g. Does a certain brand of salt suspend in the plastisol better than others? Also, does Glass Bead Media help with density of stick baits? But I’ve alsp ready because that it can scratch your injector from others experience any insight or info would be really appreciated, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBehr Posted March 9, 2018 Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 Google: glass bead material for Senkos for lots of links. It's important to get the correct media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelhains Posted March 9, 2018 Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 I use 80 grit bead blasting media. Start with 1-2 tablespoons per cup of uncooked plastic and adjust for desired sink rate from there. I don't bother with salt anymore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted March 10, 2018 Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 https://www.ebay.com/itm/8-LBS-Glass-Bead-Medium-Grit-MIL-SPEC-8-70-100-grit-Sand-Blasting-Abrasive-/111672165459?hash=item1a002e0453:g:VocAAOxydgZTKU6c 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 The formula to get an 11g 5" stick (salt or glass beads) per 8oz medium plastic is 4 tablespoon 2 tablespoon softener. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanmc Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 9 hours ago, MonteSS said: The formula to get an 11g 5" stick (salt or glass beads) per 8oz medium plastic is 4 tablespoon 2 tablespoon softener. Probably depends on the mold. That formula in a do-it essential series 5" senko comes out right at 10g for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 My Dels mold (Same as Senko) four heaping are 11g. I forgot to mention heaping LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfredo7zavala Posted March 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 What brand of salt are you guys using? I believe the one I’m using is settling to quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 For me, keeping salt suspended is a trade off. Powdering my salt keeps it in suspension a long time, but it turns my colors milky. The coarsersalts keep the baits clearer, but I have to constantly stir. I don't have a magic answer. Sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 Trying to get accurate weight to some people is a real nesesity. So tell me why everyone tells you teaspoons heaping or not but is every teaspoon the same, I think not. You all seem to have a great scale but no one weighs the salt or media and it would not matter what salt or media you use. I would think this would be the way to go to get more accurate formulas. Heck for that matter when using such small amounts weigh the plastic and all. There would be some differences is molds but way more accurate if you want the weight so close to the original. Then just work with other additives the get the wiggle right. Just the thought I had while reading this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanmc Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 Good point Frank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMc1 Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 13 hours ago, Frank said: Trying to get accurate weight to some people is a real nesesity. So tell me why everyone tells you teaspoons heaping or not but is every teaspoon the same, I think not. You all seem to have a great scale but no one weighs the salt or media and it would not matter what salt or media you use. I would think this would be the way to go to get more accurate formulas. Heck for that matter when using such small amounts weigh the plastic and all. There would be some differences is molds but way more accurate if you want the weight so close to the original. Then just work with other additives the get the wiggle right. Just the thought I had while reading this. What I have been doing for years. EVERYTHING gets weighed, plastic, salt, colour, flake. Only way to get consistent results day after day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
