Bassinjunkie88 Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 I want to get into making my own tubes with some dipping rods and making my own tube splitter. Who all out here is doing this and what kind of setup and/or advice can you share? Pics are cool too! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aulrich Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 here is a start, they were posted a couple of months ago 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinjunkie88 Posted May 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Thanks for the video link. Looks pretty straightforward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porkrind Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Yeah I’ll be doing that to thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthBelleGroveOutdoors Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 I started doing tubes after watching the video. I do not do his hot plastic 'sagging' technique where he flips the block upside down and back until the plastic cools. Instead I hold the block upside down after dipping until the plastic starts to stiffen and then gently brush the strings of plastic off on the side of the cup. I find less bulges and deformed tube heads. That's my style, the author of the video seems to get great results with his technique too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinjunkie88 Posted May 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 1 hour ago, SouthBelleGroveOutdoors said: I started doing tubes after watching the video. I do not do his hot plastic 'sagging' technique where he flips the block upside down and back until the plastic cools. Instead I hold the block upside down after dipping until the plastic starts to stiffen and then gently brush the strings of plastic off on the side of the cup. I find less bulges and deformed tube heads. That's my style, the author of the video seems to get great results with his technique too. How did tube cutting work for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthBelleGroveOutdoors Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 58 minutes ago, Bassinjunkie88 said: How did tube cutting work for you? It went well. I got a hockey puck and bought some razor blades I could attach to each other with a screw. I spaced them apart with a small washer. I attached the puck and razors to my ammo reloading press to cut the tails. I can't do very large tubes because my razors are only 1.5 inches long . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinjunkie88 Posted May 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Nice. I tried with just a piece of wood and a can crusher, but it doesn't cut evenly or all the way through. I don't have any real type of press to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthBelleGroveOutdoors Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Bassinjunkie88 said: Nice. I tried with just a piece of wood and a can crusher, but it doesn't cut evenly or all the way through. I don't have any real type of press to use. I had tried a press that converts a hand drill into a drill press. You just don't get the leverage. Amazon has a Lee reloading press for $35 new. If you look around I'm sure you can find used for less than $20 and maybe under $10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aulrich Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 in the original thread where this video was posted first there is a picture for how folks do the roller tail cutter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robalo01 Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 Instead of normal single-edged razor blades, try replacement box cutter blades. They are longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthBelleGroveOutdoors Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 7 minutes ago, robalo01 said: Instead of normal single-edged razor blades, try replacement box cutter blades. They are longer. The only problem is they don't have a hole to run a screw through. Most that I saw had nothing or a notch or two at the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robalo01 Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 I put in a spacer and submerged in epoxy. Box them in with a small wooden box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthBelleGroveOutdoors Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 4 minutes ago, robalo01 said: I put in a spacer and submerged in epoxy. Box them in with a small wooden box. I thought about that but didn't want to try it and have it not work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robalo01 Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 It works. Put a little worm oil on the blades so you can pull the tube out easily. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 Also put some gum rubber down to cut against. It will work a lot better than a wooden block. You can get it at Grainger fairly cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthBelleGroveOutdoors Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 56 minutes ago, Driftwood said: Also put some gum rubber down to cut against. It will work a lot better than a wooden block. You can get it at Grainger fairly cheap. The hockey puck idea mentioned in the video worked for me., less than #2 from Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRJ Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 Works for me. http://anglingai.com/tail-cutter/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 Ace hardware has the blades, space with washers, and doesn't take much effort to cut with a wood packer and self heal mat. Can create all sorts of different set ups if needed but simple hard to beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzeback Cowboy Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 On 5/14/2018 at 9:13 AM, SouthBelleGroveOutdoors said: It went well. I got a hockey puck and bought some razor blades I could attach to each other with a screw. I spaced them apart with a small washer. I attached the puck and razors to my ammo reloading press to cut the tails. I can't do very large tubes because my razors are only 1.5 inches long . Can you take a picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthBelleGroveOutdoors Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 (edited) On 5/22/2018 at 2:27 PM, Bronzeback Cowboy said: Can you take a picture? I made a flat base to hold the razors . The base slides into the slot for the shell holder on my press. It's primitive and I used a stick welder, not the best for detailed work! The puck is just attached to the top with duct tape wrapped to act like double sided tape. Lots of leverage. Edited May 25, 2018 by SouthBelleGroveOutdoors 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzeback Cowboy Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 11 hours ago, SouthBelleGroveOutdoors said: I made a flat base to hold the razors . The base slides into the slot for the shell holder on my press. It's primitive and I used a stick welder, not the best for detailed work! The puck is just attached to the top with duct tape wrapped to act like double sided tape. Lots of leverage. Awesome! I just got my setup for tail splitting working like an engine. It's amazing to me that in 2018 there isn't a standard, go to product for this reason given the popularity for making soft plastics. Sure lurecraft has one but not everyone wants to drop $140 for a press that only does one thing. How long would you say your blades last? Additionally, what kind of oil are you using (if any) on your blades? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthBelleGroveOutdoors Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Bronzeback Cowboy said: Awesome! I just got my setup for tail splitting working like an engine. It's amazing to me that in 2018 there isn't a standard, go to product for this reason given the popularity for making soft plastics. Sure lurecraft has one but not everyone wants to drop $140 for a press that only does one thing. How long would you say your blades last? Additionally, what kind of oil are you using (if any) on your blades? I haven't done it enough to comment on the blades. I use food grade mineral oil I got at the local hardware store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 1 hour ago, SouthBelleGroveOutdoors said: I haven't done it enough to comment on the blades. I use food grade mineral oil I got at the local hardware store. Could you use a cooking spray? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthBelleGroveOutdoors Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 3 hours ago, mark poulson said: Could you use a cooking spray? I don't know. I guess you could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
