Cole m Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 So I got the kietech mold from baitmolds and it looks great besides the fact that on almost every shot there are usually 2 dimples near the nose of the bait, and sometimes the tail has little chips on it. I have tried different temps, and holding pressure. Anyone have any tips on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus1969 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 I have the same problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cami Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) Let try to lightly oil cavities, continue to hold pressure and over fill the sprue. Bye Cami Edited August 12, 2019 by Cami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitjunkys Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 Lets call it bait molds knockoff, Not Keitech, Baitmolds don't make molds for keitech, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canga~ Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 Try shooting it faster, I have the 2.8” version and when I used it shooting fast filled the tails better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowFISH Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 I've made quite a few swimbait molds with tails like that - getting the air out of the tails is a major PITA. Granted - they look great and work great - but are hit and miss on bubbles right where you're getting it. I found that the closer the angle of the tail edge (the edge your getting the bubbles on) is to 90 degrees from the mold split - the more trapped bubbles you'll get. Pretty sure it has to do with air getting trapped further up in the tail - and then not being pushed out fully before the cavity fills below it and seals off. That mold looks like the tail is pretty close to 90 degrees and is deep/wide... so I think you might have challenges with it no matter what you try. If you can't get them out with process (as others have mentioned above) - maybe add a few small vents in the tail and see if that helps the air push out. On a few of the mold I've made - I carved HUGE vents - almost more like appendages - to let the air/plastic migrate out of the tail - and then just trim them off. But I only make stuff on an hobby (personal level) so don't care about that extra work. J. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William DeMent Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 In the deepest part of the tail drill a 1/16 hole then on the outside cover with metal tape. Take a pin Poke a small hole in the center of the tape pour. I have a few mold I had to do this. Problem Solved instantly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus1969 Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 DeMent please post a picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William DeMent Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 This is how I fix the Abrupt 90ﾟ angle in the tail portion of the mold 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William DeMent Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Here is the metal tape on the outside of mold with a pin hole in it. Fixed my problems tail fills Perfectly every time now 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowFISH Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 15 hours ago, William DeMent said: In the deepest part of the tail drill a 1/16 hole then on the outside cover with metal tape. Take a pin Poke a small hole in the center of the tape pour. I have a few mold I had to do this. Problem Solved instantly Where was this suggestion when I was beating my head like crazy!!! LOL!! Nice tip - makes alot of sense! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dink Master Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Drill hole on one side or both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William DeMent Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 I drilled on both sides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dink Master Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 4 hours ago, William DeMent said: I drilled on both sides Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
