cheesehead Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Here's an idea for any one using do-it molds. I put a small gate hook and screw eye across the back of the hanles on my do-it molds to hold the mold shut while I pour my lead. No more messing with clamps to hold he mold shut. I've only been pouring jig heads since Christmas (guess what my preasant was ) so I don't know i this may not be a new idea but it's new to me. This may work with other molds as well but I only own do-it's right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebler_custom_baits Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 I dont clamp. I hold the handels together. It is much much faster for me to do this however i see how this or clamps helps with huge molds maybe. Cool idea if you clamp them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesehead Posted January 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 I was having a problem with my jig hooks falling out of place. It probably has somthing to do with how I preheat my molds (on top of my wood stove) and melt my lead, inside the wood stove. I just place a small kettle on top of the coals. you have to watch closely that you don't over heat the lead though. As soon as the lead is melted I pull the kettle and pour my jigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Cheesehead You might considering in investing in a bottom feed pot. Lot easier to use, safer, and would speed up your production. You have to be extremely careful with melted lead. Lots of good info in the archives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
