Miamisheriff Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Came across these the other day. Just wondering if any one has used them. Looks like you just buy the mold frame and put whatever style or size jig mold you want into it. I can seen a lot of benefits of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 Can you post some pics? Never heard of these molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miamisheriff Posted July 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 The mold frame holds 4 cavity inserts which can be swapped out with another size or style jig insert. Looks like this would save a whole lot of money and space compared to buying numerous molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 Does Jacobs still make the mold inserts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miamisheriff Posted July 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 I think its a new product line. The available inserts has double in the last few days. Its just something completely new to the market. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 25 minutes ago, Miamisheriff said: I think its a new product line. The available inserts has double in the last few days. Its just something completely new to the market. It looks interesting. i wonder if they'll offer bass jig inserts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slammingjack Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 Jacobs has them. But they ain't cheap. The Frame is $130.00 and the inserts are $30.00 each. I'll stay with the do-it molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miamisheriff Posted July 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Slammingjack said: Jacobs has them. But they ain't cheap. The Frame is $130.00 and the inserts are $30.00 each. I'll stay with the do-it molds. I get it. But I like the idea of having one mold to make any jig I want. The insert sets are priced lower than any Do-it mold and they are cnc machined. I think I'm going to pull the trigger on one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted July 19, 2023 Report Share Posted July 19, 2023 On 7/17/2023 at 2:33 PM, Slammingjack said: Jacobs has them. But they ain't cheap. The Frame is $130.00 and the inserts are $30.00 each. I'll stay with the do-it molds. At least until they come up with inserts for bass lures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted July 20, 2023 Report Share Posted July 20, 2023 I really love the concept. But here lies the problem as with the Do-It Molds. You really can only pour one jig at a time to get any kind of speed and expediency. I have tried to pour three different cavities with three different hook sizes in a Do-It mold at a time. The problem is you have three different hook sizes so you have to remember to put them in the correct cavity, then you have to put the hooks in the cavity and make sure that they are in there straight otherwise the mold won't close. You may say that it's not a big deal, but I have always had one hook move and once I straightened it another hook moves. It seems to take a longer time to pour 3 cavities then do one at a time. My only other concern would be is this. Since these are inserts, what keeps all the inserts aligned so you don't get a mismatch. For example one insert is .020 off or the cavity in the insert is not in the center. What about a piece of lead getting stuck between the inserts. Finally when I pour several hundred of one jig the mold really gets hot. I know for a fact that the mold expands some, what will that do to the inserts, will they shift? I assume all of these are machined. If this is done one by one, then this will be very costly. If this is mass produced then I can see inserts not all being the same size which could cause problems. Now I will say this, I like the fact that you can maybe put three different mold inserts into a holder. You can then set up all three for a run. For example , put in a ball jig, football jig and an arky jig. Then you can pour the ball head first, next pour the football jig and finally the arky head. I like the idea. If you do buy these let us know how it goes. I am very curious however skeptical. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Young Posted July 20, 2023 Report Share Posted July 20, 2023 (edited) I own a few of his soft plastic molds & i'll say it seems to me like he has his own way of doing things but i'm pretty confident in his abilities when it comes to molds. I'd like to have one of his production soft plastic machines & will probably buy one closer to retirement if he's still making them. Edited July 20, 2023 by Les Young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miamisheriff Posted July 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2023 11 hours ago, cadman said: I really love the concept. But here lies the problem as with the Do-It Molds. You really can only pour one jig at a time to get any kind of speed and expediency. I have tried to pour three different cavities with three different hook sizes in a Do-It mold at a time. The problem is you have three different hook sizes so you have to remember to put them in the correct cavity, then you have to put the hooks in the cavity and make sure that they are in there straight otherwise the mold won't close. You may say that it's not a big deal, but I have always had one hook move and once I straightened it another hook moves. It seems to take a longer time to pour 3 cavities then do one at a time. My only other concern would be is this. Since these are inserts, what keeps all the inserts aligned so you don't get a mismatch. For example one insert is .020 off or the cavity in the insert is not in the center. What about a piece of lead getting stuck between the inserts. Finally when I pour several hundred of one jig the mold really gets hot. I know for a fact that the mold expands some, what will that do to the inserts, will they shift? I assume all of these are machined. If this is done one by one, then this will be very costly. If this is mass produced then I can see inserts not all being the same size which could cause problems. Now I will say this, I like the fact that you can maybe put three different mold inserts into a holder. You can then set up all three for a run. For example , put in a ball jig, football jig and an arky jig. Then you can pour the ball head first, next pour the football jig and finally the arky head. I like the idea. If you do buy these let us know how it goes. I am very curious however skeptical. Looks like the dowel pins in the frame align the inserts. If you take a close look the farthest pin from the hinge its longer and aligns the both halves when closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 Who was Rick? I've been here since 2005 and I don't remember him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miamisheriff Posted July 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2023 Mine was delivered the other day and overall I'm happy with it. The advertised jig weights are almost spot on depending on what hook size is used. The sprues break clean from the jigs and are ready for paint immediately. The wire keepers are a pain to load but that's just because of their small size. I Haven't seen any new inserts come out for a week or so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted August 20, 2023 Report Share Posted August 20, 2023 Really cool idea but I don’t crappie fish all that much 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
