Crymdawg Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 Hit there Tackle Underground family. I'm in a bind and looking for some suggestions. I've poured and powder coated about 30 bladed jig heads using the SPARKIE Jig head mold and the techniques shown on YouTube on the Lure Making channel. The problem now is that I can't figure on how to close the eye of the, WEY525 wire form, to keep the blades from working off. I had to slightly open the eye of the wire form to get a very thin Ignition Point file in to clean up some lead. I've tried using a pliers, but it leaves marks in the Powder Paint. I've even tried to use a Tack Hammer and put the jig head down on my wooden work table and then striking the eye, but alas the eye stays closed. Any constructive suggestions would be deeply suggested. See the enclosed photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 Small channel lock pliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 Round nosed pliers maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjiggin1955 Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 I use round nose pliers to close the eyelet. I pour both 3/8oz and 1/2oz blade baits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crymdawg Posted October 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 How/Where do I apply the Round nose pliers ?? Do I put the pin portion in the eye?? Or the cup portion over the eye ?? I really don't want to scuff up any more power paint finishes !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjiggin1955 Posted October 3, 2023 Report Share Posted October 3, 2023 Slip the pin in eye first notch then cup the eyelet on top squeeze down and rotate down it will close the eye down blade wont slip out. I use stainless steal eyelets and the bass ain't going to bend those no matter how big they are. Ive built alot of blade baits in my time and I've never had one fail. Use round nose pliers you wont scuff the powder paints at all. Channel lock pliers you will if your not careful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 On 9/30/2023 at 3:00 PM, bassjiggin1955 said: I use round nose pliers to close the eyelet. I pour both 3/8oz and 1/2oz blade baits I sure would enjoy a few of those unfinished jigs, Hit me up if you don't mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjiggin1955 Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 Az im currently retired from manufacturing and not taking on any new customers. You might check on You Tube im sure you might find somebody that can make a blade jig head for you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
