GB GONE Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 Just opened a gallon of plastic (Calhoun's)..mixed it as always, added a cup or so of softener (to the gallon), as always and then put some in my pyrex to pour. Poured out some really, really, really soft baits??? Not sticky though!! So I went back and re-mixed my gallon for a full 2 minutes (whew!!) and repeated the process of heating in the mic. Result....really, really, really soft (to soft) baits???!!! This is my..ummmm..guess I lost count...gallon of plastic and I've never had my baits this soft...they are just to soft for me!!! Anybody have any ideas??? Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 I got one like that once Jim. My fault though.........I dumped all my softener in before checking the batch. That's a "No-No" for any plastic. Luckily, our local shop had some hardener. Ended up with an extra gallon of plastic in the long run. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james bradshaw Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 The one five gallon bucket of Calhouns, I got from dell I added softener to with no problems. But it bubbled like crazy, it took for ever to get the bubbles out... Then last March I baught a 55 gallon drum, and if you add any softener to that stuff without salt, you will end up with a sticky mess for a worm. That stuff makes good senkos without much softener though. Maybe they have a little inconsistency in their batches. I guess I'll find out with the next drum! I have been surprised at the amount of softener some of you guys have been adding to the calhouns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted February 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 Just added a little softener though...guess I should run some baits before adding any though...just never occurred to me. Hope I can get some more from Del as I've got a BUNCh of orders to pour this weekend!!!! Thanks guys!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 I had a 5 gal bucket from Del that went up like a volcano in the micro. Couldn't do a thing with it. Del replaced it for me. (good man) I've several more buckets from del with no problem. Iwould suggest you contact Del and talk with him. They are good people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted February 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 Just to let ya'll know...I had emailed Del while posting the question about the plastic. Little did I know that April had called my cell phone, emailed me once and Del had emailed me twice. WOW!!!! We are still playing phone tag because of the time difference but is that service or what!! My mom doesn't even call me back that fast !! I will be hard pressed to use any other plastic from any other supplier :!: Plus, he makes some mean molds !!!!! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeminoleFan Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 Del and April are Great to work with. I highly recommend them to everyone. Plus he does great custom work too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
