dwendt1978 Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 Just wanted to know if you guys could help me out with my pouring. I use a pyrex cup with Calhoun plastic in the microwave. I have a Del-Mart mold, (might be my problem) lol JUST KIDDING DEL!!! The mold is some of the best craftmanship I've seen. But after pouring, and you have the sprue on top, guess that's what you'd call it. It settles and I end up with about a 1 inch a bubble it the very tip of the worm. Happens on about half of the ones I make. I stir the plastic pretty good, perhaps not well enough?? It's also a 7 cavity mold. And I pour all of them and let it cool. And the mold gets hot, About as hot as the misses when I make a mess. And maybe it just takes practice but I have so many friends that use store bought ones that I'd love to be able to pump a bunch of them out and am not sure how to do that either. Not to sell them but make them for my fishing buddies and most of you sell them so you know how to pump a ton of them out. Any Suggestions?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millsryno Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 I'd recommend searching for "bubble" or "bubbles". There is more info on this topic than you can imagine. Everybody has the same problem as you when they first start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 That bubble is caused by a few things. when the plastic cools it shrinks, so you must keep the spruce filled at all times with plastic, pour 3 cavities then pour some more on the top of the previous ones. Settling will cause it also all those little ribs in there need to get filled when this happens its pulls plastic form the middle again do whats posted above. the main cause that we find is when people are filling the mold they tend to cover the opening which does not allow air to escape. if you have a steady hand pour right down the center of the hole, or on one side. some people say it works better for them if they tilt the mold slightly. if you cover that hole with plastic( too much at one time when pouring) just goto the next hole cause that cavity is pretty much done. a few pours with the above in mind will get you used to pouring and you will get better at it . one other thing if your hands are shakey try to rest the side of you wrist on something while pouring it helps alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 All is not lost if you get a tube of air at the top (typical of a cold mold), cut the stick(s) down to the solid part (usually only 1/3 or less) and refill with hot plastic. You can take a wooden skewer (for ka bobs) and poke the bubble at the top and then pour some more, making sure to overfill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtrs5kprs Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 Del is right on. Even on cavities that look like they have poured correctly you still need to go back and top off the sprue. I think this is because we are pouring a full round bait without benefit of pressurization to force the air out. In this case gravity and the incoming hot plastic have to gradually push the air out of the cavity. You can actually hear and feel it leave the cavity if you pay close enough attention while pouring with one of the stik molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVaGitzit Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 Would tapping on the mold help get the air out or is the stuff just too thick. As you can tell I am not yet pouring but will be soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 Too thick. It begins to cool fast as soon as it hits the walls of the mold. Some heat the mold before using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 It is harder to pour sticks out of a pyrex you need to re fill after about the 3rd stick, goiing with a crock pot like I did in the turkey fryer link works alot better, you almost never need to re-fill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 Sounds good, but what does the turkey taste like later? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 Butter ball and garlic/ salt to taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dwendt1978 Posted March 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 TR21X, Can you explain the crock pot/ turkey fryer thing to me. The wardon won't miss the crock pot for a few hours. If she does... And how do you pour it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 TR21X' date='Can you explain the crock pot/ turkey fryer thing to me. [b']The wardon won't miss the crock pot for a few hours.[/b] If she does... And how do you pour it. Thanks Now thats the funniest thing I have heard all day.... My Fishing buddies Named My wife the warden a few years ago, now thats her nickname used alot... I will have to let her know that she aint the only warden. She will probally be relieved. Delw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 You won't be able to steal the wardens pot and return it without a fight, LOL Check this link out and then see if it answers any of your questions http://www.tackleunderground.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=7340 I do have pictures of mine up as well as someone else's idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrawChuck Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 You might get away with using it with a dipper...just be sure to peel out all the plastic when you're done and wash it good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 I just recieved a Del Mold the other day and have not yet started my first ever pour. The kit really don't have any instruction on how to mix all the goodie's that come with it. So how about it Del, any instructions for a first timer? Great looking mold, looking to purchase more soon. thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 tom click here or read through this site, theres some good articles here. I can guide you step by step of the way on the phone also ( I wont be in tomorrow) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 tom click here or read through this site, theres some good articles here. I can guide you step by step of the way on the phone also ( I wont be in tomorrow) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
