Hoosierdaddy Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 I am wooden crankbait builder who is very interested in attempting to build plastic cranks as well. I remember quite some time ago a tutorial on plastic crank mold building being available but I cant seem to find it anywhere.I have very limited experience in this area but am very curious about it. Thank you in advance. David Jaroscak djaroscak@yahoo.com AKA Hossierdaddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladesandbaits Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Hoosier, I am not sure the knowledge data is back up yet. I am still having to learn this new format but the (tut) you are looking for is in ther. I believe it was put there by Artbrush(shawn) Maybe someone else like Tally can direct you. Blades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffo Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 hoosier, that (tut) you are after is in the knowlage data base as i hare read it many times + use those same directions to make my own baits with little fuss its called - intro to clay bed moulding , or you can serch for 2 part moulding process in same data base only im not sure if its back up ??? blades you are right that Artbrush(shawn) posted that tutorial , its a great read hope that this you find what you are looking for Hoosier griffo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Brush Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Hey Guys, Untill we get the KB reloaded you can find the tutorial here: 2 part mold w/thruwire harness Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVaGitzit Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 I just read through your tut Shawn and that is wonderfully done. You cover everything needed for a begginer like me to get it right the first time. Thank you for your knowledge and helping us beginners avoid some mistakes I would probably make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Brush Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 Gitzit, There is one revision... a more fool proof spru and vent system can be seen here. I refer to it as Vytautas's Twin Tail Ports. http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=866&d=1091780539 The mold in my tutorial needs to be shaken nose down to release any airbubbles that get trapped under the lip notch when casting blanks. Vy's ports keep the lure nose down while casting thus releasing any air. That's the only revision I'd make to the tutorial. Thanx for the kind words. Tight Lines, Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
