Matt Becker Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 My question is HOW!!! what do i need to buy. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman843 Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 I haven't started to pour tubes yet but when I do I will probably get a mold from dels I like the 2 part molds the best but lc makes one but I tried lc senco mold and didn't like it the bait didn't like to come out very well the tube mold looks to be the same way that and you can only make one tube at a time with that mold long process but they have a tail slicer that looks like it would be nice to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njrfishing Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 I picked up lurecrafts tube mold, it took a few pours to get them to turned out ok but they are not a fast production mold because you have to pull the out of the mold and you can streach them out of its shape if the plastic is still soft. It takes about 5 min for one tube unless you get many of them. Del has an aluminum mold that would work faster (thats what I may get in the future) and if you search for tubes here there are people who dip there own tubes, I've tried it but need a lot more practice. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 Forget the mold.Much too slow to make any amount of tubes,unless you have a lot of molds,and a lot of help. Horizontal dip using rods would be a good start.Much faster!!Less plastic,much less investment. There are a lot of articals covering this method on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Becker Posted July 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 I searched through the forum and found a little help, but not exaclty what i was looking for. I just need to make a few fror someone and maybe a few for myself, so i bought the LC mold last night. Im still looking for some rods to dip with. Can i do it with bolts? Im going to be dipping into a pryex that was melted in a micro. Is this set up ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 You can use bolts,aluminum rod,brass rod,I have even used heavy electric wire.Don't use wood,or plastic to dip.Wood bubbles,unless coated with Devcon two ton epoxy. Plastic is a mess.You can do as you mentioned,with good results.Making tubes is a lot easier than pouring most lures. I use aluminum rods with coat hanger wire handles bent at a 90.I melt my plastic in a microwave,using a Pyrex measuring cup,then pour it into a small loaf pan,that is setting on a small electric hot plate to maintain the tempature.The rods are dipped horzontaly.then set aside to cool.This is a very fast procedure.It is a nice setup for making small,or large runs of tubes.You can use a small amount as 4 oz of plastic to make a couple dozen of tubes. Let me know if you need further help.I can send you photos of my setup,and how I do it.Really not too hard to make a bunch.I have helped a bunch of people over the years.Photos are better than the written word for me. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Becker Posted July 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 im going to go TRY make some right now, i'll let you know how they turn out. I still dont understand your set-up, so could you please send my pictures. mattbecker621@verizon.net Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 Matt, Don't forget to lub the rods.I use garlic Pam,but there are other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Becker Posted July 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 I made some, but they were bad. And i had to use a TON of plastic for just a couple. I had to fill my cup just to dip a few. I just used old stuff to practice. Can you send me pictures of how you do it? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 The pictures have been sent.The full cup is why I dip mine in a small heated bread pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Becker Posted July 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 Im going to make those bolts right now. I'll get a bread pan too. What kind of burner should i get? and where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 The hot plate I use is one from Wal Mart.I used to use the kitchen stove when I started but if you drip on the burner it will make a stink.The lady of the house would object.There fore the hot plate. The rods shown in the email picture are made of aluminum rods from the hobby store.The handle is a piece of coat hanger wire glued into a hole drilled into one end of the 1/4 inch rod.Use JB WELD.Bend the wire prior to glueing.Usually the rods come in one foot lengths,and I make 3 or 4 dipping rods.I have Made six inch tubes with tails on each end to fish wacky style.Use a bunch of salt,and you will get a nice fall rate that the fish like.I use the tube type plastic from Lure Craft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Becker Posted July 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 THANKS!! i get it now. 1 more question. What is that thing you cut the tails with?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 The tail cutter is made of rotary blades bought at Wal Mart cloth section.I was helped with making it by the members of this forum.I sent you a diagram and parts list by email.You should get it soon.Keep me posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Becker Posted July 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 i have NO idea how to make that cutter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 Matt, First did you get my diagram on the cutter?I emailed it to you.If you didn't get it I will send it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Becker Posted July 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 yes i got it but i dont get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 I sent written instuctions,as well as the diagram, by email,to you and I hope that will help.It is not complicated.This will make you the long handled version.If you look at the components you will find out it is easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njrfishing Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 Hi bojon, Is it possible for you to send me that same info? I tried to dip tubes also but just made a mess and got so frusterated I just gave up dipping them.I use the LC mold and make a few at a time now it is a very slow process.It would be great to see some pictures to understand how it's done. Thanks. My email is ndsfds@yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Becker Posted July 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 Thanks bojon you are a Great person. Thanks so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windal Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 Bojon, I'll take that info as well if you don't mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncleskippy Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 bojon, I know this is a "ME Too" post, but if you get a chance, could you email me the instruction on making tubes. danielap@forsyth.cc Thanks Skip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 Not sure if I posted this earlier, but Ron "bojon" sent us some video awhile back, heres a link & thank you Ron for the simple & efficient method. NOTE: 4+MB I'll work to shrink the file some. http://www.tackleunderground.com/video/tubetut_bojon.wmv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassnRandy Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 That is a fantastic way of doing it. Great video!How many times are you dipping them and are you having any problem with cooling plastic that gives you a misshaped tube. (too thick on one side)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 First of all thanks redg8r!!! For posting the short movies and the excellent editing.I wish I could do the editing. To the many members that contacted me by email watch this movie and feel free to ask any questions.I do need a email address in order to send the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
