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Jigs, Spinnerbaits and Sinkers => Bass Jigs => Topic started by: DF on 03/14/17 17:38 UTC

Title: My First Castings
Post by: DF on 03/14/17 17:38 UTC: Well I finally got around to pouring my own lead. I started with jigs that I use (and lose) the most, darter heads and tube and tail jigs. The whole process was pretty darn easy, I had a couple dozen jigs poured up in no time. Thanks to everyone that got me pointed in the right direction.
Here are a couple pics, nothing fancy and I need a bit more practice powder painting but its a start.
(http://i.imgur.com/dLsmWd1.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/5DUmSbS.jpg)
Title: Re: My First Castings
Post by: 2XL on 03/14/17 17:55 UTC: Good job D ! Those bait holder barbs can be a pain to get to fill out sometimes.
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Post by: Grizz12 on 03/14/17 18:22 UTC: Nice work
Title: Re: My First Castings
Post by: Lines on 03/14/17 18:34 UTC: Looking good DF. I was a little nervous on my first try, but it was much easier than I anticipated. Safety is a must though. I still want to try powder painting. Yours look really nice.
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Post by: Mike J on 03/14/17 18:41 UTC: Those look sweet DF. I really like that green color closest to the camera. Powder paint?
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Post by: Fatman on 03/14/17 18:48 UTC: Looking good!
Title: Re: My First Castings
Post by: DF on 03/14/17 19:41 UTC: Thanks guys, Mike J I got the powder paint from Janns netcraft, its called watermelon pepper.
Title: Re: My First Castings
Post by: WALLEYE WACKER on 03/14/17 23:09 UTC: Great job. What size dart do you have. Really like the paint job.
Title: Re: My First Castings
Post by: DF on 03/15/17 05:27 UTC: Quote from: WALLEYE WACKER on 03/14/17 23:09 UTC
What size dart do you have.
Thanks W, I have the 1/4 and 3/8 mold, model DTR-5-1438. Really like the 1/4 paired with a 3.5 or 4'' grub
Title: Re: My First Castings
Post by: BareKnuckleJigs on 03/15/17 05:37 UTC: Nice 'n Clean Jigs der D!

I dig me some Watermelon Pepper. Transluscent Watermelon with some .015" Black flake. Kickin'.
Title: Re: My First Castings
Post by: BareKnuckleJigs on 03/15/17 05:41 UTC: 32746 hooks?
Title: Re: My First Castings
Post by: WALLEYE WACKER on 03/15/17 07:50 UTC: DF that the same mold I have you'll get a lot of use out of that one. I use that one with 5" wuzt it ,4.5" swim shad , 3.5 & 4" grubs , flippin zip, and also tie buck tail and marabo jig that are killer for walleye's.
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Post by: ctom on 03/15/17 08:15 UTC: Nice stuff for the first time around. Those are nice paint jobs bud!
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Post by: Denny Welch on 03/15/17 09:44 UTC: Good job, DF. I especially like the green darter head. Are you using a fluid bed yet for powder coating? Check out TJ's for clamps and, oh yeah, you might want to start buying hooks in bulk...100's / 1,000's. A bigger toaster oven would be nice and a few smaller files are always handy. Like plastics, pouring lead can turn into an addiction. The only difference is that if you don't treat the lead stuff right they'll come back and stick ya so get some small Band-Aids for the bleeders. Oh yeah, you'll have to keep the Corvette outside. You'll soon need the space for all your lead molds. Oh yeah, a sharp ice pick is good to have for plugged eyes. (Don't make the same mistake Tom made...I meant the "hook" eyes...).

Congrats on your first pour.
Title: Re: My First Castings
Post by: DF on 03/15/17 14:00 UTC: BKJ the hooks are VMC 9147, I plan on trying a few different hooks out.
No fluid bed yet Denny, I can see this being just as addictive as plastics for sure.
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Post by: cabled70 on 03/15/17 19:36 UTC: Niiiiiiiice looking. Good job!
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Post by: TWard on 07/02/19 08:43 UTC: Looks great! Where did you buy your lead from? I am looking to start pouring myself.
Title: Re: My First Castings
Post by: DF on 07/02/19 17:33 UTC: I bought my lead from Do-it. Sometimes with some searching you can find it locally. I think a lot of guys buy from Rotometals.