TwinJector Help

[ghostbaits]

Have used the Twinjector on small baits molds for years now. You will be surprised on what you can do with it. Big or small it can be done. Just keep the temps close and if you see a little swirling lower the temps a bit. Frank

I think it is true Frank. I am doing 1" or less baits so I will let you know on the real small stuff how things go. I feel sure it will perform as it does on any other molds, flawless!

I will be busting out a 4 color nano fry next week!!!!!!! 

Jim

[Billmo]

I think it is true Frank. I am doing 1" or less baits so I will let you know on the real small stuff how things go. I feel sure it will perform as it does on any other molds, flawless!

I will be busting out a 4 color nano fry next week!!!!!!! 

Jim

 

[andrewlamberson]

Blows away my 1 color baits with a dipped head!

I'll try a Dual Injector...plus dipped head...just for laughs...but everyone needs to be kind!

[Billmo]

if i dip in clear plastic does that count as a triple color?   

[412BaitCo]

I've seen someone use the lam plate and twinjector to do a four color but it was a wutzit not a 1inch bait. Oh and the flannel shirt just had me cracking up lol!

[412BaitCo]

I tried the twinjector out and this thing can be frustrating to say the least. The injectors seem to be not so smooth. I think I'm just spoiled by Jason's stuff. Either way I'm getting the two colors mixing together. I tried temps from 320-350 and no change. I think it's my pushing of the injector. I'm going to take a break and come back to it and see if I can push it a bit slower. Just seems hard to get a smooth slow fluid motion with these. Any tips are greatly welcomed.

[DobynsTriton]

mine i lubed mine up a little & the screw caps towards the top i have barely tightend

[412BaitCo]

I lubed it with worm oil and that helped a bit but I'm going to loosen those caps up top a bit. I tightend everything down before I started so that could be playing a part. I need to make sure I'm getting the colors to a close temp too. Never realized how much faster a translucent heats up compared to a opaque. I'm one of those guys that are quick to get frustrated so I've learned to step away rethink take pointers and come back. Keeps throwing things out of my life 

[DobynsTriton]

same here,sometimes its better just to come back to it after im done bein fristrated

[captian chaos]

I honed the inside of mine. Much better

[ghostbaits]

I can't see putting any type of lubrication in mine. It may be great at the time but what happens over time when it mixes with tiny pieces of plastic and dust. Seems like eventually you will be taking the whole thing apart and trying to clean some gunk out that you put in. Never have taken mine apart as it might be a tiny bit stiff on the first shot but the heat will loosen evert

One thing I learned by accident is you can leave the last bit of plastic in your twinjectors when you are finished for the night. Next day, that thing will move as slick as can be. The oils from the plastic leech out a bit and lub it I guess. I still dont do that but it might help. I would be leary of adding lubricant into my set up as eventually that will gunk up. Just me though and it might work great.

Also remember, WD-40 is a fish attractant and lubricant.

[Frank]

One tip on the Twinjector, dont keep things tight. The top bar a little loose and the top of the tubes loose. Aluminium is not by for the best material for this but it is afordable. Kevin does hone the tubes but when you put two next to each other ther is just to much rubbing of aluminium to be smooth. I have a set that have linear bearings at the top and stainless rods, what a big differance. But the price, I will just leave it at that. And it is a Twinjector too. Jims thing about leaving plastic over night is the best idea of all. Overtime it will smooth out. The beat temp for laminates is as low as you can shoot. And I am talking about 290-310. Swirling comes from to high of a temp. Try it and see let the temps start out high and let them drop while you work. Just before you cant shoot it will be the best laminates. I have to heat my plastic and let it cool for some colors. Frank

[biglewers]

I agree with Frank.  keep your injectors loose.  To tight and it will bind up.  Mine where tight and hard to use at first until I loosend the screw cap at the top of the tube a bit.  Everything has been smooth shooting ever sense.  I also shoot my lams in the 320 range.  I haven't had any swirl yet.   There is a learning curve, just be patient you will get the hang of it.

[Jason]

If anyone can get a good looking 4 color Nano Fry I will be extremely impressed because it is so small.  Here's a challenge: If you can make a stunning Nano Fry I will buy a bag and feature it on our Facebook page promoting you and your company (or just you).  If you don't want to be featured you can just claim bragging rights.

Let the creativity begin!

Jason 

[ghostbaits]

Nice challenge!!!! Big challenge to me will be making a bag full. Might be able to get one or 2 good ones but a bag full will really be tough. No air bubbles and consistent colors over all the baits will be hard.

If you have a laminate plate, you will have an advantage on this small bait.

My mold will be here this week I hope so I am hoping to be able to do some interesting 1 and 2 color baits. 4 color, doubt it!

Jim