Well carp...

[Cannibul]

Purchased some molds from a guy and when they were delivered one of the handles was broken off.  I was really hoping to cast some buck tail jig heads next week.

[efishnc]

Years ago, before I was aware Do-it sold spare handles for their molds, I just used a couple of short 2x2 blocks screwed to the mold as handles... and the fish never knew the difference. 

[pjmcla]

I believe you can swap handles from one mold to another.  Short term work around, anyway.

[Cannibul]

The aluminum part of the handle is what's broken.

[pjmcla]

J B Weld?

[Cannibul]

Hmm..... never thought of that.  Wonder if it would work.  I'll have to give it a try.

Thanks!

[andrewlamberson]

If you can't fix it with JB Weld, Crazy Glue, Duct Tape or WD-40......it's broke!

[Jerry V]

If you can't fix it with JB Weld, Crazy Glue, Duct Tape or WD-40......it's broke!

TRUTH !

[Fatman]

If they were purchased off ebay and it didn't say that the handle was broken file a complaint - if somewhere else  check, or email or call the guy you got them from.  If none of the above use a pair of channel locks to keep it closed, it will slow you down but still allow you to use the mold. 

I've looked at several molds on ebay and ALWAYS ask for photo's inside and out - I want to see everything on them. 

[efishnc]

The aluminum part of the handle is what's broken.

Well, I wasn't expecting that, but there's another way around the problem if you can't weld it.   In my way back days of casting, not all of our molds were Do-it molds and we used oven mitts to hold the bare metal when it got hot.  I used this method (because that's what Dad did) for about ten years before I was out on my own and started upgrading my stuff.

[Grizz12]

Remember  what Red Green would say, "if they don't find you handsome they better find you handy!"

[Cannibul]

Wasn't from eBay and the handle was broken off during shipping.

Received a refund from the seller.

Going to pick up some JB weld and give that a try. 

[Cannibul]

Well the JB weld didn't work.

Kind of a crapper as I was hoping to save this #3305 mold.

Priced out having the handle welded and it was way more than the cost of a new mold.

[ctom]

I'd put hooks in that sucker, close it and stand it on its edge and pinch it together with a Japanese fit all...aka pliers...and pour it.

[BareKnuckleJigs]

Ditto what Mr. Tom said.  Keep it.  It's held closed by Hand Pressure anyway, and the Operator is (should be) wearing gloves anyway.  At best, grab a pair of Pliers and Rock On.  I'd be pouring parts like a Mad Fisherman.  Want to keep Your fingers coolest?  Take the Soft Pads off of a Quick Clamp and use the clamp to hold it shut...mild pressure...clamp it in the middle.  And if You keep Your refund, send the Seller a Thank You and keep him/her in mind for more business.