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I have a helix 5 up front, my question is would I benefit from having a mapping card in that front unit? I have a lowrance at console with insight genesis, so was just wondering if I should spend that money on that card for the helix

I've been reading that glassware like the new Pyrex and Anchor are not to safe to use in microwave. Are there other better things to use to cook plastisol or will I be ok with my Anchor measuring cup?

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I'm getting ready to start making plastics, couple questions I have is, once I cook my plastisol and it turns back to liquid to use, how long can you pour before heating it back up? Also when I reheat it does it have to get back to 350°? I've got heat stabilizer as well

Actually I did change my mind, and canceled my jig order. Im going to start with plastics and its not so much me being scared of lead but more so as I researched plastics just look more fun to me with all the color options you can create. Also as I get better I can sell those just as I could the Jigs. Actually the startup on the plastic supplies was not much more cost than jigs actually bout the same. Not sure how many plastics I can get out of a gallon of plastisol but again from research it looks like a lot! So to me it doesn't look much different but more fun. I can always get into Jig heads and spinnerbaits later.

Let me ask this, researching more what goes into pouring "Lead free"? I'm sure its more expensive, but what materials are involved and is it melted and poured the same way?

Lol! No cooka no meth here! What's a good respirator and gloves to use?

Ok thanks for the encouragement! I'm going to keep my order because I've got a lot of skirt material and powder paint coming with the pot lead and I'm starting with a brush jig mold. I know it will be fun and hope to sell a few in the process. I was just concerned after researching the things that could go wrong. Is just a pair of leather gloves good enough or do I need some special?

Yes I got the email thanks. BTW to answer you question, the pot I ordered is the Lee 10lb bottom pour. The possible explosion part of it is what scares me. They rest of it I'm not worried about because I will wear the proper things.

Let me ask this question, would injecting plactics be a easier and safer way to go as far as making custom baits? It looks like more fun, and I could just cancel my jig order since it hasn't been shipped yet and get the startup kit for plastics.

So will the building I mentioned above be good enough and enough ventilation? Also can there not be something laid over top of pot to keep moisture and bugs out? Also I ordered my lead ingots from do it molds, its a 99.9% pure lead in bags. I got 10lb to start, not sure how many heads that will pour but I assume a bunch. I would appreciate any respirator mask reccomendation as well. Thanks for the replies so far guys!

I guess the main thing that's scaring me is reading all this about how easy it is to explode. I have an 10x10 outside building that has a 4' wide door I could leave open, and also raise a small window. I will have to run a fan in there anyway in summer because it gets hot with no air in there. Other than in there that's only place I have I can pour. As for the fumes and splashes I'm not really worried, because I will be wearing a make for lead and the appropriate clothing.

Im wanting to start making my own jigs. I've ordered a pot and one mold, but after researching more, I'm kinda getting scared of melting and pouring. I'm wondering if I would be better off just buying bulk unpainted and custom making the rest? I'm eventually wanting to make and sell different varieties. So the question is should I pour or should I buy?