Super User Jig Man Posted March 10 Super User Share Posted March 10 If anyone has it please let me know. I recently encountered a problem and would like to ask for some advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dv616 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 I have the Do-it ones with an offset EWG hook (regular and magnum) size. I have only shot a few runs with it so far though. And, I am pretty new at this, so not sure I will be able to help but can try. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dv616 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 I have had issues with the heads being a bit wobbly on the hook. I did put some UV cure glue when the hook enters the back of the jig head and that stopped the wobble, but I do not know if that will be a permanent cure (not fishing season yet for me to try). I try to take extra care when removing from the mold and use the Franklin Arsenal mold release to help with a more gentle removal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Munkin Posted March 11 Super User Share Posted March 11 Let me guess, loose head that wobble after pouring? Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Jig Man Posted March 11 Author Super User Share Posted March 11 My problem is lead running up the hook shank. The Victory hook seems to be a little bit slim to fill the cavity. My heads are not loose as I pour with lead containing antimony. It hard and the jigs come out solid. I generally pour at 750°F and thought it might be too hot so I dropped it to 700°F. It helped a little but didn’t fix it completely. I can’t lower the temperature any more or it won’t pour. I was just wondering if anyone else had experienced this and if so what they did. I haven’t used this mold for several months and don’t remember this happening before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dv616 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 I have not had that issue. I have been running pure, soft lead though. I have some lead with antimony in it, but I have not tried it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Jig Man Posted March 11 Author Super User Share Posted March 11 With the harder lead you shouldn’t have wobbly heads. I quit using soft lead years ago because spinner baits wouldn’t hold up with it. I’ll never live long enough to run out. One guy gave me 74# of printers lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Munkin Posted March 11 Super User Share Posted March 11 Thinner hooks will do that and I just cut off the flashing with a dull exacto knife. Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Jig Man Posted March 11 Author Super User Share Posted March 11 I’ve been using gate cutters. I just don’t remember it happening before. I thought someone might have a solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looking45 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 2 hours ago, Jig Man said: I’ve been using gate cutters. I just don’t remember it happening before. I thought someone might have a solution. Fill the hook cavity with plumbers putty. The hook will create a new cavity that will keep the lead off the shank. It’s a semi permanent fix. You can always replace the putty. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartyon8 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Sorry, misread the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Jig Man Posted March 18 Author Super User Share Posted March 18 I decided to use high temp silicone to block the channel. It worked great. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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