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How to create a custom lead mold?

Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 9:42 am
by Guest
Anyone know how to create a custom lead mold? If so what steps are involved for creating something like a modified shakey head or jig head mold?

Thanks.

Re: How to create a custom lead mold?

Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:29 am
by Riplip
Check the Do-It mold site...I think I saw a provision for custom stuff.

Re: How to create a custom lead mold?

Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:32 am
by Ken C.
Probably the easiest would be to modify an existing mold that is close to what you want your end product to be. Then use a Dremel rotary grinder or a "die grinder" with the appropriate burrs to change the mold to your specs.

Re: How to create a custom lead mold?

Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:38 am
by Guest
Yeah that's what I was thinking. Either that or using one of the molds with the weedguard drilled out, but not inserting the weed guard. Then clip off the excess to hold the worm near the head.

This guy simply worked around the issue all together by using a corkscrew, but I'd prefer a clip of lead to screw onto the jig head.

http://www.hookerztackle.com/pgHookerzShakeyHead.html

Re: How to create a custom lead mold?

Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 11:00 am
by Mark Hiser
Call Phil's Prop's, they had a factory mold that was intended for making the mold of your own choice. I think it had an insert that you placed your design in and then heated up to impress the mold.

I believe it's from DO-IT but not positive.

Mark Hiser

Re: How to create a custom lead mold?

Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 5:15 pm
by Mark Hiser
Just stopped at Phil's, and they do have the mold :) . You need a prototype of what you want to make, then just follow the directions and presto, youv'e got your own design :)
Good luck
Mark Hiser

Re: How to create a custom lead mold?

Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 7:14 pm
by troymaggy
Check out the Hilts Perfect replica mold. I am certain that is the mold the others are talking about. I've used it, works great!

Re: How to create a custom lead mold?

Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 8:57 pm
by Guest
Sweet. Thanks Mark.