[AByers]

Hey guys. I was wondering if anyone has advice about pouring jig molds that will help get an even pour with the lead. Sometimes when I pour, the lead bottles up at the top of the mold and never fills the cavity. Ive heard about heating up the mold. Since I dont have a hand torch, can this be done with a liter or should I invest in a hand torch? What about candle smoke? I heard that candle smoke will coat the inside of the mold? I'm only pouring a few dozen jigs for the season. If there's any previous threads, then I'll look there too. Thanks in advance for any help.
AB

 

[rockfish9]

There are a few things you can do... first make sure the lead is at maximum tempeture.... this keeps it from slagging as you pour it in...

secondly, pour a couple of dummy pours to heat the mold,no hooks then just dump out the lead dummies, make sure you have all you hooks lines up so once you start pouring, it is quick so the mold doesnt cool too much... lastly, a small hot plate make a dandy mold heater to keep the mold up to tempeture...

 

[rod/reel]

molds

Candle smoke is good. If the mold is hot enough thair should not be a problem. Make sure you have good ventilation this is the best advice anyone can give you!

 

[AByers]

Thanks, guys. I appreciate it
AB

 

[tonyzfishin]

rod/reel wrote:
Candle smoke is good. If the mold is hot enough thair should not be a problem. Make sure you have good ventilation this is the best advice anyone can give you!
Ventilation is a must....

, and make sure you wash your hands after handling the lead.......

 

[chermsac]

pouring molds

First I would say that there are two types of molds. Old castings that require a lot to get them to pour good and aluminum ones that pour real easy. I am guessing that you have the first. If this is true, I use regular car wax in a liquid form. Just brush it on around the mouth and it should solve your flow problem. Also you need to have the mold hot as prior posts here say. If using a pouring ladle, I?d also have that hot. You need to keep the lead hot until you pour it. The only thing you will have to do then is to remove the wax prior to painting. I would use a de-waxer but only after the lead cools.

This post edited by chermsac 10:11 AM 05/12/2008

 

[sandman]

make sure you wear glass and gloves. Hat . make shore partsare heated pore a few time to heat mold WATCH OUT FOR Water it will make the lead explode .form any water or mositure.