lead head paint

[hydro]

mwktrapper,

I've been making my own jigs for most of my life and would be happy to help you out. When you make them, it's much easier to lose them. They cost just a few cents to make.

For starters, I recommend "Do-It" brand molds. They work great and have minimal flash to trim. For paint, find a source for powder paint and apply it using a heat gun. It's fast and tough enough to outlast the jig.

Contact me at [email protected] for more info.

[Guest]

Man, I don't know where to start. Don't let anyone convince you that its brain surgery. Its pretty simple. Its more of an art. There are many pages on the net that show all different kinds of techniques or methods. Try w w w.fredspage.net I think that Making jigs is one of those things that you have to learn the hard way. Hydro knows his equipment. My email is being goofy. I'll keep trying. Trapper, Can you be a little more specific on your question?
Keep the lines wet, Matt

[This message has been edited by Bigguns3 (edited 03-08-2002).]

[cwmn]

Check out http://www.tacklemaking.com/ it is a great sight with tons of info on all types of lure making.
If the link isn't allowed e-mail me and I'll send it to you.

[Guest]

I started making my own lead jigs a few years ago. I encountered a significant problem with the paint chipping off. I have found a new method of giving long lasting color and grip to my lead by using a rubber solution. The only problem I have is that I can't seem to locate the material I normally used. There is a company in St cloud that manufatures a similar substance but only sells it in large quanities.I know theres some body out there who knows exactly what I'm talking about. Help me out guys. Thanks, Matt

[mwktrapper]

Bigguns3

I've been looking into making jigs this year. It seems to save quite a bit of money. Could you email me a few tips on getting started? I've been looking in the Cabela's catalog for the equipment, they seem to have it all. Do you do just open water jigs or ice jigs too? Email me at [email protected].
Thanks.

good fishin

[hulk]

i've been making my own jigs for quite awhile now, I'm not sure of the paint your lookng for is, but I've used both the powder and the vinyl, my preference is the vinyl, heres my tips for painting jigs with it,

1st thing is you have to thin the paint out, about 1/4 thinner to 3/4 paint, also helps if the paint is warm, not hot, but just warm,

2nd everything gets primed in white, which
can be even thinned more than a 1/4, then I hang the dipped jigs on line strechted between 2 nails, the paint will form a small
drip at the bottom of the jig, you need/can
take a paper towel and blot the drip off(leaves a better apperance) otherwise you can leave it,just makes a bit of a bump there

3rd let em dry, it sets up really guick, but
really does'nt dry, mininum time for 2nd coat I say would be about 4 hours, but you can push it if you have to,

4th, 2nd coat, same as above

5th, gloss or you can put some eyes on, then gloss

I usally make all my jigs in jan/feb then paint them abou 20/30 at a time, painting is actually the worst part, by making them at this time of the year I know they'll be completely dry by spring, just remember the vinyl paint has a lot of fumes, so ventilate that also goes for the lead when you're making your jigs

[MikeR]

If its the vinyl your looking for www.staminainc.com has 1oz or 4oz bottles and also vinyl thinner. I'm not sure if this is what you need but they have alot of stuff also and they are in Mpls.

[mwktrapper]

Has anyone here ever created there own style of jig? I see that Cabela's sells blank molds, but it seems to be such a costly thing cause you have to go to the machine shop and everything to get that done. Does anyone have any ideas where I could create my own style of jig and yet save a little money$$? Thanks.

good fishin

[Guest]

I was also wondering about the blank molds. I was thinking about checking some machine shops to see what they have to say. Has anyone tried using the blank molds?

[hydro]

For anyone thinking of trying to use the blank molds, keep this in mind:

1: The cavity, hook relief, sprue, and gate must be designed correctly to prevent pouring problems.

2. A machine shop will cost you several hundres dollars to program and CNC machine the cavities.

3. If you are good with the Dremel tool you can grind out your own cavities but it is a long trial and error process to get them to work right.

I've made many molds over the years and some have worked great and some never worked right. The toughest part has always been to get the casting to fill and come out clean.