Main Menu
+-

Post reply

The message has the following error or errors that must be corrected before continuing:
Warning: this topic has not been posted in for at least 120 days.
Unless you're sure you want to reply, please consider starting a new topic.
Attachments: (Clear attachments)
Restrictions: 4 per post (4 remaining), maximum total size 2.44 MB, maximum individual size 2.44 MB
Uncheck the attachments you no longer want attached
Click or drag files here to attach them.
(Clear attachments)
Other options
Verification:
Please leave this box empty:
Type the letters shown in the picture
Listen to the letters / Request another image

Type the letters shown in the picture:

"Rubber" Baits Are Made of (OAK-PLANKS PLASTISOL STEEL-BARS SILICONE ):
Shortcuts: ALT+S post or ALT+P preview

Topic summary

Posted by CNC Molds N Stuff
 - Jan 18, 2026, 04:27 PM
Quote from: Flat Baits on Jan 18, 2026, 04:20 PMand once you add microspheres to make a floating additive its hard to get good pours.

I'm working on that.  I've increased the gate size on the Mini Crank and for the Mini Flat Crank (thinner version of Mini Crank, not ready to go yet), and I am working on a tool that might help.   
Posted by Flat Baits
 - Jan 18, 2026, 04:20 PM
I made a few cast resin bait attempts.  They aren't to bad, but you have to have a large gate into the cavity, and once you add microspheres to make a floating additive its hard to get good pours.  I had better luck with sinking type baits similar to sonics or straps.  Before you add anything it pours okay.  Also some resins have a lower viscosity and longer pot life.  Sometimes a different formula can help, but then you still have whatever you had before taking up room on the shelf. 
Posted by Blind Squirrel
 - Jan 10, 2026, 02:19 PM
Quote from: CNC Molds N Stuff on Jan 10, 2026, 02:17 PMThat's fair.  I have been wanting to do a start to finish video or video series on making the mini crank, but I'm working on a flat side version of the mini crank, and I was waiting until I had that dialed in before jumping on it. 

So, when you do start making resin baits will you tell us what resin is your favorite and why?  LOL.

To be honest, if you show me how to get good results I'm just going to use whatever you use? 
Posted by CNC Molds N Stuff
 - Jan 10, 2026, 02:17 PM
Quote from: Blind Squirrel on Jan 10, 2026, 02:13 PMI've been waiting for you to release a video or atleast a detail instruction set on making your mini crank bait.  I'd like to get started making resin baits, but if you recall I only got into making soft plastics because of all the help you offered back in the day on Yuma Bass Man. I'm semi retired now, and I don't mind experimenting a little, but I still have obligations.  I don't really have the time to figure it all out from scratch.  I know I sound like one of those needy newbies who wants every detail spoon fed, but that's not really what I am asking.  I just want a good start on it. 

That's fair.  I have been wanting to do a start to finish video or video series on making the mini crank, but I'm working on a flat side version of the mini crank, and I was waiting until I had that dialed in before jumping on it. 

So, when you do start making resin baits will you tell us what resin is your favorite and why?  LOL.
Posted by Blind Squirrel
 - Jan 10, 2026, 02:13 PM
I've been waiting for you to release a video or atleast a detail instruction set on making your mini crank bait.  I'd like to get started making resin baits, but if you recall I only got into making soft plastics because of all the help you offered back in the day on Yuma Bass Man. I'm semi retired now, and I don't mind experimenting a little, but I still have obligations.  I don't really have the time to figure it all out from scratch.  I know I sound like one of those needy newbies who wants every detail spoon fed, but that's not really what I am asking.  I just want a good start on it. 
Posted by CNC Molds N Stuff
 - Jan 09, 2026, 04:38 PM
Tap?  Smooth-On?  Other? 
Powered by EzPortal