A thing of beauty

[KeithB]

They aren't sticking, just the finish is poor, I'm sure it's cos it's a totally sealed chamber apart from the pouring spout. I've notice the UK Hooks CNC moulds have a few small vent holes.

If I block the air intake of my gas ring I get a good yellow flame that should be the same as using a candle?

Sean, how much bees wax would I add to say a 20lb pan of lead?

Not sure why I'm worried about a fine finish anyway, don't suppose the fish will complain

Cheers chaps!

[Norman]

Aye keith you've had it made so good theres no natural venting as the faces fit so well vents is the answer (or shot peen the mating surfaces) :0) it's just too good as it is keith

norm

[big_sean]

They aren't sticking, just the finish is poor, I'm sure it's cos it's a totally sealed chamber apart from the pouring spout. I've notice the UK Hooks CNC moulds have a few small vent holes.

If I block the air intake of my gas ring I get a good yellow flame that should be the same as using a candle?

Sean, how much bees wax would I add to say a 20lb pan of lead?

Not sure why I'm worried about a fine finish anyway, don't suppose the fish will complain

Cheers chaps!

Keith i used to add about a big sugar lump size for each melt so i suppose it was about the same

I used to buy a block of pure from ebay its now about £6 + free postage for a 1 lb block which would last you a couple of years

Hope this helps

Sean

[Philysafc]

Try talc mate its advised by a few company's

[KeithB]

Is it safe to add wax to molten lead?

Considering 1 vent that joins the pouring spout.

Cheers!

[Norman]

Is it safe to add wax to molten lead?

Considering 1 vent that joins the pouring spout.

Cheers!

lots of vents keith 5mm wide X 0.1mm deep one side only .... too small for lead perfect for air

norm

[The Plum]

thats an amazing mould,well done ,dont worry about the finish they dull off after a couple of drops anyway youl still get the fish,i painted mine black and yellow and still hammered them no liesatb plum

[Norman]

thats an amazing mould,well done ,dont worry about the finish they dull off after a couple of drops anyway youl still get the fish,i painted mine black and yellow and still hammered them no liesatb plum

lol aye the average life of a pirk is about 15mins so i dont suppose the surface finish needs to be calibrated ....

norm

[Paul_h]

lol aye the average life of a pirk is about 15mins so i dont suppose the surface finish needs to be calibrated ....

norm

Ha......brilliant Norman.......

[KeithB]

lots of vents keith 5mm wide X 0.1mm deep one side only .... too small for lead perfect for air

norm

Gonna try some 5 thou shims

[Norman]

Yeah that should do the trick (or just bruise the faces a little that'll produce an air gap ) .... no only kidding


norm

[Tadpoleman]

GET ANOTHER ONE MADE WITH VENTS !
You dont use pirks anyway so dont worry about the finish i`m sure it will pass the skippers inspection

[KeithB]

GET ANOTHER ONE MADE WITH VENTS !
You dont use pirks anyway so dont worry about the finish i`m sure it will pass the skippers inspection

I'm sure it will once he's fitted the pins

Sadly MK.II is not an option, we are talking 4 figures

[big_sean]

Is it safe to add wax to molten lead?


Cheers!

Hi Keith

Its just melts and burns off but when you add the little bit just look at the surface of the lead and you will be amazed


Sean

[KeithB]

Wow! see what you mean Sean, it doesn't last long though and didn't make any noticeable difference to the pirks.

Tried opening up the joint with 0.006" shims and that made no difference either

Now thinking a bigger pouring hole might help.

If that fails I'm just gonna call it the fish scale effect

There are parts of the pirks that have a mirror like finish similar to that of the mould, they would be something to behold if they were like that all over.