do it mold handles

[Bucko]

is it just me or so you guys get sore hands and cramps while on a long pouring session? I poured right around 400 3/4 ounce flathead jigs last night and would have done more but my hands were cramping. you would think that do it would have redesigned the handles to be more comfortable by now, right? sheesh.....

 

[plateboater]

I use a small clamp when fatigue starts in!

 

[Bucko]

not a bad idea. I'll try that for when I do production molds. unfortunately I was using a mold with varying sizes so I had to open and reload only pouring one at a time. I wish they made a mold with 5 or 6 of the same size in that model. would make my life a lot easier!

 

[Hawnjigs]

400 single pours is a lot !

Was me I'd pour max 200 then take a few hours break before doing the rest.

Hmm, maybe the handles can be re-shaped? I mean with home shop tools?

 

[Bucko]

Ya I thought about running them through the belt sander. just started painting them.

 

[toadfrog]

Get some half round wood stock . Drill and bolt them on . Leave them a little long . then start pouring . note your hand position . Mark between your fingers . Take a half round wood rasp file in finger grooves until it feels good . You will be surprised at the difference .

 

[hookup]

He!! getting old. Happens to me with only 100 pours

 

[toadfrog]

Wait till your hand cramps and ya can't turn loose or pour a cup of coffee. Then promptly drop it for no good reason . Getting old ain't for sissies .

 

[JUNGLEJIM1]

What a relief, I thought it was only happening to me. Hands cramp, back get's stiff, neck aches, etc. I walk away for a bit to stretch awhile and get back at it. Wish the handles were softer but that's the way it goes. Catch a few with the jigs and maybe you'll forget about the aches and pain for at least a little while.

 

[LedHed]

Hate them!

 

[toadfrog]

I was looking up Delrin high temp plastic rods and sheets . If you order that put your hands in the air it will make ya feel better cause your about to get robbed .

 

[New River Rat]

I've got a new signature........

Getting old ain't for sissies .

 

[toadfrog]

All yours brother I ain't ago-n to mind .