Mold Purchase!

[jig-guy]

Purchased a Hilts mold model TOUT-M. They said to use a EC570H hook. Guess what the hooks would not fit:huh:. I wanted to use the jigs with the heavy hook so I altered the mold. I even had to make a slot for the hook points:huh:. The 2 halves of the mold don't even line up nice. No more Hilts for me & almost $11.00 for shipping one mold w/no hooks.
I will be making some jigs with the altered mold and see how they come out. The jigs will be for saltwater thats why I wanted the heavy hook.
I will follow up after the jigs are poured.
TL
jig-guy / Bill

 

[Fatman]

Did you buy this mold used???? I know with hilts molds sometimes if someone drops it, the bar in the hinged end gets bent a little throwing off the alignment. Sometimes you can knock it out and put a new pin through it.

Can you post a pic of the inside of the mold??? and a pic of the mold closed with the sprue holes??

You should be able to close the mold (no hooks) and only see a few pinpoints of light looking through the sprue holes.

As far as the hooks you shouldn't of had to modify the mold for a heavy wire hook that's what it calls for. Not trying to be a smart ass but what's the model number on the side of the mold??? For a Tout Head it should show Tout - ??? depends on which one you got.

 

[JSC]

Sounds like you must have a bad mold if it will not line up ... I have all ways (knock on wood) had good luck with Hilts molds.

 

[LedHed]

What weight is the mold Bill? Not lining up is not good. What are you trying to pour? Hilt's molds don't have a lot to work with for a mold mod.

 

[toadfrog]

I've only had about five Hilts molds in my life . Didn't care for any one of them , so I can kind of agree . No hilts for me unless I can get them for three bucks or so.

 

[Hawnjigs]

The 570H I think is a bronze fresh water hook? I've seen this head in HI cast with 635s, tho my choice would be 413 for salt water. PM me if you want a few 413s to look at. One advantage of 413s is they are bend adjustable to fit.

Misaligned halves are annoying - I've got a few Do-its that are a bit off but the effect on the castings is functionally minor.

Hilts work OK but overall Do-its seem more user friendly.