Older Jig Molds Flashing Question

[shredmandan]

Hello - my first post here and I have a question. I used to cast lots of different sinker and jig molds and have gotten rid of most of my molds. I just decided to start casting a few again and have acquired a few molds (probably jumped the gun a bit). I bought these off Ebay I thought at a reasonable price.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251577076088

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Palmer-Mfg-Jig-M...7675.l2557

After doing some research it looks like these older molds may leave a lot of flashing that needs to be trimmed? Is there a way to do any tweaking of these molds to eliminate or minimize thi flashing?

I also posted this in the vintage jigs forum - I think its more appropriate here.

Appreciate the help!

 

[Jay Wirth]

Tighten the hinges, scrape any flattened lead / dirt from the face, maybe a little JB Weld in worn out channels and hook eye recesses. That where I would start. Sometimes molds are just ruined by the back yard machinist(s) that have messed with the mold over the years.

 

[shredmandan]

The jig mold www address on my first post doesn't work. Its a Palmer Mfg Jig Mold 560 Jigs 1/16 to 3/8 oz Ball Jig Sinker mold (which I think are fairly common). Not sure what work with it - any help here would also be appreciated!

Dan

 

[Hawnjigs]

Repeating from the other post...for those size bank sinkers and combo ball collar RHs, Do-it does it best.

 

[redman]

Have to agree with Hawn sell them to some one else and get the Do-It's. I think in the end you will be much happier and it will be much safer for you. Those look like a accident waiting to happen. Sorry buddy but that is just my opinion. They are good for a collection I have some in mine but as far as pouring some better to be safe than sorry.

Redman

 

[Hawnjigs]

This is as good as it gets - 10+ yrs old & like new! This series mold represents the pinnacle of Do-it quality.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DO-IT-ROUND...477?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item540bea41ad

Edit: if interested, ask the Seller if he/she can unscrew the wooden handles and ship in a small Priority Mail flat rate box(for less shipping cost). Make sure they understand the handles SLIDE off the metal tongues.

 

[shredmandan]

This is as good as it gets - 10+ yrs old & like new! This series mold represents the pinnacle of Do-it quality.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DO-IT-ROUND...477?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item540bea41ad

Edit: if interested, ask the Seller if he/she can unscrew the wooden handles and ship in a small Priority Mail flat rate box(for less shipping cost). Make sure they understand the handles SLIDE off the metal tongues.

Thanks for the heads up and I did just send the seller a question