eagle claw 410/413 substitutes?

[bassinbrian]

Just started pouring my own jigs.using a do it sparky mold. It calls for a eagle claw 410 or 413 hook. I tried a mustad 32786 model but can't get the lead to form the collar, almost seems like hook is to thick? Any help appreciated.

 

[chillerman69]

The Mustad you're using is actually .001" smaller in diameter than the 410, so your hook shouldn't be an issue Any time I have incomplete pours, I pre-heat the mold. I use a hot pot to heat the lead and just lay the mold on top of it, after is fully melted. If you haven't got a Barlow's Catalog and you're halfway interested in making your own, you should go online and request a free one. Hope this helps or makes somebody else want to add something. good luck

 

[DinkDink]

Interested in hearing the responses on this I have the same mold and have been using the eagle claw hooks and have been wondering the same thing.

 

[bassinbrian]

Vie tried everything to get a complete pour. I heated the mold by setting the pot on it, same results. I did get a few good pours by tilting the mold a little bit, but its not consistent.

 

[chillerman69]

here's some ideas from other people on a similar mold. http://www.bbcboards.net/rod-building-tackle-making/339879-incomplete-pours-arky-head-mold.html