Making Splitshot Sinkers

[@garysnauzzer889]

Great job dad. That looks really cool to do. And u do it safely and cautious and fishing season is getting really big right now extremely ocean fishing. I really like the back in the day story it really explains what to wear and survive with what u have to accomplish the project.

[@TungNguyen-vm9jg]

I used these with the Team Catfish weight slides to make a kzbin.infoUgkxdmsDj7fQXe77DC0l7P7ua8B3PiESUubM Carolina rig and they were perfect for the ponds I fish. I have also used them to make 3 way rigs and these work perfectly. Haven't had any issues with them snagging in rocks or in weeds yet.

[@rawbacon]

When I was a kid I used to see those sinker molds in the fishing stores and always wanted to try making sinkers but never did......I have some lead, If I ever see a mold cheap at a garage sale or something I'm gonna grab it.

[@LeyaSuggs]

I’m sure you know this but if you either take a torch to warm it or set the mold on top of the pot while it’s heating up will give you better pours.

[@UnstoppableNick69]

Smear a very thin layer of anti-seize on that blade to remove the split shots easier. If you think is messy then sprinkle talcum on the blade. Same results. Good job overall.

[@benbogg5430]

Need to spray a little non-stick cooking spray on your brass strip.

[@wireworks616]

@@benbogg5430 Good idea

[@andysummers2742]

lay the mold on top of pot to heat up while the lead is melting. it will pour better

[@joeheilm]

Hi Wire, sinker prices in florida are pretty high also. The bass fishing guys buy tungsten worm weights, they run $12-$15 each.....crazy. cheers

[@wireworks616]

Yes, I'm making more $$$ on sinkers than what I do on the rest of the fishing gear.

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Thanks Wire 🛠👍😊

[@charlesjohnston7468]

Could you tell me the dimensions for the brass seperator piece including thickness? I just got a mod from ebay and it's missing that piece. Thx

[@tommycarter243]

I am going to start making my own I was looking at the same melter .I was wondering about safety and how the molds worked

[@wireworks616]

Molds work great. There's a knack to it. You have a o get the mold hot first to get a good cast. It was easy for me because back in the early 70 s I was a linotype operator. My printing background helped with casting lead. You have to be real careful. A lead burn is very very painful.

[@LeyaSuggs]

Your main concern is gonna be moisture DO NOT let your sweat or any water drip into your pot…. Won’t be a good time

[@ไชยยันต์อนันตรัย-ฎ9ม]

Where can you buy a furnace? What is the name of the product you searched for? I can't find a furnace like yours. Can you tell me the brand of your furnace? Thank you, dear friend.

[@wireworks616]

It's called a Lee melting pot.