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About Fishing Products including Make Your Own => Make Your Own Fishing Lures => Topic started by: Schoolycustom on February 11, 2013, 07:26:36 AM

Title: My New Creature
Post by: Schoolycustom on February 11, 2013, 07:26:36 AM
This originally a class project, but I liked it so much I decided to cut it out. Preeettttyyyy happy considering this is the first injection mold I have ever made. Going to start selling them this spring. 3.25" Going to be a mat flippin and St. Claire drop shotting beast.
(http://www.caneycreekmolds.net/gallery/medium_618-100213152648.jpeg)
Title: Re: My New Creature
Post by: Schoolycustom on February 11, 2013, 08:22:24 AM
K, can't figure out how to post a picture. Searched it on the forum and the Attach file doesn't show up under the additional options tab. What am I doing wrong?
Title: Re: My New Creature
Post by: Redbone on February 11, 2013, 09:18:33 AM
If it is not already post it on the web, you can do so on GLB. Just upload your picture in the gallery. Either way, the way I do it is right click on the picture and go to "properties". High light the http adress and copy it.

Then create a message and use the "insert picture'' icon. Then past the http addy between the [img] icons. It should work when you preview your post.

(img) http:www.youraddyhere.jpegwhatever.com (/img)
Title: Re: My New Creature
Post by: Schoolycustom on February 11, 2013, 10:42:01 AM
Thanks Red
Title: Re: My New Creature
Post by: Dave B on February 11, 2013, 10:57:45 AM
What colors are you using
Title: Re: My New Creature
Post by: 6 lb Smallmouth on February 11, 2013, 12:21:47 PM
That's definitely going to put fish in the boat!  Very similar to the Flappin' Hog. 
Title: Re: My New Creature
Post by: Redbone on February 11, 2013, 12:58:21 PM
You did a nice job of machining that out. Looks good to me!
Title: Re: My New Creature
Post by: Schoolycustom on February 12, 2013, 07:12:58 AM
Dave, I'm going to start with about 6-8 colors as my stock colors. Green pumpkin, watermelon red, black blue, some standards like that. Then a couple of my favorites. As usual with most small hand pour guys, I'm sure you could talk me into any custom color you want. I'm going to offer hand made jigs and spinnerbaits as well.
Title: Re: My New Creature
Post by: Genie on February 12, 2013, 07:47:26 AM
Aluminum mold with hand injection?  Did you cnc the mold yourself?
Title: Re: My New Creature
Post by: Schoolycustom on February 12, 2013, 08:07:23 AM
Yup. 2 piece, hand injection. Drawn and cut by myself. Keeps the cost down but just a weeeee bit.