Slip sinker mold

[Iowa Fox]

Another question for the panel of experts. My grandson has acquired a Ament slip sinker mold from his late great grand father on the other side of the family. Its a nice old mold but is missing the wires that get inserted into the mold for the string line before pouring. From searching the internet it appears they are long out of business, is there anyone here that owns one that could measure the diameter of the rods or wires? Sure would save me a lot of trial & error effort. He has asked me for help since he's the fisherman and I'm the bullet caster. Thanks guys.

[country gent]

A quick way to find out is make some casts with out the wires ( plug the bottoms of the holes with clay) let the castings cool and measures the "wire" portions.

[farmerjim]

There are many sizes of slip sinker molds from fractional oz up to 6 oz. Go to a welding supply and get the largest Stainless rod that will fit in the slot.

[Ford SD]

Another question for the panel of experts. My grandson has acquired a Ament slip sinker mold from his late great grand father on the other side of the family. Its a nice old mold but is missing the wires that get inserted into the mold for the string line before pouring. From searching the internet it appears they are long out of business, is there anyone here that owns one that could measure the diameter of the rods or wires? Sure would save me a lot of trial & error effort. He has asked me for help since he's the fisherman and I'm the bullet caster. Thanks guys.

Try the wires from a kids bike (the spokes) if you look around you should be able to find one

a bit of steel wool .. having several sets of wires means you can cast more at once

[Minerat]

I have a Do It egg sinker mold the rod is a

Brass 3/32" (0.0921") rod, 7.75" long from handle to tip. Handle is 3/4" dowel 3 inches long. Rod is pinned in dowel. Looks like this.
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Hope this helps.

[472x1B/A]

Do-it Molds more than likely has what you need. Shop around on the site and you will find the wires needed. Or you can make the ones you need from the pics. Remember to keep them oiled or it will be h*** pulling them out.

[Iowa Fox]

Thanks guys and thanks a million to you Minerat for the measurement and picture. I'm anxious to get the grandson hooked on pouring lead.

[Minerat]

Glad to help. Cast them in pure lead and you can use the smaller ones to slug barrels too.[smilie=1:

[rancher1913]

I have a similer mold and it came with finish nails to form the holes. does he need any wires for lure molds, I have it on good faith that georgeonedollar has acquired some.

[Iowa Fox]

I have a similer mold and it came with finish nails to form the holes. does he need any wires for lure molds, I have it on good faith that georgeonedollar has acquired some.

I think he will he heading for a jig mold next after he gets a taste of pouring slip sinkers, he looses a lot of jigs in the heavy snag areas where the fish are. The kid and his pals eat, breath, and sleep thinking fishing.

[snowwolfe]

Just find the right size nail and lay them down in the mold. Pour to your hearts content. When they are all cold pull the nails out and put them back in the nail box.

[Tom W.]

That's what I did when years ago I bought a cheap bullet style mold for sinkers. The instructions said to use aluminum finishing nails.

[Minerat]

The rod with the wood handle keeps your fingers way for a hot mould. It allows you to cast faster and can be held in place and won't slide out when you turn the mould up for filling.

[Blanket]

If he wants to get into jigs PM me, I have molds I will never use again

[GhostHawk]

I have an egg sinker type with the wires, the soft steel wires it came with seemed to "Wear" smaller where the lead surrounds it, making removing the wires a real pain.

Stainless would be good.

In my case I went with a Do-it walking sinker mold with a loop for the line, no wires.
And I can use them straight as cast, or I can take them to the anvil, give them a couple of smacks with a hammer and turn them into flat no roll river sinkers. Awesome mold, never given me a speck of trouble. I've cast thousands over the last 20 years.

A good mold is an investment.

[richbug]

In my case I went with a Do-it walking sinker mold with a loop for the line, no wires.
And I can use them straight as cast, or I can take them to the anvil, give them a couple of smacks with a hammer and turn them into flat no roll river sinkers. Awesome mold, never given me a speck of trouble. I've cast thousands over the last 20 years.

A good mold is an investment.

Thanks for the endorsement, like I needed it... about $35 delivered, on its way, Merry Christmas to me. I have been fed up with the poor quality and high cost of sinkers that are on the market. A couple seasons and the mold will pay for itself.

[quilbilly]

I assume you are talking about an egg sinker mold. .035 and .040 looped wires used by spinner and spinner bait makers should work for you. Ament made great fishing molds to order from a wood carving. I have been using his molds for 40 years in my small saltwater fishing jig business and can't even imagine how much lead has gone through them. I still have a dozen or more extras he made for me (I always ordered two of each) that I never needed since the originals apparently last a lifetime (mine).

[georgerkahn]

I do cast quite a variety of fishing sinkers, with Do-It being the maker of most of my moulds. Regardless, two great sources of wire, more moulds, and even the pre-formed inserts are Netcraft in Ohio -- www.jannsnetcraft.com -- and Barlow's Tackle --https://www.barlowstackle.com -- in Texas. Both have toll-free 'phone numbers; great folks to talk and deal with. From both vendors catalogs you may be able to match your grandson's mould, and fix him up with whatever he needs either from wire you may have, or, from either vendor. I find both prices' more than reasonable.
Good luck!
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[ghh3rd]

Just don’t try galvanized nails like I tried in my younger days. :killingpc