Thread: Weedless Pony Jig Head

Here's the reply I got:

I use tool steel pins for the smaller sizes because I could not find Teflon in that diameter. I went to speedy metals and got 5/64" rod and for the FG-9 I simply cut the head and point off of a 1/16" finishing nail. The steel doesn't work as well as the Teflon but it is the only option available

I was thinking along the same lines. Thank you for confirming.

Nice work on the mold.

No problem - actually several other replies were to the effect of WHY manufacturers didn't produce them.

Originally Posted by ifish

This place has some small rods. PTFE Rod - Small Diameter - TFB Series | Parker NA

Only problem I see is it states max temp of 500 F. I don't know how cool the lead gets once poured into the jig.

One of the best mods I've seen in a long while. Excellent work.

Originally Posted by DrNip

Only problem I see is it states max temp of 500 F. I don't know how cool the lead gets once poured into the jig.

All PTFE(Teflon) has a melting point of 635 degrees Fahrenheit. We have used one piece commercially hundreds of times in the Do-It weedless molds. You may not be able to buy it there without a tax number. Here are some specs. http://catalog.wshampshire.com/Asset...eflon_ptfe.pdf

Thank you.