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  1. 12-20-2021, 04:54 AM #1
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    I got this thing some years ago and I want to change it back to the way it was by filling in the eye holes.
    I also want to shorten it and fill the collars so it pours between 3/8 and 1/2 ounce with pure lead.
    It doesn't help that whomever modified it did a really bad job getting the eyes even.
    Thankfully I only paid like $5 for it some many years ago.
    Can I actually do this? Is it worth it to do all this modifying instead of buying a mold?

    Or is this mold actually worth keeping as is? The only thing I have done with it is to fill it with hot glue and that didn't go as well as hoped.

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  2. 12-20-2021, 05:55 AM #2
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    There are two ways that I have modified molds JBWeld and high temp silicone. Both work but the silicone is easier and requires no mixing. I get mine at Harbor Freight Sales.
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    I got that part, just need how. The eyes I am concerned with them coming out when I pour them.
    I could just grind them off or just them off.
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  4. 12-20-2021, 09:49 AM #4
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    I would fill the molds eyes and collar and mod to what you want. You only have to grind/dremal one time as opposed to every jig. Plus I think grinding lead is more hazardous.
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    I would use JB Weld in the eye sockets. It’s not coming out once cured. High temp silicone I don’t know. Never worked with it.
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    Looks fine to me just the way it is.....
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    Just need to find a cross eyed fish to take them
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    So JB weld will stay in the eye things without coming out when one pours the lead?
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    Clean it with acetone first.
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