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Earl tells me there are some very knowledgeable members on this subject. What should each size jig weigh? I have weighed mine that I have bought and they vary 1-1.5 grains on my 1/24 oz. What is a good weight and +/- variance?
An inquiring mind wants to know.:dono:scratchhead:help
7,000 grain per pound, 16 oz per pound, 437.5.
1/16- 27.343
1/24- 18.229
1/32- 13.671
1/48- 9.114
Lead will vary in weight due to what's mixed with it.
1 oz = 28.3495231 grams
Divided by 48 = .59061 grams
Divided by 24 = 1.18123 grams
Divided by 16 = 1.77184 grams
Divided by 32 = .885922 grams
Those are the numbers I get......
So how much will jigs vary in weight (if at all), in one batch?
For me to get an average, I weigh 100 at a time and my hooks poured with custom molds are close. As far as variance, don't really know but I can see lots of different between pours with other molds. I just advertise what is on the mold.
I have found they vary from round head jigs and minnow head jigs, and with colar and no colar to what the jig mold is saying the jig weighs. Also with the lead you use can make a difference. From store bought to pouring your own. The only way I have found to get a consistent weight is pour your own. That being said, pour several 1/24oz jigs and get the average weight of them and then you will know the weight of your jig with that particular mold and lead lot.
Weights on any 1/24th jig will vary depending on who pours them...Or any other jig for that matter. For example you can take 3 different 1/16th oz molds and come up with 3 different weights varying up to 10 grains. Just by using some simple math, you can figure out exactly what a jig should weigh but when you add in all the variables, there will be different weights. I would suggest to find a brand that you feel confident in and stick with that particular brand or manufacturer. Chances of them weighing the same every time are better than switching manufacturers and not knowing. A few grains can be critical at times. Personally, I use Litewirehooker for all my jig heads. He personally pours them and doesn't have someone else doing them for him. I know what each jig head weighs. I have found over the years that his weights are consistent. I usually weigh them 2-3 times a year and there is very little, if any, change at all. If I need something other than a lite wire hook, I can call him and order a different hook, (sickle, for example) and still feel confident in the weight. BUT, we landed a 3.17 lb crappie at Grenada last month on a Litewirehook with no issues at all, so just some food for thought....Just my :twocents.
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There are lead, wheel weights, tin, zinc and a few other metals that will mix with lead when melted. Each metal will affect the weight.
you have to keep skimming the imputes off the top to get a more pure led . medal will float to the top . that is what i have been told .
To separate metals you have to know what's in the mix. Got to know the melt temp of each metal. Get just below that metal's melt point, that metal will float like mush.