For Sale - Weight molds

[lpojibwa]

Large selection of weight moulds available. Some of the moulds were specifically designed for the freediver. Have a look at the attached photo and write to me for pricing.

 

[azapa]

i have number 26 and its perfect for freediving. no commercial relationship, just a happy customer.

 

[LunkerBuster]

How much are 26/27?

 

[lpojibwa]

Hi:
The cost of the moulds for #26 and 27 is $48.40 and $53.90 U.S. respectively. These prices are as of Nov. 13, 2011 and are subject to change without notice. They each come with one appropriately sized insert to form the belt slot. However, I strongly recommend having additional inserts if you intend on pouring more than just one or two weights. Additional inserts speed up the pouring of weights as you can pour as many weight in succession as you have inserts before stopping to remove the inserts from the poured weights. They are easy to make if you have a source for 3/16" X 2" stainless steel flat bar and the means to cut it. I do sell them at $4.95 and $7.15 respectively and can sometimes ship a few at no additional shipping or handling.
The cost of shipping and handling varies with your location on the planet. I do ship world wide and accept check, cash, money order or PayPal.
Thanks for the question
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[OregonSpearo]

On weight #26, what's the best way to remove the insert once the lead has cooled down?

 

[lpojibwa]

On weight #26, what's the best way to remove the insert once the lead has cooled down?

Hi:
The insert dimensions, looking at the exposed edge, is 2" x 3/16" so I have made a drift out of 1-1/2" x 1/8" steel about 4" long. I place the weight, on its side, over a vice that has its jaws open just enough to allow the insert that is protruding from the weight's side to set comfortably on the vice. I first hammer the insert, that protrudes at the top, flush with the weight then I use my drift to hammer (i.e. push) it the rest of the way. The whole operation should not take more than one minute for one weight. If you have five weight, the whole operation should not take than three minutes.
I have another way, but you would have to fabricate a fixture using a vice with a 4" jaw opening. The device is described in the instructions I send along with each mould. For weight #27, you would have to have a vice with a 5" jaw opening. Once you see the fixture, it would be possible to use a 3" vice, but you would have to have access to welding equipment. I try to use things that most handymen would have access to.
The hammer drift method may result in a bit of an upset of the insert's edge so you may have to periodically grind the edges.
Thanks for asking the question.
Leo

 

[azapa]

I use a heavy piece of wood with a rectangular hole in it. I place the weight with the insert over the hole, squirt a drop of oil on the insert and hammer it through with a slightly smaller piece of rectangular bar.

 

[lpojibwa]

I use a heavy piece of wood with a rectangular hole in it. I place the weight with the insert over the hole, squirt a drop of oil on the insert and hammer it through with a slightly smaller piece of rectangular bar.

That will work. Pretty much the same as I have described using a vice.