mbroggi1 Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 We have only done a max of 2-3 cups (8-12oz) but its quick maybe 5-7 minutes. They few pours that arent good go right back in the pot and disolve real quick 1-2 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 mbroggi1. Can you provide a few more detailed pictures of your pot design, a parts list, blueprints, etc., Okay, I pushed it just a tad to far with the blueprints, Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroggi1 Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Ask ASK Away. It a work in progress. Presto Pot 3/8" brass valve 3/8" compression fitting, I drilled the hole right next to the heating element but toward the inside. I should have done it on the outside if I had to do it agian. My little trick was the compression fitting(3/8 tube to 3/8 pipe thread. I didnt tap the pot just a tigh fit hole then i cut the exposed threads sticking in the pot to as short as i could go and i cut the nut used to make the compression fitting in half that gave me a 3/16" nut. I wrapped the threads with teflon tape and just tighten down the nut. OK next since the other side of the ball valve is a female thread i jsut used a 3/8" to 3/16" nipple. Results this works pretty good but leaves some plastic in the pot you need to kinda push up toward the pot drain hole since it sticks up less than 1/4" If I just shim my pot contraption just a bit it does drainmore efficent. To support the pot I borrowed my dads old router table and trimmed it bit. I hope to make some nice wooden rails/tracks to hold the molds againt makes it real easy. Next just bought a low speed 1/2" drill from Harbor freight and plan to mount it above the pot in metal frame. TESTING so far. Tried to extend the nipple down with a 1" nipple jsut that little bit caused the tip of the nipple to cool and plug in between pours. I also tried a 3/8" nipple and while the flow was awsome it filled the 2 part molds TOO quick and this caused some issues. Might buy another pot and would love to not have any of the outbound plumbing sticking above the iside of the pot. Maybe buy a 3/8" pipe thread tap and tap the pot and cut off all the extra threads so every last drop can flow out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Thanks mbroggi1. I am getting pretty close to giving plasics a shot... I still enjoy twisting wires too much to just give it up. I'm sure Grant will be happy to get the details for his classes. I just figured out what a certain teacher may be doing this summer during the down time (pratice pouring)lol!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB44 Posted January 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Between pouring and building rods, I won't have time to fish!! Yeah, thanks for the pics. Sure sounds and looks like a good way to go about it.....just not quite sure how to "tap" the pot?? I'm not really good with "tools or building" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroggi1 Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 You drill a certain size hole then screw in a device (TAP} that cuts the threads. http://www.candletech.com/budgetmelter/index.htm Step by step instructions choose the NEXT button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroggi1 Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 The above instructions are for Candle Wax pouring I have read adn due agree the hole should be in the bottom as close to the heat ring as possible. This keeps the brass fittings and ball valve as hot as possible so the plastic doesnt harden. Also the elbo wouldnt be used but some sort of reducing nipple like inmy othere picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawghunterbaits Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 hello gb44, Let me say teaching kids anything about fishing is good. I ran across a article the other day in the January issue of Bass Times you might want to check out. Physical ed teachers may qualify for a 2500.00 dollar grant if the teach fishing or boating in their classroom. The web site is www.futurefisherman.org Good luck! Tim (hawghunterbaits) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB44 Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Thanks Tim! I'll check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB44 Posted January 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Tomorrow's the Big Day! I'll let you all know how it goes. I went through all the DO's and DON'TS today in class....even gave a small demonstration....kids seemed really interested. Bait making on Tuesday and out to the lake Thursday to do some ice-fishing...my job ain't that bad!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickcalderone Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 I am jealous! Need a teaching assistant?? Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB44 Posted January 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Fly up to Minneapolis, MN airport, cross the St. Croix River into Wisconsin...Find Somerset High School and that's where I'll be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB44 Posted January 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Things went pretty well.....nobody got hurt....plastic 'things' were made! THe kids had fun. THey were really into it, but they were not good pourers!! THey didn't have much patience when it came to waiting for the plastic to get hot enough. They wanted to pour as soon as they thought they could (usually too early and bad sloppy pours were the result). It will be better next time we do it. Thanks to TU members for advice and support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 It sounds like there was no loss of sight or limb, no major burns, of course. How do you grade them? I know I've said it at least once and thought it 2 dozen times, I want to retroactively get into your class. I may have to see if I can get a few absentees changed to class credits. Thanks for keeping us in the loop on your class. How soon until they start rod building? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB44 Posted January 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 No burns. Rod building starts next week and will continue for many weeks after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Great to see you got the ball rolling Grant !! There will be some that listens all the time & some that wont .Keep an eye on thoose who listens, thats the ones thats interested. Hope everything goes well for you & your students in class Cant you post some of the creations here ? Best wishes from Sweden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
