GB GONE Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Just another idea gleaned from reading some old posts on molds... I wanted to be able to re-heat my plastic in my pyrex/anchor cups in the microwave as I am pouring but also try to keep the plastic from cooling to fast while dipping baits or doing multiple color pours. Went back over some old posts regarding molds and a mention of how pop (plaster of paris) was an insulator struck me. Here is what I did.... Took and old 1 gallon milk jug and cut it off so that my 2 cup anchor cup handle would be just above where I cut the jug off. Put the cup down in the center of the milk jug, fill the cup with marbles (anything heavy will work) and then filled the area around the cup with pop. I did lift the anchor cup after filling around it so that some pop would be on the bottom portion of the cup as well. Set the whole deal aside and let it dry. Mark the outside of the milk jug where the handle should sit so that you can get the cup back in pretty easy. You will end up with a perfect cup insulator that was cheap and works excellent!!! I can keep my plastic warm for a good long time (dip at least 20 baits) before re-nuking and the best part of all is...your plastic will not yellow to bad at all. I am able to use the cup down to 7oz of plastic for dipping and then I can use the leftover for white frogs!! I also have done this with the tall aluminum tea cans and it worked perfect as well. I did leave the bottoms exposed on the cans as I placed the cans into my fry daddy for heat and that also worked like a charm. Perfect for a few baits or to have several different dipping colors warm at one time. Anyway, just thought I would pass this idea along for further ideas or improvements.... Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARVINBASSMAN Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 good idea jim, one can never stop thinking the possibilities are endless. I hope to get some jigs your way soon. Now im off to make a beer cuzzy from plaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhorlings Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Jim, Can you send me a pic so I can get a better idea? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I will post a picture up tomorrow morning as I am away from the shop today. I really tried to do some other high tech things but this has worked so good and was CHEAP!!! Never thought about the other side Jon. It will keep things cold just as well as things warm!!! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastorshane Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Wow, that will also work for us small timers who are limited on mold numbers, do you think if you kept it stirred you could pour a couple of molds, pull the baits to cool and then stir and pour again before having to nuke again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I think you could leave it as is just fine and pour and pull. The problem you will have with that is the flake settles out. Of course, without a constant heat source, your plastic does cool, just not as fast. I really was looking at it to keep my plastic warmer for longer without constant heat (that yellows your plastic) for dipping but have used it plenty for 2 color pours now. Most of the colors did not have flake though so settling was not an issue... I would guess my plastic stays thin enough for dipping for at least 12 -15 minutes before re-nuking Shane. That is in a 2 cup volume though so it may be better in a smaller cup. jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhorlings Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Sweet I cannot wait to see the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBaits Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 cool thanks!!!! I was looking at getting an old hot plate to keep plastics warm but i think ill try the POP idea first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastorshane Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I'm going to give it a try, you would have to stir it to keep your flake suspended, but its a awesome idea, I'll let you know how it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 As I said, it really works well for keeping the plastic warm for dipping. Been so busy doing those swims that I have had limited time to do many other baits. Let us know Shane..... Look for pics in the am of my high tech, redneck warmer!!!!! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 I'm happy the idea worked out for you. If only I could get some of my other ideas put to the test, particularly the vacu-venting idea. I feel sure that small production pourers would be amazed at its possibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 I’m still curious to see what happens in Clinton, MO in April when you put a couple of Brits, a crazed cheesehead or two, the some “Thunder from Down Under” in close proximity to a fermented malted and hops blended beverages near a large chlorinated lure test facility with scantily clad TU gender opposite life guards on duty… I hope the weather is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 We would be about as welcome as a Mersey trout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted January 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Here is the picture I promised. Day late and a dollar short again!!! The next one I make will allow the cup to sit further down. If I fill the cup with plastic, the area that does not have the pop insulation cools quicker for sure... Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted January 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 large chlorinated lure test facility with scantily clad TU gender opposite life guards on duty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARVINBASSMAN Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 ive got the large chlorinated test tank but for some reason my wife doesnt like the scantly clad gender opposite lifeguard idea, woman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratmanv Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Jim, tried your pop insulater last night but made it around a Bud light aluminum bottle-can. They are nice and tall and work great for dipping. Plastic stayed workable for about 15 minutes. Great call dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARVINBASSMAN Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 bud light and plastics go together well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Great idea! I'm going to have to try that very soon. I used to teach Elementary School Science. The kids did some experiments on insulating materials and found newspaper to be the best. I use to also shove them in the old Florida style jalosie windows up in Gainesville in my college days. How about wrapping some newspaper around the cup before pouring the pop? It should adhere to the pop and keep it's form to where the cup can be easily placed in and removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted January 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Funny you should mention newspaper Richard.... We were doing a "school" project and made a paper mache cup insulator as well. It does work but not quite as well as the pop one. I think we made it to thin so we will give it another go soon as we have some more projects coming soon!!! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 pencil shavings from the wall sharpener came in second! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 What if you put a light bulb under the plaster after removing the milk carton. Not to much heat and it would be even. Just enough heat to keep it at the same temp. it is already. Maybe just add more plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 How about this idea............... Take a waterpipe heater( heater tape) and imbed it in the plaster around the pyrex. It puts out only enough heat to keep a pipe from freezing so it shouldn't yellow the plastic. I'm sure that the guys in the colder climates know what I'm talking about. Actually, this could be used for ordinary pouring as well. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 I don't know how to apply a few life leasons to the subject. In cold weather survival, one key principle was always adding an air space or dead space that could warm up inside of a snow mass. Snow shelters often use a trench at the bottom and a shelf to sleep/live on above it. I have seen the air bags they use in shipping and wonder if an air space in PoP would create any advantages in your cooling. Just another factoid to blurr the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 The problem with an air space; the way I see it; is that air expands with heat and that may be enough to crack the plaster over time. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
