pigdestroyer Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I haven't been pouring very much lately due to the lack of a garage. My friend and I are about create a workstation in his garage to pour. I figured I should ask advice from the TU pros on a basic workstation and tools. Just something to smooth out the process and help produce quality baits. Right now all I am just working with 2 Pyrex and a microwave. I am still having noob problems like bubbles and stuff. Is there anything else that is a must have? Burners, injector, lee pot, etc. I am just looking for advice to make the process easier and smoother. It seems like I am doing a lot of rushing, heating with my setup now. I want to be able to pour quality baits so I can sell them at my local ponds and lakes. Thanks in advance for the replies and pics. -Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeterdan Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Jeremy, the size and amount of equipment you need strickly depends on the amount of work you plan to do. I myself am small potato's. One corner of my garage is dedicated to my plastics. I have a work bench I built from old 2x4s and plywood. I use burners insted of a microwave. I bought a nice heavy duty wire shelf to keep my supplies on, and a cabinet with sink. I also instaled a large pegboard on the wall. The most important piece of equipment has to be the coffee pot however. LOL How can anyone get any work done without coffee. Dont forget ventalation, at the very least you need to have a fan to move out any smoke. Im going to take some pic's soon to post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear21211 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 PigDestroyer I cheated a little bit but I went to Sears and bought a work station from them. If you are planning on staying relatively small this may be something you would want to check in to.It keeps everything I need handy has built in work light and built in power strip.Comes with Galvanized work surface which is very easy to maintain. They have several renditions to these that have more or less drawers and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigdestroyer Posted October 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Bear Nice workstation. That is about the size I am looking for. That may be a future purchase for me. I saw something similar on Sears.com for $150, but I don't believe it had the light or power strip. I see that you use a modified Lee pot for pouring. Is it much better than using pyrex? I assume that it would be. Is it easy to pour 1-sided molds with the pot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear21211 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 (edited) The pot pours great with either the one or two sided molds. I find it much easier to control the over pour with the pot versus the pyrex. I still use my pyrex for small jobs or when I am going to pour something with 2 colors, I use the pot for main color and pyrex for secondary color. The clean up on the pot is not terrible but it is not as fast as the pyrex. I am going to add another one of the Craftsman Benches and 2 more pots as I finish getting my molds. The pot is actually the Presto Pot and they are very simple to make I bought mine but was not the smartest thing I ever done. I have since made four others and they are very simple and you can build it for about $130.00. If you decide to build one let me know and I will help you as much as I can Edited October 24, 2008 by bear21211 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigdestroyer Posted October 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 I am definately interested in trying to build one. I know some guys sell them complete on here, but I think the shipping will be really high. I will let you know if (when) I have questions. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajan Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Ma' Pigdestroyer, look at my thread on 2nd page of Soft Plastics " Pouring Station":yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Couldn't resist showing my workstation which uses cannister light fixtures with heat lamps to melt the plastic. Really old school but works great for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Number one provide a good vent system.After that it's all down hill.I bought one of those white plastic tables to work from,it really looked nice.The drippings from the jugs of raw plastic really screwed up the surface.I would use steel.or wood to make your bench.I had one from Sears similar to the previous photo,and it was great.If you can afford it that would be a way to go.I now live in a apartment,and work from a card table,in my kitchen,with a gentle fan at my back,and using the stove vent.I can handle the noise by turning off my hearing aid.It works only fair,but I don't notice much fumes,so it does work.Not a recommended work station,it just happens to be what I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeterdan Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeterdan Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 couple of pics of my work station, very simple but it works for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigdestroyer Posted October 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 It looks like a radio is a key part of every workstation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipLip Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Nice workstation Skeeter. I like to mounts on the wall and the dart board is key to break up the monotony of the process. I don't have that pegboard in my room but it looks like i really want a wall of that. The radio is definitely a must too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeterdan Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Thanks, my wife wont let me keep my deer mounts in the house lol, so they go here. The radio, tv and coffee pot are amoung the most important things to have at your work station lol. Got to stay up on my football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
