pigdestroyer Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 I am receiving my Presto Pot from Ozark today. I haven't had time to order/build the motorized stirrer yet. Just wondering what you all use to stir in the meantime. -Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zbass Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 just give it a stir with a high temp silicon spatula when needed. It won't scratch the nonstick surface in your pot. Zbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajan Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Ma' as far as I am concerned the pot part is nice, but not the big seller of these devices. The stirrer is what makes them so bon'. The teflon lined pot is just lagniappe' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigdestroyer Posted November 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Yeah. I know the stirrer is the key. I ordered the motor, but I just need something until I can build it. Thanks. I will go with the silicone for the meantime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroggi1 Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 (edited) Short video of what works for me, if you need any help let me know. DropShots.com 50 rpm motor Grainger 1LNG1 1 1/4" aluminum stock, mounting base Paddle 1.125 aluminum stock 3/8" threaded rod and coupling for shaft 1.5" square wood stock for mounting and centering blocks. Total cost is about $110.00 I have built over 30 and the design works well. Edited November 8, 2008 by mbroggi1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsinyard Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 Got my motor in yesterday. I got everything together last night but didn't have time to mount the motor. Thanks goes out to Mike for all his help while I have been trying to put my pot together. Now if I could just get my molds from Del. Evidently he is backed up right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zbass Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 I am actually going to make a two paddle stirrer from some spatulas so I never have to worry about scratching my pot. Will post a pic when I get it done. Zbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroggi1 Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 (edited) I was thinking the same. I was planning on turning a high temp silicone spatula into 2 strips like a wiper blade and attach it to the bottom of my current paddle. But I set the paddle to pot bottom clearnace to about 1/8" and the stirring motion creates a wave of mix that scavenges the bottom while turning . Video. http://www.dropshots.com/MBroggi#date/2008-02-02/16:04:28 Edited November 9, 2008 by mbroggi1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigdestroyer Posted November 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Thanks Mike. That is the motor I purchased. It should be here next week. I have to go to Home Depot this week to pick up a nipple for the pot. I got the wrong size (3/8"), I guess I need a 1/4". I will pick up the rest of the stuff then. Thanks. Short video of what works for me, if you need any help let me know.DropShots.com 50 rpm motor Grainger 1LNG1 1 1/4" aluminum stock, mounting base Paddle 1.125 aluminum stock 3/8" threaded rod and coupling for shaft 1.5" square wood stock for mounting and centering blocks. Total cost is about $110.00 I have built over 30 and the design works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAE73 Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 How good does the stirrer work on keep the glitter suspended? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroggi1 Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 50 RPM keeps the plastic in motion and a consistant glitter/salt mix at all times. Again the clearance between the pot bottom and paddle of 1/8" is pretty tight to you dont get that glob of glitter sitting in the pot. I do have some holes in the paddle that I feel help in the process. I have tried several different paddle designs and think this is the best. My orignal ones had side cleanrance paddle to pot of 1/8" as well as bottom but found that the plastic needed some room to flow so now I go about 1/2" on the sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAE73 Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Thanks, one more question are you throwing scrape pieces back into the pot as your pouring or waiting till you done to remelt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroggi1 Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Scrapes, or the once in a while reject goes right back in. I even once remelted about 36 used Gary's Y. Just threw them in, turned up the heat and started mixing no problem at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajan Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 I allow 1/8" clearance on sides and bottom, had no problems. I think the rpm's could be lower than 50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroggi1 Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 (edited) 50 Rpm may be a bit for that much paddle. Whats nice is as rpms go down torque goes up. Take and try Swiss cheesing that paddle a bit and off set holes on each blade. I found it helps a bit with the mixture as well as relieving some of the load on the motor. That is some fine craftmenship their Kajan Edited November 10, 2008 by mbroggi1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajan Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 (edited) Motor seems fine so far but most I have used at one time is 6 cups plastic. You don't get excessive bubbles with holes??? Also, does'nt it make clean up harder?? Edited November 10, 2008 by Kajan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroggi1 Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 No bubbles at all. Do you think if you filled her up say, 3-5 qts, that your paddle would cause enough of a wave to push some plastic over the side? I get a little bit of the blender effect as it lifts the level up a bit when mixxing. You are at 50 Rpm right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajan Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Hum, I had enough plastic to reach top of paddles yesterday while turning. If you notice, top edges of blades are bent down on an angle , this has tendency to push plastic downwards as its pushed forwards. Not sure if it would ever go over sides. yea 50 RPM 1LNG1 motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroggi1 Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 If you feel the 50's are to quick get the 25-Rpm and I'll take the 50 's off you hands. I was worried about load on the motor with my paddle but seeing yours I feel better. Those are some strong motors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadK Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 (edited) I'm using one of mikes pots and have to say it works out well. I've used up to 8 cups at a time in it. Never have a problem with mixing until you get down to that last 1/8 inch of clearance. My problem now is the teflon scratching up from all the salt. Has anyone found a solution for this yet? Its never a problem cleaning the motor paddle. but cleaning the bottom is now getting tougher. Edited November 11, 2008 by ChadK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zbass Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 What kind of alt are you using? There were some threads about putting it in a blender or flake salt. Just curious. Zbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroggi1 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Chad, You have one of my very first ones, How many gallons do you think you have poured? I use Del-Mart salt and its very fine and smoother than some of the much more course stuff out there. I could see that course salt over time and many RPMs of the paddle effecting the coating. Also dont every leave any leftover plastic and salt in there. Also you could try PAM Anti stick spray. (Garlic of course) see how that goes. I'll look into a over the counter teflon spray also, I have a few pots that I made in the intial trial and error process. I'll rough them up and try some Teflon sprays. I will offer a replacement pot, drilled, tapped with the brass drain installed and shipped for cost. Figure around $40.00 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadK Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Chad,You have one of my very first ones, How many gallons do you think you have poured? I use Del-Mart salt and its very fine and smoother than some of the much more course stuff out there. I could see that course salt over time and many RPMs of the paddle effecting the coating. Also dont every leave any leftover plastic and salt in there. Also you could try PAM Anti stick spray. (Garlic of course) see how that goes. I'll look into a over the counter teflon spray also, I have a few pots that I made in the intial trial and error process. I'll rough them up and try some Teflon sprays. I will offer a replacement pot, drilled, tapped with the brass drain installed and shipped for cost. Figure around $40.00 Thanks Oh gosh, many many gallons for sure. I'm using Flour salt for the most part so its VERY fine. It is Mortons 50lb sacks. I may do the replacement pot at some point. I found one teflon spray on the net I tried and it did not work at all. Left a goo on the bottom of the pot. I probably have left plastic in it before if you think this could be a cause. There are area that are getting worse with every pour. I have tried the Pam also. Cant ever seem to find the garlic though. I think I read somewhere they werent making that one anymore. It does not seem to do me any good. I just dont want that motor to ever go out. That is the key I tell ya! I usually dont leave it on 100% of the time when pouring. Every other mold or so turn it on for a mold or so.... Just enough to keep things stirred. I've often though about having the sillicone spatulas attached to the mixer some how though. That would be awesome if it could scrape the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroggi1 Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Chad, Your buying Salt in 50 lb bags?? Ok you have poured a few. Got to post this thought for all of us. If the salt is wearing them out with just a pass of the paddle and no direct contact, just that wave of plastic I talk about, What kind of life would the pots teflon have if even a high temp silicone was "squegeeing" on it at every revolution? The salt granulaires "AKA Sandpaper" I think would have a much more negative inpact on the life of the pots teflon coating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadK Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 (edited) Chad,Your buying Salt in 50 lb bags?? Ok you have poured a few. Got to post this thought for all of us. If the salt is wearing them out with just a pass of the paddle and no direct contact, just that wave of plastic I talk about, What kind of life would the pots teflon have if even a high temp silicone was "squegeeing" on it at every revolution? The salt granulaires "AKA Sandpaper" I think would have a much more negative inpact on the life of the pots teflon coating. I bet your exactly right Mike. I am VERY carefull to make sure my mixer has NEVER scraped the bottom or sides during revolutions. Once you get it set right, you pretty much never have to adjust it again. Edited November 12, 2008 by ChadK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
