Baitman0928 Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Almost ready to start pouring my own baits as i've gotten almost all my stuff in and in place. Went to wal-mart last night to pick up my pyrex measuring cups. (will be using microwave to heat plastic) However the only cups wal-mart had was made by "anchor" they looked and felt like a pyrex but wasn't the pyrex brand. Does anybody use the anchor? Would it work just as well or do you all prefer the pyrex? thanks, adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stanley Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 I use the anchor brand also, have not had any problems yet....also check goodwill and the salvation army for pyrex/anchor cups, I have found a few cups and got a cheep microwave there for a cheap price!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Lake Lures Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 I use Anchor and have had no problems with soft plastics yet, but remember that you should adhere to basic glass safety and not stress with sudden changes in temperature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Same here, no problems. Just don'tt set the cup on a cold surface after it's heated; it can explode. I use old RTV molds(silicone) as a pad to set the hot cup on. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I have used both brands,and usually pick the one with a narrow pouring spout.Both work just fine.If buying a used one,make sure there is not even a slightest chip in the surface.Follow the saftey instructions on this site.Temp shock,and chips are what to avoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiredhatred Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Anchor works just as well as Pyrex. I was in the same situation where Anchor was the only thing they had so I picked some up. Still use them, and have had no problems with them at all. I believe they are the exact same thing just a different brand and thats it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 I use Anchor and have had no problems with soft plastics yet, but remember that you should adhere to basic glass safety and not stress with sudden changes in temperature. While you are at Walmart getting the cups, get a silcone pot holder. I am talking about the flat ones not the glove. They should be in the same vacinity as the cups. Put the hot cup on the silicone pot holder and it will insulate it from cold surfaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
