Baitman0928 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Well i'm finally going to start making my first pours in the next couple days. I think I have everything but let's make sure. Here's what I have. 1. Calhoun plastic 2. Del 's glitter 3. Del's color 4. Hardener 5. Microwave 6. Pyrex cups 7. Aluminum molds 8. Safety glasses and etc. I think i have everything i need to get a good start. Am i correct or am i missing something? Also before i pour the plastic into the cup do i need to shake it? If so, how much? I guess what i'm looking for is a list of things to do in order from the very start until the very end. Thanks in advance. You guys have been very helpful in the process of getting a newbie started. I will post pics when i get some done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 if your going to pour stiks maybe softener. glove. yes shake the plastic real good. if you ever use lc plastic its good to scrap the bottom with somthing and shake well. as you start pouring you will find out you don`t have enough molds or plastic.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcline Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 if your going to pour stiks maybe softener. glove. yes shake the plastic real good. if you ever use lc plastic its good to scrap the bottom with somthing and shake well. as you start pouring you will find out you don`t have enough molds or plastic.lol Good point on the Lure Craft plastic. I've been going through the same thing myself. You really have to scrape around in the bottom of the bottle to get it mixed right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcline Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Baitman, welcome to the addiction. Not sure where you're going to be pouring but you might want to add an exhaust fan to cut down the griping from the wife:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 A respirator and good exhaust. I wouldn't recommend pouring in the house as the smell will not be good and the fumes are probably dangerous to human health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhorlings Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I second that Longhorn. I cannot stress enough. Safety First!!!! I pour in my basement but I also have engineered a vacuum hood that goes out a window, with an inline booster fan. Currently it blows at 180 CFM and turns the air over in my area 6 times and hour. I'm going to upgrade the fan though to a 350 CFM fan to make it turn the air over 10-12 times an hour. Ideally I'd like to turn it over once every 1-3 minutes to minimize any fumes escaping. I also just got some fully enclosed goggles (like used in a science lab... $10 at Home Depot) this past weekend and wore it instead of just the regular safety glasses I use and man what difference did that make! Funny how much my workshop has been upgraded safety wise since the birth of my little one. Whether it be fumes, heat, or whatever... you only get one go round at this and it shouldn't be taken lightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Very good advice has been posted. You may want some salt .. & some scent.. ventilation is very important.. the fumes bother me even with a mask.. I will be getting some goggles also because I am sure the fumes get to my bodies internal system through my eyes.. do not over cook........... and make sure you stir & stir the plastic between every burst in the micro. if you are using any Chartreuse color you mite want to put it in the plastic when its cold..That mite also go with the hardner. If you need the hardner. wait to put scent in after it gets up to temp. Good Luck.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drof99 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 These guys have got it covered pretty well for you. I'm new to this as well. I've been pouring for a couple months now. The one thing that no one has mentioned is to have fun. The gloves were the thing I didn't have. That Pyrex cup is going to be hot when it comes out. I found that out afterwards. I had to look some up before taking it out of the micro. Just remember if you mess something up you can just remelt and start over. So just have a good time with it. Something else to consider. If you have ANY questions as how to do something post it here or give Del a call. I called and talked to him on the phone and he explained a few things to me. He was very helpful. Good luck and have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBaits Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 These guys pretty much covered everything, the only thing I will add is a recommendation on the gloves. Id go with the Renegade fish cleaning gloves that they sell at Wal-mart, these will give you some protection from the heat and allow you to keep most of the dexterity in your fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiredhatred Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Definitely need some paper towels to wipe your pouring pans between baits as itll mess up your pouring stream...oh and add some pouring pans to your list. Lurecraft has some great ones with wood handles so you wont need gloves when using them (just when you are handling your pyrex). Also get some softener, and some worm oil for lure packaging. You dont want your lures sticking together in the bag. I also recommend having at least three pyrex cups and at the very least 3 pouring pans although I do recommend 3 pouring pans to every pyrex cup used. The reason why you want that many pyrex cups is if you want to pour 3 colored baits, use 2 for 2 layered baits. Also with at least 3 pouring pans per color, you will find it a lot easier and efficiant to have that many because once your pouring pan cools down or runs out of plastic, you can use another pouring pan while your pyrex still has heated plastic ready to go. Also lets the other pouring pans have enough time to cool down so you can pull out the plastic...and after about three pouring pans worth of plastic, your pyrex needs another reheating. It all works out pretty good. So, this is what I would add to the list If I were you: Pouring Pans (3 per pyrex used) Pyrex (extra ones for multi-colored baits) Paper towels Softener Worm Oil Gloves (or towel so you dont have to bother taking off the gloves to pour) Scent (grape works great and smells awsome) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEE Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Great info here, as always from these guys, but I would suggest reading the "do's and dont's for Newbies". I would also suggest that when you get done reading it...read it again. These guys have a lot of experience, and that includes severe burns and accidents. Use this as a tool, safety first. What it helped me with was recognizing a POTENTIAL condition that would be unsafe...something as simple as drinking from a condensating Coke can while standing over a pan of hot plastic. I also believe you cant have too much ventilation. Good luck!! T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueTackle Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 My old eyes need a good light directly overhead so I can pour right down the center of my two piece molds. also, keep everyone away while pouring, especially young kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
