FishingBuds Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I have been reading up on the heat sources and I'm wondering more about the presto style pots? I like them so far(from what I've read and seen) and this has me considering them as my heat source but, is it a good choice.. What is doubting me just a little is I have noticed that in alot of past newbie forums not alot of ya recommend the presto style pot, its either the Mic or hot plate. Question: So is the presto pot harder to use for a newbie, or are they just relatively new, is this why its not recommended as much? Is there More Than Your Eyes Can See to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcline Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Personally, I highly recommend the Presto pots. It's what got me back into pouring, The one reason I can think of that might be a drawback is the initial cost of a pot setup. If you're going to get one I really recommend getting a good stirring system togo with it. It will make your life a lot easier.That's not to say that youcan't get by without the stirrer, some guys just hand stir. The good thing about them is the temp control. You can keep a close eye on the temp of your plastic. If you get one I also recommend getting a digital infrared thermometer. You can really fine tune the temp this way, no guesswork. I hope this helps, JIIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zbass Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 I will second what jimcline said. it may even be easier than a hot plate or micro. Once you get the temp set, your up and pouring in a flash. I would also recommend one with a stirrer.It is kinda a pain to stir that big of a pot by hand. In the same breath, a hot plate or mic are good sources too. What may work for one person may not be so good for another. Cost wise, mic may be about the cheapest. Pick one up at a garage sale or someplace and then get a Pyrex or Anchor measuring cup or two. I know you are doing research on this. figure out what may be good and give it a shot. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishingBuds Posted October 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 It looks simple, I'm just trying to see what all is out there and understand what it does and how it produces. TU is doing a great job so far with allowing me to seek the ways:yay: I'm taking it seriously and will decide soon on something, I believe in getting the best I can afford so I start off good, instead of the other way around. I understand the price thing but these pots can be adapted to grow I noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zbass Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 If you can afford one then it is the way to go. And then when you open your web store, all you have to do is put more plastic in it! LOL You can do a lot of baits with it, but I may suggest an alternative heat source for tinkering around with recipes. When I tinker, I do it with 4 oz of plastic. The presto will do that, but it may be easier in a smaller pot/pan/pyrex. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishingBuds Posted October 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 If you can afford one then it is the way to go. And then when you open your web store, all you have to do is put more plastic in it! LOLYou can do a lot of baits with it, but I may suggest an alternative heat source for tinkering around with recipes. When I tinker, I do it with 4 oz of plastic. The presto will do that, but it may be easier in a smaller pot/pan/pyrex. Just a thought. Good point on the recipes! noteing that one, I haven't seen a small pot except at wally world, don't know if their the same? I may consider the Mic/pyrex for this. So what part of IN. are ya from there Zbass? North/Mid/South? I'm down here South nice to see a fellow In/Hoosier8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Question: So is the presto pot harder to use for a newbie, or are they just relatively new, is this why its not recommended as much? Is there More Than Your Eyes Can See to it? I think the reason the Presto pot is not recommended is because of the volume it pours. It holds something like 6 quarts of plastic. You don't need to get a quart of plastic with a mix of colors and glitters that you don't like. Presto pots were developed for the guys pouring hundreds of baits in the same color. Someone is going to chime in and say they do 8 ounce pours all the time but when you are just getting started and are going to be going slow and trying to get it right, a small cup of plastic in a microwave or on a hot plate makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 I think the reason the Presto pot is not recommended is because of the volume it pours. It holds something like 6 quarts of plastic. You don't need to get a quart of plastic with a mix of colors and glitters that you don't like.Presto pots were developed for the guys pouring hundreds of baits in the same color. Someone is going to chime in and say they do 8 ounce pours all the time but when you are just getting started and are going to be going slow and trying to get it right, a small cup of plastic in a microwave or on a hot plate makes sense. ditto on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artificial All The Way Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 I made 2 presto pot set ups and they work great. But as others said I feel they are for large jobs. I have no need for a half gal of one color just yet since I don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Start with a micro or hot plate trust me you won't be disapointed, 4-8 ozs is the norm when starting out as you will go through trial and error until you get the color recipes you like therefore you won't be wasting plastic on large runs from a presto pot. I built my pot with stirrer for under $100 and for the most part it sits there lookin pretty;) but agree with the rest that when needed its great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishingBuds Posted October 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Alright guys thanks for convincing me, it makes sense, I knew they was able to pour big, but I was thinking they could pour small also. I was considering just using the pot for injection and not bother with a spout and stirrer. It sounds like they are strictly for big uses only. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 I tried the pot for injection the other day. You would still need a fair amount of plastic to suck up the plastic because of the wide bottom of the pot. You also have to continuously stop and start the stirrer. If I was doing a large amount of single color......maybe. I can use the Pyrex for injection and what little amount I have left, I can just pour out some worms. Out of an 8 oz Pyrex, I can inject 7 1/2 oz. That's just what I'm comfortable with since I started with the mic and Pyrex. I do use the pot to pour sticks (as little as 1 cup plastic plus salt) and 50+ pieces of frogs and big tricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
