apharing Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Hi guys, im new here, and new to lure making. I poured my first lures today, a few finesse worms (pics will be up in a few minutes). When I heated the plastic there was smoke coming off it, I was wondering If I should be worried about the fumes, and what I could do about them. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Hi guys, im new here, and new to lure making. I poured my first lures today, a few finesse worms (pics will be up in a few minutes). When I heated the plastic there was smoke coming off it, I was wondering If I should be worried about the fumes, and what I could do about them. thanks Get yourself an infrared thermometer (around $25) and by all means provide adequate ventilation to your work area preferably not in the house the fumes from heated plastic is toxic under the right conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainbutter Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Is there a solution to fumes and pouring indoors during the winter months? I live in Minnesota and I really don't think that it's a good idea to try pouring in -20 degree weather. Not only would I get cold, but the temps would probably prevent any pouring from actually happening, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Is there a solution to fumes and pouring indoors during the winter months? I live in Minnesota and I really don't think that it's a good idea to try pouring in -20 degree weather. Not only would I get cold, but the temps would probably prevent any pouring from actually happening, lol. Ha Ha no don't get me wrong you can pour in your house but if your like me your wife and\or kids would have to leave for the day and then all they do is complain as the scent will linger for days All you need to do is open the windows and get good cross ventilation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 (edited) You do not want to breathe any of that smoke. I pour in my garage with an exhaust fan running. In the winter I can turn on a heater if needed to keep it around 60-70 deg. Edited November 22, 2009 by BBK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Hi guys, im new here, and new to lure making. I poured my first lures today, a few finesse worms (pics will be up in a few minutes). When I heated the plastic there was smoke coming off it, I was wondering If I should be worried about the fumes, and what I could do about them. thanks Ventilation is very important. Check out these posts for more information. http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=quick_search&search_filter_app[forums]=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Ventilation is very important. Check out these posts for more information. http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=quick_search&search_filter_app[forums]=1 Apparently, the new forum software won't allow you to cut and paste hyperlinks. Copy the URL above and paste it into the address bar to see the posts on ventilation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I would highly discourage pouring indoors...the fumes as mentioned may be toxic and I suspect they could also be dangerous to your lungs kind of like cigarette smoke. Always wear a good respirator 100% of the time when pouring plastic. You could always move down south where we can pour plastic in the garage and fish all 12 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiobassman Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I would highly discourage pouring indoors...the fumes as mentioned may be toxic and I suspect they could also be dangerous to your lungs kind of like cigarette smoke. Always wear a good respirator 100% of the time when pouring plastic. You could always move down south where we can pour plastic in the garage and fish all 12 months That's very good advice longhorn, I plan on getting a respirator here real soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
