Dipping Long Tubes

[edw]

I would like to make large tubes like the tiger tube that are probably 8" long. i can't think of a pot or heating system that would work. I would think something in the order of 12" deep and 6" inches in diameter would be great.. Any ideas?

Edited December 4, 2009 by edw

[rhahn427]

I would like to make large tubes like the tiger tube that are probably 8" long. i can't think of a pot or heating system that would work. I would think something in the order of 12" deep and 6" inches in diameter would be great.. Any ideas?

I've been playing with the same thing .......... I made horizontal dipping rods and have tried a few so far and it works ......... Bojon is the expert on horizontal dipping ..... get his DVD

[gone2long]

Wow that sounds like an awful lot of plastic that would need to be cooked, IMHO I think horizontal is the way to go. If not then possibly use some black pipe say 1 1/2 to 2 inchs in dia with an end cap but you would need a good way to heat and maintain maybe some heat lamps?

[MuskyGary]

You can still heat the plastic in the micro. Pour it in a pan big enough for the tube rod. To keep it warm sit the pan on a hot plate.

[robbor]

Im working on a lead pot now thats all stainless and the reservoir is a tad over 2" id and 12.5" deep. Powered by a band heater around the outside. If you can dream it up it can be made. I still have to make the nozzle/pintle valve so it will be bottom pour. By my guesstimate it should be a 20# capacity lead pot.

YOu could probably easily do what you want by welding a stable base to a piece of pipe and sitting it on a hot plate. Just heat your plastic in the microwave and pour it in and your problems should be minimal.