Bassking24 Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Is anyone using Bear's Presto melting pot? I saw it on his website and was considering buying one. Does it work well? How long does it take for the plastic to heat up in it? Does it mix up the plastic well during and after melting? Any opinions from those of you using one is appreciated...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo D Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Is anyone using Bear's Presto melting pot? I saw it on his website and was considering buying one. Does it work well? How long does it take for the plastic to heat up in it? Does it mix up the plastic well during and after melting? Any opinions from those of you using one is appreciated...... I am using a Presto Pot with Bear's Mixer. It heats well and takes about 5 minutes for 2 cups of plastic to clear. I usually heat plastic to 350 and then turn down heat to 300 when it turns clear, add color and flake and make baits. It also works well for pouring salted sticks, the mixer keeps everything in suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 I have seen the new one and it's nice, the newer pots are narrower and looks a little taller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Best thing since sliced bread! You can pour as little as one cup of plastic with practically zero waste. The stirrer is the key. I sprayed my stirrer with a little Garlic Pam and the plastic wipes right off. For cleaning the pot, I just used a high temp spatula and gathered what was left over off the bottom. Great for pouring sticks as the salt will be mixed and every bait will come out uniform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 I am using a Presto Pot with Bear's Mixer. It heats well and takes about 5 minutes for 2 cups of plastic to clear. I usually heat plastic to 350 and then turn down heat to 300 when it turns clear, add color and flake and make baits. It also works well for pouring salted sticks, the mixer keeps everything in suspension. [/quote How thick is the plastic at 300, and does it pour good? Have you ever put a temp sensor in the plastic or is that the temp on the pot cord? Thanks Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitbull Baits Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 I am using a Presto Pot with Bear's Mixer. It heats well and takes about 5 minutes for 2 cups of plastic to clear. I usually heat plastic to 350 and then turn down heat to 300 when it turns clear, add color and flake and make baits. It also works well for pouring salted sticks, the mixer keeps everything in suspension. [/quote How thick is the plastic at 300, and does it pour good? Have you ever put a temp sensor in the plastic or is that the temp on the pot cord? Thanks Frank I turn mine down to 300 also it pours the same just a smidge thicker. For my top pour Kodiac craws I have to turn it up a bit not much I also pre heat the molds to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo D Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 I am using a Presto Pot with Bear's Mixer. It heats well and takes about 5 minutes for 2 cups of plastic to clear. I usually heat plastic to 350 and then turn down heat to 300 when it turns clear, add color and flake and make baits. It also works well for pouring salted sticks, the mixer keeps everything in suspension. [/quote How thick is the plastic at 300, and does it pour good? Have you ever put a temp sensor in the plastic or is that the temp on the pot cord? Thanks Frank Frank, I use an infrared thermometer and the dial on the pot itself. They are pretty close and I like the stabil temps when using the pot. You do need to turn it down when the plastic gets low or it will heat up too much. Usually when I am down to half a cup, I turn it down the dial to around 275. I recheck with the IR thermometer as well. At 300, it is not too thick when using a soft compound. When using a harder compound, I usually increase it to around 325 - 350 depending on the color I use and flake. Purple flake in light colored plastic..LOL dont mix well on large batches. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 (edited) Thanks Romeo I have one but do not turn it down. I have an infrared and a pyrometer to go in the plastic itself. I will have to try it. One more thing are you guys injecting or pouring?Thanks Frank Edited April 21, 2010 by Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo D Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Thanks Romeo I have one but do not turn it down. I have an infrared and a pyrometer to go in the plastic itself. I will have to try it. One more thing are you guys injecting or pouring?Thanks Frank Both, depending on what I am making of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Both, depending on what I am making of course [/quote) so it does not matter at that temp. You can do either. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Both, depending on what I am making of course [/quote) so it does not matter at that temp. You can do either. Frank I used the pot strictly for pouring sticks and larger orders of frogs and 10.5 tricks. I tried using it for injecting but found it easier for me to just inject from the Pyrex they way I had everything set up. I started the plastic at 350 on the dial and backed off to about 330 when ready. I never used a thermometer but went by the viscosity of the plastic and how it poured out. You can't beat the pot for pouring sticks as it eliminates having to stif between every two sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 I'll agree on the pot. Makes things real easy for larger orders! I have an older version pot and Bear made the stirring system. Best thing since sliced bread for running big orders! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassking24 Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Thanks, guys, for all your replies. Sorry it's been a while in responding, but been slammed making baits! Looks like it would be a wise investment since I've been pouring a lot more lately........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitbull Baits Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Thanks, guys, for all your replies. Sorry it's been a while in responding, but been slammed making baits! Looks like it would be a wise investment since I've been pouring a lot more lately........... Your life will be so much easier soon as you get one trust me on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Have you considered just making a pot? Parts are super easy to come by and there have been numerous threads on this site, along with pics, to point you in the right direction. Just a thought as Wally World is always just down the road! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 I have 2 presto pots complete from Bear. Better then sliced bread. Bear sets them up correctly. The motor spins the paddles a @ good speed to keep everything in suspension. Drilled and tapped-ready to go - why play around spending time to make your own-locating everything when you can be making baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassking24 Posted May 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Have you considered just making a pot? Parts are super easy to come by and there have been numerous threads on this site, along with pics, to point you in the right direction. Just a thought as Wally World is always just down the road! Jim Jim, yeah, I've considered making my own, as I'm a DIY'er. And, I remember seeing some threads on here about making your own. I will probably research the threads and see if I want and have the time to mess with it myself. Thanks for your input. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Those pots look like the cat's meow. I can only dream of being able to afford one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerworm Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 we have 5 of them 4 with stirrers and they will always be with us until someone comes out with an affordable injection machine that will keep salt in suspension the 2 i have seen and got to play with both of them the salt sank to the bottom of the pressure pot...and that sucked because at the time qwe had the cash to blow on 1 or 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
