maachuu Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 question for those that are using these. mine was made from the rotisserie part of a grill, my question is how long do let these run ? my baits have been running for a hour or so bu they are not dry. Can I leave this going all night while I sleep or should I shut it off ? dont know if these motors will heat up or not and dont want to take any chances. thanks maachuu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 You shouldn't have any problem leaving it run all night. Mine doesn't get more than warm to the touch. I let it run all anight all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maachuu Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 You shouldn't have any problem leaving it run all night. Mine doesn't get more than warm to the touch. I let it run all anight all the time. Thank you sir for the reply, just wasnt sure, thanks again maachuu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarLakeMusky Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 I have thought about buying one of those plug in timers so I can control how long it runs. CLM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrydabassman Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 If your top coat is D2T, just let it turn for 30 minutes and it'll set up just fine. You shouldn't have any problem leaving it run all night. Mine doesn't get more than warm to the touch. I let it run all anight all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maachuu Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 If your top coat is D2T, just let it turn for 30 minutes and it'll set up just fine.Im using Envirotex as a coatingthanks I have thought about buying one of those plug in timers so I can control how long it runs. CLM good thought, may have to check in to that myselfthanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 If your using Etex then you'll probably have to leave it running all night. Etex cures at a much slower rate than D2T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 If your using Etex then you'll probably have to leave it running all night. Etex cures at a much slower rate than D2T. I tried turning a slow setting epoxy and turned the machine off when I thought it had set enough not to sag, if fact I was convinced that no way would it move. Next morning I had to scrap the lot, it had sagged so badly. A lesson learned. Leave it running. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmail Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Like CLM I use a long set epoxy, so use a timer - I set it for 6 hrs and walk away, BUT just make sure you set it properly - About a week back I didn't realise it was into it's cycle when I hung them and was lucky enough to have come back and discovered the timer had turned off,,,,,,,,,saved them. Generally four hours is enough. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J's Muskie Customs Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Like CLM I use a long set epoxy, so use a timer - I set it for 6 hrs and walk away, BUT just make sure you set it properly - About a week back I didn't realise it was into it's cycle when I hung them and was lucky enough to have come back and discovered the timer had turned off,,,,,,,,,saved them. Generally four hours is enough. Pete i turned mine off too early last week, had some sagging on a couple baits,,,killer paint too, i was dissapointed in myself. Envirotex, i am going to let her roll all night from now on..i usually turn it on and leave it run all night but i thought i would get cute and turn it off after 4-6hours...WRONG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerbayt Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 I don't like to take chances with my clear coat. Let mine run all night all the time. No problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly1 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I always just set the mixing cup I used by the turner and when it is stiff (30 min give or take for D2T) I switch it off and let dry for 24hrs. The mix cup will give you a good indicator when the epoxy has set it will differ from time to time the warmer it is the faster it will set up and the colder it is it will take a little longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I always just set the mixing cup I used by the turner and when it is stiff (30 min give or take for D2T) I switch it off and let dry for 24hrs. The mix cup will give you a good indicator when the epoxy has set it will differ from time to time the warmer it is the faster it will set up and the colder it is it will take a little longer. The mixing cup idea is good, but I re-use my can bottoms. So I brush some of the epoxy on the side of my Rotator frame, so I can check progress without touching the baits. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maachuu Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I always just set the mixing cup I used by the turner and when it is stiff (30 min give or take for D2T) I switch it off and let dry for 24hrs. The mix cup will give you a good indicator when the epoxy has set it will differ from time to time the warmer it is the faster it will set up and the colder it is it will take a little longer. thanks hillbilly, good idea for sure m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maachuu Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 The mixing cup idea is good, but I re-use my can bottoms. So I brush some of the epoxy on the side of my Rotator frame, so I can check progress without touching the baits. Dave another good idea, thanks vodkaman m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
