grangis Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Just found this on a random search. Wondering if anyone has tried one of these for plastic? http://www.ardentegourmetstirrer.com/ardente_gourmet_stirrer.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Just found this on a random search. Wondering if anyone has tried one of these for plastic? http://www.ardentego...t_stirrer.shtml It looks to be battery operated . That's not good unless you adapt it with an external power source . Might just do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanmc Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 It looks to be battery operated . That's not good unless you adapt it with an external power source . Might just do it. Don't see a temp rating on the blades either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 The blades woudn't be a problem. I would remove them and replace with aluminum blades that can be easily made. The real problem would be the 6 volt adapter to get rid of the batteries. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 I doubt that anything designed for stirring soup is going to be able to cope with a pot of plastic. That casing is holding 4xC size batteries, so the motor must be very small to fit in there. I could be wrong, but $59.95 is not a cheap way to find out. I found this review: http://www.amazon.com/Ardent%C3%A9-Gourmet-whitestirrer-Stirrer/product-reviews/B004HH0U84/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1 It seems that temperature would be a big problem. That money would probably buy you the materials to build something better. You need to consider the torque required when the plastic is at its thickest. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDille Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 I use an ice cream maker motor with paddle a I made. If it can stir ice cream, it can stir thickened plastisol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grangis Posted March 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks for all the input guys! Im not too tech savy so I wouldnt know the first on tryin to change the power source. Looks like Ill just have to bite the bullet and get a nice one from Bears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
