grangis Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 I just recently recieved my presto pot from bear and was wondering if anyone has a good method of securing the pot to the stand they use for pouring? I just would feel a lot more safe knowing that the pot full of hot plastic is secured to the stand that im using and is not gonna tip forward when i go to open or close the valve. Ive thought of possibly drilling through the feet of the pot and the top of the stand and screwing/bolting it down? I know theres gotta be someone on here thats got a great idea/soultion for this problem. Any advice is appreciated, and Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 I just recently recieved my presto pot from bear and was wondering if anyone has a good method of securing the pot to the stand they use for pouring? I just would feel a lot more safe knowing that the pot full of hot plastic is secured to the stand that im using and is not gonna tip forward when i go to open or close the valve. Ive thought of possibly drilling through the feet of the pot and the top of the stand and screwing/bolting it down? I know theres gotta be someone on here thats got a great idea/soultion for this problem. Any advice is appreciated, and Thanks in advance. Don't know what model you have but with mine I removed the handles and used all thread and nuts to hold it down it also works to hold down my stir motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grangis Posted March 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Thanks Mrbilky. I got my pot from bears and have a mixer on the way from him that should be here on monday. Ill have to take a look at how the mixer is set up to fit the pot, but that just might work. Love your pouring station by the way...Best use of old furniture Ive seen...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanmc Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) I just recently recieved my presto pot from bear and was wondering if anyone has a good method of securing the pot to the stand they use for pouring? I just would feel a lot more safe knowing that the pot full of hot plastic is secured to the stand that im using and is not gonna tip forward when i go to open or close the valve. Ive thought of possibly drilling through the feet of the pot and the top of the stand and screwing/bolting it down? I know theres gotta be someone on here thats got a great idea/soultion for this problem. Any advice is appreciated, and Thanks in advance. I drilled 2 holes through the stand right behind the pot. I used 2 pieces of all-thread with an acorn nut and washer on one end. These go up through the holes and are held in place by a regular nut and washer on the top of the stand. The pot backs up against them and I have 2 small (3/4" I think) "L" brackets that slide down the all thread from the top and catch the lip of the pot. These are held down on the pot by wing nuts. With this setup I can remove my stirrer without having the pot unsecured. It also makes it so I can loosen the wing nuts if I want to slide a shim under the back feet to change the slope of the pot and then re-secure it.. Edited March 18, 2011 by bryanmc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerworm Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 turn your pot over and remove the little soft plastic plugs on the feet and drill thru that hole and just use some 1 1/4" drywall type screws to hold it on your stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Thanks Mrbilky. I got my pot from bears and have a mixer on the way from him that should be here on monday. Ill have to take a look at how the mixer is set up to fit the pot, but that just might work. Love your pouring station by the way...Best use of old furniture Ive seen...lol Ha that's funny your the first to realize that observation, but as you can see it was and is perfect for pouring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Anderson Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Ha that's funny your the first to realize that observation, but as you can see it was and is perfect for pouring Being a "furniture guy" I saw that right off...but also saw a nice piece of furniture being used. I have converted old dressers into bathroom vanities and just about anything you could think of...point is: a nice piece of furniture being USED instead of set out on the curb for the trash guy to smash!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
