swedes67 Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 I'm looking at purchasing plastisol by the drum. Anyone have any ideas/opinions what would work good to mix drum? Also would it be a good idea to put in smaller container right away for easier handling and mixing when needed? Thanks inadvance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerworm Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 i use a kayak paddle with some 1/2" holes i drilled in it and stir it up and check for any settling then portion it out into 2.5 gallon jugs i have saved but i only put like 2 gallons in each one; or you can check uline thats where i got my drum pump since you cant turn them on their side they also sell stirrers for drums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 I use a paint mixer blade that I welded a long tube on. It barely fits in the 2" hole but work well. It has a ring on the bottom so you can hit the sides and keep going. I use MF plastic and it really does not require alot of mixing so I just pump what I need when I need. Really depends on how much you use at a time, if you have to much time in between pumping then transfering it might be the right thing to do. Robert from MF did share one tip with me, he said if I got a conduit pipe and sealed the end. Then drilled holes out from the side and hooked up an aquarium pump to it I would not even have to stir just turn on the pump for awhile. It goes in the small hole so it wont be in the way of the drum pump. Just some ideas. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 why can't you put the drum on its side ? we are thinking about getting a drum also. we will be transfering to smaller containers rite a way. so does the drum have a 2" hole & a full size lid thats comes off ? Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajan Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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powerworm Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 they are just clamp on lids is why you shouldnt lay them on their side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 MF's does not have a lid that comes off. It is sealed and there is two holes in the top, a 2" and a 3/4". Nice mixer just does not work on my drums. You can turn these drums on there side, they actually make a dolly that you can tip it with. There is even one that has rollers so you can mix it by rolling it. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 (edited) they are just clamp on lids is why you shouldnt lay them on their side thanks, and I take it these would be Spike-It ? Jeff Edited June 19, 2011 by Bass-Boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 MF's does not have a lid that comes off. It is sealed and there is two holes in the top, a 2" and a 3/4". Nice mixer just does not work on my drums. You can turn these drums on there side, they actually make a dolly that you can tip it with. There is even one that has rollers so you can mix it by rolling it. Frank must be there is a few different type drums used. thanks Frank Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerworm Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 the lureworks drums are the clamp on and supposedly you are not to turn them on their side. even if you could without the bigger stirrer for a drum you would be standing it up to stir everytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red's Baits Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 I like that stirrer Kajan. You got that on a low RMP motor. I was told one guy used an old trolling motor to stir up his drums of plastic. Now that is a cheap stirring system if you ask me. You can find them in pawn shops cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo D Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 I like that stirrer Kajan. You got that on a low RMP motor. I was told one guy used an old trolling motor to stir up his drums of plastic. Now that is a cheap stirring system if you ask me. You can find them in pawn shops cheap. Thanks Red! I have one of those that I'm not using anymore. Gonna have to remember this if I ever get drums. It should work perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
