llokkii Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Ouch Big Ray. Hope he is ok and heals up quickly. Even more reason for me to be a little leary of this. Seen enough burns working with hot steel to know I don't want any type of burn. Already got my Long sleeves, paints, safety boots, gloves, safety glasses/goggles. After reading this post I will have a chilling bucket handy. I don't plan on pouring more than a few baits at a time so I don't care if it takes longer. I am fortunate to have a job where I have a lot of time off so I have time to spare. Hurrying at anything has only ever gotten me into trouble and I darn sure don't want this type of trouble finding me. I'm just trying to think if I have missed anything. Regards and well wishes to your friend. Be safe and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ray Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Hey thanks IIokkii. That is exactly what happened he was rushing because he had to take off and was stirring way too fast. He is going to be ok but like I said we learned are lesson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATFLATTIE Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Man that just plain sucks. I have a friend that is way too careless when he is making lures. It really worries me but I think with each of these stories I pass along he is getting the picture. Even with all the proper precautions you can still get hurt, this stuff is very dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) I try to keep the level of plastic in my norpro silicone mixing cups down below the half way mark. They are soft and flexible, so they can slip in my gloved hand if I don't use a death grip, or two hands, one on the bottom. The only time I heat more than that is if I'm going to inject a lot of cavities at once, but I seldom try that anymore. Edited March 13, 2015 by mark poulson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camrynekai Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 ahhhhh the wrath of hot plastic. Glad your OK and happy to see this get bumped when the busiest time of the is year approaching. Keep safe and happy catching!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsic Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Hope you don't mind. I printed the picture of your burned hand, will hang it on the wall over my work station as a reminder. Get well soon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rixon529 Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) This is an excellent reminder for all of us, not just the new folks. It's easy to become "comfortable" with our processes and forget that a small, simple mistake like bumping against something or just stirring too fast can easily result in painful, long-lasting injury. A pan or pail with water that, at a minimum, is deep enough to submerge your hand into is highly recommended to keep close by but not so close to your work area that you might possibly spill it... If (heaven forbid) that hot plastic gets spilled onto your lap or legs, just dump that pan or pail of water onto yourself as quickly as you can. You can dry up water a lot faster than you can grow new skin! I, for one, am thankful for Mike being kind enough to share his experience with us and also very thankful that he recovered so well. It could have been much worse. Edited March 14, 2015 by rixon529 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llokkii Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 I'm grateful as well. I'll be pouring either Tuesday or Wednesday. Since I only have one mold (with two cavities) I won't be heating up too much plastisol but caution will be foremost on my mind. I plan on doing a dry run (no plastisol) and go throw the entire process to make sure I eliminate as many potential pitfalls before they happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinamike Posted March 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Wow I can't believe someone pulled this one back up, but I'm glad they did. Man it brings back bad memories! Guys please be careful, 350 degree, sticky substance is definatly nothing to play around with. Keep a container of water near your work station and gloves are a good idea as well. I cannot express to you how painful that expirience was. Bait making is a great, fun hobby but you can never be too safe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llokkii Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 I was cruising through the archives and came across this. Since Im a newbie when it comes to working with this, I figured there were probably some other newbies out there looking for the same thing. I honestly think this post should be pinned as a reminder about never letting our guard down when it comes to safety. Safety in anything should be first and foremost. While I cringed at seeing this, I thought I'd be cringing even more if it was me in those pictures. I'd hate to have anyone else go through this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basspatrol Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Wow that's scary. I never thought that plastic would do that to your hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
