CustomBaits4You Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 I have been airbrushing crankbaits for a little over a year and want to give er a go at jigs. What is the most cost efficient way to melt the lead to pour? Ive seen the production pots but I dont want to spend that much. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Getting started the most cost effective route would be to purchase some pre poured jig heads from someone like Cadman. You don't just have the lead pot as cost you have lead, molds, hooks, weedguard just to name some of the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSNeely Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 I have been using the hot pot 2 for about 5 years now. It's a great pot for just starting out AND, it doesn't break the bank. Just make sure you're using clean lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 The easiest way to pour is with a bottom pour but a ladle is just as effective but there is a longer learning curve. The LEE precion pot holds 4 lbs of lead and you can get that, and a small ladle with spouts on each side for $40 and that will get you going. A Palmer Hot Pot 2 is an electric ladle that holds 4lbs of lead, it takes a bit to learn to pour a stream fast when holding that kind of weight and that is why I'd go with the precision pot and ladle instead of the hot pot 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallmouthaholic Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 I have been using the hot pot 2 for about 5 years now. It's a great pot for just starting out AND, it doesn't break the bank. Just make sure you're using clean lead. Spray the spout area w/dropout,flux your lead and then enjoy pouring precise amounts of lead w/ a controlled flow rate. Monitor your lead temps. w/ that pot which will push it over 1000F- to a high of 1200F if left on as the amount of lead decreases in the small pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbirdsley Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 I have been useing the Lee hot pot II for the last 2 years and it suits my needs. I just pour from the hot pot into the mold and it works great for what i am doing. I make 2 diifernt types of round head jig, egg sinkers, and pramid sinkers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
