vishezfish Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 What is your opinion on them? What do they do?? I never heard of them... How well do they work? Are they better than using the Mic and Burner?? Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 Vf they are more for people who are makin tons of baits, Chris told me that he only uses his for making large orders of single color baits. I would suggest just using the microwave with pyrex cups the transfering the plastic into smaller pouring cups. Don't bother with the stove it causes too many fumes. If you stick to the pouring pans you will get much better end results and veins double and triple pours will be possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vishezfish Posted August 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 I been using both mic and the portable burner... I actually like the burner better then the mic, I keep on scorching my plastic on the mic... I been trying to use the 3o second method, but for some reason i still manage to get alot of bubbles like I boiled it in the mic!! The double burner i got is cool, it hasn't burnt or boiled my plastic.. I did get some bubbleson a few pours, but it works prerry good. In the mic i usaully remelt old baits as a test... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 You will have to switch to calhoun, it does not scortch unless you really screw up. I suggest you buy some asap. www.del-mart.com calhoun plastic supplyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vishezfish Posted August 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 I was going to buy it the first time but at the time the shippng rates were too $$$, BUt since then I think the shipping rates are cheaper depending on how they ship it... So in that time I ordered a qaurt of Zeiners plastic... So it's my first order of plastic... I like it so far, but I am going to order calhouns when I run out.... most definitely.... I'm also looking for a senko 2 part mold. Some of them are way out of my price range, I have to try to find one used... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 The bad thing about pots is that you can't see what's going on near the bottom or through the melted plastic. This applies when using salt and larger flakes of glitter. I doesn't take much to clog the spout or not have a uniform mix of salt and glitter pouring into the mold. For plastics with only color or fine glitter, they're great for mass production and keep a nice uniform temp. Stirring is still necessary, but what you see come out at the bottom, is what you get. Microwaving requires frequent short zaps and stirring. A steady zap of 60 seconds or more is not recommended because the plastic (like food) heats unevenly. One area may be 300 degrees, while another is only 200. The hottest part will scorch faster and become discolored. Small stove tops requires constant attention to prevent overcooking and take far more electricity than microwaves. Mass producing baits this way cuts into your profits fast. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attitude Posted August 6, 2004 Report Share Posted August 6, 2004 Does anyone know where you can get new Lee Production Pots for soft plastics other than Lure Craft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/downloads/pg.45-47.pdf Cheaper and from a company you can count on to make things right! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigZ Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 I have 3 or 4 pro pots, I only use 2 of them for large production, and they are very tempermental ctreatures. You still have to nuke the plastic first, then you use the pot to keep the plastic at temp. I like doing veins with them too., they pour a very fine stream. With any salt or huge flake I would avoid the pots, they like thin stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 they are very tempermental ctreatures. Z, you got that right. But I've noticed that with better plastic, less of a problem. Salt and large flakes don't do well in a production pot and temps seem to fluctuate more.Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
