DylanKremer Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Hey there all, im currently wanting to get started in making my own baits! Ive researched this thoroughly, however i still have a question avout protection. Since this stuff gets extremly hot, is it worth it to buy something like a welding apron, or do you think a long sleeve shit alone will do the trick. I dont plan on accidents happening, but yet again, they are accidents! What do you guys wear when you pour. My Plan: Saftey Glasses Cotton Mill Gloves Jeans Long Sleeve Shirt Apron??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 I didnt plan on my accident either, but the scar on my hand is evidence that it happened! GLOVES GLOVES GLOVES!!!... Leather work fine for me Jeans work too (no scar on my crotch!) I work in the oilfield, so i have plenty of FR (flame resistant) shirts, but any heavy long sleve would do Apron is not a bad idea, would be easy to remove quickly in the event of a spill.... I dont have one, but may get one now that you mention it The main thing is, none of this does you any good laying on the floor!... Use it, and use it EVERY time you pour!!! "Im just gonna do one quick pour, i dont need my gloves"... HA!... Ill never say that again!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Always better safe than sorry. Then again, this is coming from a guy who poured in swim trunks and a tanktop. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Bare foot or flip flops Chris?..lol..Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Full face shield is a must. Leather gloves and long pants. Hot plastic sticks like glue and the scars are for life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 It has been that long since I wore my shoes, I found mushrooms growing in them and had to throw them out. I only wear flipflops, but I don't pour plastisol. My plastic as water based and biodegradable. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Bare foot or flip flops Chris?..lol..Nathan LOL - I actually wore shoes. It's like the guy who orders 3 cheeseburgers, 2 large fries, and a cherry pie.......but gets a diet coke.....because he's watching his weight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Lol LOL - I actually wore shoes. It's like the guy who orders 3 cheeseburgers, 2 large fries, and a cherry pie.......but gets a diet coke.....because he's watching his weight!Lol..how true..Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cub48 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 If i am going to do a quick pour a pair of old tube socks with the toe cut out for arm protection with the top at your wrist a pair of gloves. Eye protection, mask, shoes and long pants.Cub48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteSS Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Your items sound fine. Remember always stand up. Some have a bowl of cold water too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipt Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 glasses are the most important, then gloves. i wear short sleeves but im always standing up with plastic near the back of the work bench so it wont spill forward onto me if it does spill. keeping a bottle or bowl of cold water nearby is a good idea incase you do get some on you, the water will cool it down fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) My fridge is 5 ft from my bench, the bathroom 5 ft the other way.. Only time i stand is to use one of these I did spill hot plastic all over my lap, i could feel the heat through my jeans but THANKFULLY nothing in that area was burnt Serious burns happen when the plastic sticks to your skin... Any piece of clothing can be pulled away or removed from the skin to stop the heat transfer Worn over long sleves and jeans, I think even a cheap kitchen apron would be all the protection needed.... Preferably with some kinda flower pattern Edited July 14, 2015 by JRammit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonister Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 I dont pour much plastic(just remelts), but am going to be getting into it more, but i do have to say to never pour (or work around anything hot) in a synthetic shirt. things like Under Armor material, fake fleece. etc etc. It will all melt to your skin like butter and is very hard to get to come off. It will definatley take some skin with it. Ive done so before.... not fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
