Kscatman76 Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 So I decided yesterday I wanted to just reheat and reuse plastics that me and my buddies use. I have 2 open pour molds coming, one is a sweet beaver and one is a skinny dipper. Figured I would just use these for trailers and it would be easy and fun and a good way to keep baits out of the trash. THEN I get on this thread and read the do's and don't for newbies and it scared the living crap out of me. This sounded like fun, now it sounds crazy dangerous? I was just gonna get a microwave and a pyrex cup and go at it now I'm concerned about ventilation (it would be in the garage with a fan), the cup exploding, the plastic burning, the plastic burning me etc etc. I've been pouring lead jigs for 20 years and have done tons but wanted to venture into this for some fun but this sounds scary?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Just use the same safety precautions you follow when you pour lead and you should be fine. Pyrex "explodes" when it's set on a cold surface after heating, so put a piece of plywood down to set your cup on. It is very rare for a cup to shatter just from heating, but it happens. I use NorPro silicone cups instead of Pyrex. They are flexible, so they can't shatter. Go slowly, and do some dry runs first, so you're not rushing when your plastic's hot because you forgot a step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Make sure you know what you're remelting before remelting! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Grind or cut the used plastic up and it will reheat much better. Also, when reheating in the microwave, stir the plastic once or twice. This will help keep it from scorching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 This is the modern world. ROFLOL If you and I were talking off line, in person, I would tell you not to worry. BUT, in print, with the world full of snowflakes and lawyers and ....... I have to tell you to be careful, be very careful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 After 20 years of pouring lead, I wouldn't be worried about plastics. Essentially the same sort of risks that you have dealt with in the past. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basscatlildave Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 20 minutes ago, Travis said: After 20 years of pouring lead, I wouldn't be worried about plastics. Essentially the same sort of risks that you have dealt with in the past. I second this. I've poured lead a long time too and just now getting into plastics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Dead Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 It is all about risk mitigation, get into a hurry and you may get into trouble. Checklists work very well. I think problems arise when you are distracted or you get so comfortable you start taking short cuts risk mitigate and all will be fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cub48 Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Put u a fan in the window build a bench that the microwave can set on under the fan or beside it. Don't use the microwave that u eat from long sleeves and long pants, gloves, respirator, glasses. These are the same thing u should use with lead. Make sure no hooks in baits and the baits are plastic not gulp. Cub48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanmc Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Pouring plastic is not inherently dangerous, it is, however, very unforgiving of stupid mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBHUFFY1 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Keep your eye's and mind on task at hand. ALWAYS wear gloves. Safety glasses. Have plenty of room. Don't be cramped into a small space. Keep a bucket of water close in case you get some hot plastic on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runngun675 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 I have been pouring plastics for 12 years or so. I would tell you not to worry. The process itself is simple. Just wear gloves/ long sleeve shirt and some old pants you don't care about. Cover up your skin and have proper ventilation for the fumes and you are good to go. Just go slow, anytime I have burned myself In the past or came close to it was by me getting ahead of myself and going fast and knocking something over etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slammingjack Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 I pour lead and plastic. When doing lead I set in a nice tall bar chair. When pouring plastic I stand up because I don't want to spill that stuff in my lap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 14 hours ago, Slammingjack said: I pour lead and plastic. When doing lead I set in a nice tall bar chair. When pouring plastic I stand up because I don't want to spill that stuff in my lap. You're no fun! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
