normans Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 If you were going to buy a new pouring pot , what brand and size would you buy? I have a small Lee pot right now and I want to up grade this spring . I pour a lot of jig heads , under spins , buzz baits , and spinner bates, swimbait heads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 I would get an RCBS Pro Melt. They are a little pricey, but they are very good pots. They also hold a lot more lead than a Lee 10 lb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 2 hours ago, cadman said: I would get an RCBS Pro Melt. They are a little pricey, but they are very good pots. They also hold a lot more lead than a Lee 10 lb. X2 I love my RCBS. My old Lee is on a shelf some where. It is only used for specialty pours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Dead Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 X2 on RCBS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normans Posted January 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 THANKS GUYS , RCBS IT IS ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m.t.pockets Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 Just a word of caution, the new RCBS pot is a pain in the a$$. It is about 1.5 inches lower than the old pot and most of my custom molds do not fit under it and must be poured by ladle. If you try to use the mold holder it really doesn't work because of the u shape design. Any mold that has the hook protruding thru the bottom of the mold is very difficult to pour. THIS POUR POT IS BASICALLY MADE FOR THE BULLET MAKER AND NOT VERY GOOD FOR JIG POURING. Just my 2 cents. LOVE THE OLD STYLE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 (edited) 20 hours ago, m.t.pockets said: Just a word of caution, the new RCBS pot is a pain in the a$$. It is about 1.5 inches lower than the old pot and most of my custom molds do not fit under it and must be poured by ladle. If you try to use the mold holder it really doesn't work because of the u shape design. Any mold that has the hook protruding thru the bottom of the mold is very difficult to pour. THIS POUR POT IS BASICALLY MADE FOR THE BULLET MAKER AND NOT VERY GOOD FOR JIG POURING. Just my 2 cents. LOVE THE OLD STYLE I didn't think of that as I have the older one. Will normal Do-It molds fit under the new pot? Also if I am correct, is the new one digital? If so how do you like it, and how well does it pour? Edited January 29, 2019 by cadman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m.t.pockets Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 pours great. It is good to pour sinkers and any mold that doesn't have a hook or wire coming out somewhere on the mold. The mold holder limits this. I use it with out the mold rest. PITA. Most do-it molds will work unless you are pouring heavy jigs with large hooks. The digital function is great and keeps the temp very well. This unit also does not have a shut off switch and must be unplugged when you are thru for the day. Can't wait to get my old unit repaired . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normans Posted January 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 How is the new RCBS pro melt attached to the base plate. Does anyone have one of the new ones ,it looks like it could be raised for better clearance real easy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 14 hours ago, m.t.pockets said: pours great. It is good to pour sinkers and any mold that doesn't have a hook or wire coming out somewhere on the mold. The mold holder limits this. I use it with out the mold rest. PITA. Most do-it molds will work unless you are pouring heavy jigs with large hooks. The digital function is great and keeps the temp very well. This unit also does not have a shut off switch and must be unplugged when you are thru for the day. Can't wait to get my old unit repaired . Thanks for the in-depth review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 14 hours ago, m.t.pockets said: pours great. It is good to pour sinkers and any mold that doesn't have a hook or wire coming out somewhere on the mold. The mold holder limits this. I use it with out the mold rest. PITA. Most do-it molds will work unless you are pouring heavy jigs with large hooks. The digital function is great and keeps the temp very well. This unit also does not have a shut off switch and must be unplugged when you are thru for the day. Can't wait to get my old unit repaired . Try switching your outlet with a 20 amp switch on the hot leg, so it is easier to turn on and off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimpNoodle Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 17 hours ago, m.t.pockets said: pours great. It is good to pour sinkers and any mold that doesn't have a hook or wire coming out somewhere on the mold. The mold holder limits this. I use it with out the mold rest. PITA. Most do-it molds will work unless you are pouring heavy jigs with large hooks. The digital function is great and keeps the temp very well. This unit also does not have a shut off switch and must be unplugged when you are thru for the day. Can't wait to get my old unit repaired . You're supposed to turn it to 0 and let it cool before unplugging it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m.t.pockets Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 23 minutes ago, LimpNoodle said: You're supposed to turn it to 0 and let it cool before unplugging it. Yes it states that you must let it cool down to 160 degrees before unplugging it. This can take upwards of an hour or more. It comes assembled with the base plate attached. There as a nut attached to the leg under the base plate, but you can not see how it is attached to the unit itself with out taking the whole thing apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normans Posted January 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 1 hour ago, m.t.pockets said: Yes it states that you must let it cool down to 160 degrees before unplugging it. This can take upwards of an hour or more. It comes assembled with the base plate attached. There as a nut attached to the leg under the base plate, but you can not see how it is attached to the unit itself with out taking the whole thing apart. That is a good thing that there is a nut under the base plate I can take some bar stock and thread the ends and make two extensions for the legs and get all the clearance I need. If I get one of the new style ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 9 minutes ago, normans said: That is a good thing that there is a nut under the base plate I can take some bar stock and thread the ends and make two extensions for the legs and get all the clearance I need. If I get one of the new style ! Look for a coupling nut. They are extra long. We used them to extend anchor bolts when they were too close to the concrete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m.t.pockets Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 6 hours ago, mark poulson said: Look for a coupling nut. They are extra long. We used them to extend anchor bolts when they were too close to the concrete. All ready thought of that. Just haven't had the time to look for them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
