bassbusta01 Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 I am sorry for another post about the senko formula so I will make it short and sweet.I need to know how much salt I need to put in my pot to make the identicale yamamoto senko.I am using the big lee pots not the small. :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 Base the amount of salt you use on the amount of plastic you have in your pot...Check Delw website for formula and increase (fast fall) or decrease (slower fall) the amount of salt you use. Have you poured sticks through a lee pot before as I have seen many comments about difficulty with the salt and glitter clogging up the spout. I don't use lee pots personnally so I can't comment....sure someone else will join in. Jim PS I use a 1/4 cup of salt in 8 oz of plastic for a slightly slower fall rate. Many recipes call for 1/2 cup per 8 oz plastic. Don't forget a little softner.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 Jim gave you the best advice, check Delw's site for recipes. I'm not sure, but I think you're also going to have to modify your pot to accomodate the mold. The others that have tried the pots for senko's said they had to reverse the base of the pot in order to get a 2 piece mold under it. As mentioned, watch out for the salt clogging the spout. Large flake also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 I have been using a small Lee Pot for almost a year now. And yes, you have to reverse the stand and let the pot hang over the edge of a table or you must elevate the pot in order to get a 2 piece mold under it, especially if its a senko mold. I pour 2-pc senko molds nearly vertical without any problems. I use 8 oz of Calhouns plus a dash of softener then I fill to the top of the Lee Pot with salt. Not sure if this is considered 33% (4ozsalt/12oztotal) or 50% (4ozsalt/8ozplastic). It never clogs as long as you run it hot enough (6 on my pot). I pump the lever to get it moving if it slows down and pour the heavy salt mix that initially forms on a piece of scrap wood (like starting a soft serve ice cream machine) then put that back into the pot. You have to mix well after every 2 pours. I can do about 35-40 5" senkos an hour starting with a cold pot. I don't use a microwave to pre-heat. I just bought a large Lee Pot but haven't used it yet. Let us know how it works for you. JD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbusta01 Posted November 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 the big pats are money they work great . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
