Spanky Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Hello all, this is my first post on this forum. I have been lurking around this great site for almost a year now and soaking in all the great information. I am about to start pouring my own plastics. I bought a stick bait mold from BTS and a fluke mold from Del. My question is what is the coldest room temperature you would pour plastics. I would like to work in my garage because I have plenty of space out there, but it is attached to the house but there is no heat out there and usually stays between 60? and 65? during the winter. Is that too cold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Welcome aboard Those temps are fine. You'll be colder then the plastic. Temps that cold do cause you to have to reheat more frequently though. When you 1st start, make sure not to use any flake that tends to curl due to excessive heating, like purple. Once you get the hang of it, and are pouring a little faster, then trow in the purple. If you think you're reheating too often, add a tiny bit of heat stabilizer to help out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 I do most of my pouring in the winter and we gat a lot colder up here that you folks. You do have to re-heat more often but it is just something you have to work around. You also have to watch out for glitter that bleeds such as copper; it's fine for a couple of re-heats but it will bleed out if you re-heat too often. There are just a few basic do's and don't to follow. The rest is up to you and how you like to pour. The only limits are your wallet and your imagination. Good luck and welcome to "the family". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASS8BAITS Posted December 24, 2004 Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 It has not happened to me yet, but aren't you guys worried about exploding pyrex cups. When pouring veins I use the cheap Anchor brand cups. I'm always real careful where I place them when they contain plastic. Also I never use more than a 1/3 cup of plastic when pouring with this brand of cups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsac Posted December 24, 2004 Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 It's always a concern. However, I no longer pour in the cold. I moved my operation inside last year. I work on a 6 foot hard plastic table. But when I poured in the garage, I only placed my cups on the wooden bench top. I never place fresh plastic inside of a cup until it is completely cool to the touch. I rotate between 8 pyrex cups. It just depends how much I'm pouring. If I'm pouring single colors, I can use all 8 cups, 32 oz of plastic in under 1 hour. I prep all the cups in advance, then as I'm getting close to the bottom of one, I put the next one in the microwave. I usually finish 1 cup before the next one is ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted December 24, 2004 Report Share Posted December 24, 2004 I pour in a shop; but it is not the warmest. I've only had one cup explode on me. Not fun; it will scare the beans out of you. I place my cups on old Lurecraft molds now and I haven't had a problem since. I pour on a stainless steel table which is great for laying out the baits after I pull them out of the molds. Even so, exploding glass is still a concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe S. Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 I pour in below freezing temps the majority of the winter(no heat in the shed) I actually like it better, you can make baits a lot faster because it only takes a little time for the baits to cool in the mold. So I can produce a lot faster than in the warmer months. I use a burner with the tin cups(no explosions ) Plus the burner keeps my hands warm .lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted December 27, 2004 Report Share Posted December 27, 2004 I know what you mean. You have to move faster or you will freeze, so you do wind up making more baits.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vishezfish Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 Where did you guys get the tin cups for the burners? I been looking in many stores with no results... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 Lurecraft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vishezfish Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 Thanks Nova, These are the cups and not the pots right? I looked on there website and did not find them, do you know where it is on the site? I have the pots and they are too messy and drip all over my heating stove!! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe S. Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 From Lurecraft : "Special Pouring Pan We manufacture these pans especially for pouring plastics into molds. For best results, fill only 1/3 to 1/2 full. That is enough for 6 to 8 plastic bodies depending on size. Three of these pans will fit on the plastic melting stove (2X103). Available in right or left hand pour." That is the pans/cups I use. I just hold a bunched up paper towel in my left hand and pour with my right, Once the bait is poured I give it a quick wipe around the spout, keeps everything clean and keeps strands from dragging to the next bait. They are under pouring equipment not sure if there the ones you don't like or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 Check out thrift stores and swap meets. You can pick up all kinds of ?pouring equipment?. I?ve found cups (Pyrex and metal), stirrers, and single burners costing next to nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vishezfish Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 Thanks guys, I will check them stores out and I will try to work with the pots I have too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
