Tiderunner Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 It seems my last gallon of plastisol wasn't mixed well enough. I gently shake so I don't make too many bubbles. A method that has worked for me for some time now. I just ordered two more gallons, and before I start pouring I want to make sure it's mixed. Suggestions? Maybe I should just buy a 5gallon bucket and use a paint mixer. I've even been thinking of shaping a paint mixer to fit in the opening of a gallon jug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskat Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 Find a big mouth gallon jug that a paint mixer will fit in. When you empty the contents out you may have to cut the bottom out and scrape what's settled to the bottom in your new jug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiderunner Posted February 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 13 minutes ago, basskat said: Find a big mouth gallon jug that a paint mixer will fit in. When you empty the contents out you may have to cut the bottom out and scrape what's settled to the bottom in your new jug. That idea has crossed my mind. The size jug like ice melter comes in would work. as long as there aren't any nooks or crannies where the resins would settle. I'll have to check around too and see if someone sells a gallon or 2 gallon size bucket with a top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 I took a clothes hanger and made me a mixer. I put it in a cordless drill and stir it a couple of hours before I use it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basscatlildave Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 I put several SS nuts in it and you don't have to shake that hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 2 hours ago, basscatlildave said: I put several SS nuts in it and you don't have to shake that hard. +1. Always worked for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiderunner Posted February 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 13 hours ago, Jig Man said: I took a clothes hanger and made me a mixer. I put it in a cordless drill and stir it a couple of hours before I use it. 11 hours ago, basscatlildave said: I put several SS nuts in it and you don't have to shake that hard. I did something like the coat hanger thing with leftover core shot rods I had I made a little mixer for stirring in dyes, additives, and such and used it with a infinitely adjustable dremel Worked out well. I could probably get longer SS rods and use it like the coat hanger. Less bend and more mixing. I also like the idea of Tossing in some SS nuts. We fish, so we always have a bunch of those around don't we? I do have a plastic equipment supplier in my bookmarks that sells bucket w/lids 1 gal and up, and different wide mouth jugs. I was thinking of giving that a try. Small investment. Probably cost more to ship. I don't know why it seems as though this last batch of baits I made seemed like the plastisol wasn't completely mixed. Made for oily baits. Never had that before. Same supplier I guess I could have been a little more aggressive with my mixing. Thanks for all the ideas gang. I am going to try them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basscatlildave Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 A wide mouth jug is a great idea to get a paddle in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigmeister Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 (edited) I found a bag of colored flat glass decorator "stones" my wife had out in the garage . I put a half dozen of ones just big enough to fit the opening of my gallon jug of plastisol for mixing before using . Works great and doesn't interact with the plastic and you can see them clearly on the bottom of the jug when mixed up . Edited March 10, 2023 by jigmeister 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiderunner Posted March 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2023 On 3/10/2023 at 6:42 AM, jigmeister said: I found a bag of colored flat glass decorator "stones" my wife had out in the garage . I put a half dozen of ones just big enough to fit the opening of my gallon jug of plastisol for mixing before using . Works great and doesn't interact with the plastic and you can see them clearly on the bottom of the jug when mixed up . Yup Mrs. Tiderunner has those around too. I'll have to work out a deal with her. Those might work same as tossing my nuts in. Long term, I'm probably gonna order some wide mouth jugs and use a paint mixer for my drill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted March 17, 2023 Report Share Posted March 17, 2023 Sometime ago I bought some junk at an auction . It had a rock tumbler base but nothing else . The base ran fine . So I transferred my plastic to a gallon glass jar . Then placed it on the tumbler . Goofed off a while, came back in about 30 minutes (probably longer than I needed) and it was mixed nicely . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiderunner Posted March 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 What I really need is one of those paint mixing machines in paint stores, Although that might turn the liquid into a foam. But it would be a well blended foam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 I've tried all kinds of stuff. But avoid an action that will infuse a lot of air into the plastic . If the air is badly infused the plastic will have micro bubbles in the lure and it won't stand reheating as well . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backporch pourer Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 I got a few wide mouth gallon jugs at a local restaurant. They get their salad dressing/mayo in them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 2 hours ago, backporch pourer said: I got a few wide mouth gallon jugs at a local restaurant. They get their salad dressing/mayo in them. That's a really good idea and as a pest control guy, I've had plenty of chances at those through the years and never thought of it!! All those restaurants I've serviced I could have picked up thousands. DOH!! Oh and welcome to TU :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 My wide mouth jars came from a bowling alley. I got them from a bar tinder. They get pickles in them. School cafeterias also have them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 My plan would be an external turner, operating 24/7. After the initial manual mixing, the plastisol would always be available. I haven't figured it out yet. I am thinking about the Falkirk Wheel boat lift as my inspiration. I know, jugs of plastic are a lot heavier than lures on a turner, but I am thinking the same motor power for the drive. You can have a laugh now Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskat Posted March 19, 2023 Report Share Posted March 19, 2023 If you buy by the 55 gallon drum you can buy a drum roller. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
