Gloves?

[Sharp9]

I'm new to pouring soft plastics and just setting up my equipment. I'll be using the microwave method and was curious as to what type of gloves you folks are wearing when handling the Pyrex. Welding gloves? Pot holders? Prosthetic hooks?

Also, I was considering buying some type of warming device to set the Pyrex on when I'm in the middle of a pour (like when assembling a 2 piece mold after the first color of a laminate is done) or when moving on to a second mold etc... I was thinking that something as simple as a coffee pot warmer (such as Bunn) might be helpful but I'm not sure that it would be warm enough to make any difference. I was just thinking that a warm surface might help assure that the Pyrex doesn't break because I'll be working in a relatively chilly area this winter.

Any thoughts or suggestions would be helpful.

Thanks!

[GB GONE]

Welcome Sharp9:

I wear a standard oven mitt from Wally world. Tried other types of gloves but remember you need dexterity still and probably will be taking the "glove" off and on quite a bit. This probably will be a personal preference...

With regards to pyrex and a warmer. I don't believe pyrex is made for a warming surface but feel like it would withstand just moderate heat. If you are considering a warming plate, make sure it distributes heat well.

Some guys (Me rarely now...) use pouring "cups" (Lurecraft has them)made for a heat source such as a griddle with a thermostat. They pour directly from those cups. I'm sure some guys that use those will weigh in here.

Have fun!!!!!

Jim

[nova]

I'm like you Jim. I only use the metal pouring cups when I want to pour a fine line like a vein.

If you put a pyrex on a heating source you are taking a chance of exploding it. It happened to me. Not a lot of fun; scared the beans and 2 lives out of me,lol.

[alsworms]

Exploding pyrex happened to me too.

I don't use gloves. Could be why I have no feeling in most of my fingers.

[sj_bill]

I use my leather work gloves, they work pretty well and you keep a lot of dexterity. They still get pretty warm though.

I am not pouring baits with fine detail so pyrex works for me. What I have found is it is pretty easy to time a pour with 2 cups and 1 microwave. I get good bonds by nuking one then putting the other in while I mix and pour the first. YMMV but it is working real well for me.

[mickeyg]

I bought 2 'Ove gloves from Walgreens. They protect my hands and still give me dexterity to unscrew/handle 2-piece molds.

Mickey

[millsryno]

I've heard mechanic's gloves are the way to go. I have not used them but hear they are similar to a baseball batting glove, but are heat resistant. Can anybody vouch for this?

[Camel1918]

Mills,

That would probably be true as they are made so the mech. can handle very hot surfaces like mufflers and brake pads and hot engines. Sounds like a good Idea.

I don't usually post to this forum, I'm over at the hard baits, but I do watch it all the time. I'm saving up to start pouring this winter. I would never have gained all the knowledge that I have now because of this fourm from trial and error.

Thanks guys,

Camel1918

[Sharp9]

Well, I got my 5" stick kit from Del and within a few minutes was pouring baits and the heat isn't an issue. I actually just used a hand towel and didn't have a problem. I'm surprised that I've read about so many beginner problems, I was expecting this to be a bit tricky. I reproduced my favorite color Senko with plenty of salt and two colors of glitter and after a few tries was pouring 4 perfect baits each time. It really isn't rocket science and it's a great deal of fun, I wish I would have done it a long time ago. I'm really looking forward to experimenting.

[Mojo]

That was my first experience exactly.