Hot plate for melting ?

[Predator Bass Baits]

I picked up a solid surface 2 burner stove with temp controllers,

Before I use does anyone see a problem with this ?

Also what about stainless measuring cups for melting the plastic as they have the little pouring spout as well ?

Any problems with using the above ?

I picked the stove up for $30 and the cups for $9

Thanks for any Input.

Jim

[whitey-o]

I use burners for pouring but found that the solid burner surfaces do not seem to get as hot as the coiled type. You can get away with using it but it seems MUCH slower than coils to get the plastic hot and ready to pour. The coil type are cheap....you can get a single for about $10 or double for around $20

[nova]

Use aluminum pots instead of steel. steel will scorch the plastic alot easier.

[Predator Bass Baits]

I heard that coils will not heat evenly from Del But you guy's with the experience would know.

Also were can you get aluminum pans at ?

I would want smaller ones as I am only pouring a cup or less until I get the hang of colors and such.

I am using the micro now but need to re heat alot so was looking to have some on the stove and poor into smaller cup to pour and then get more when needed, also it seems you can have more control on the stove as you can look at it as it is heating verses behind a door, But I am green so if I am thinking wrong please let me know.

[nova]

Try wally world for the pans. Don't get the really thin ones, but then you don't want the really thick ones either. One quart pans are great; they are small enough for a small batch and large enough for a bigger batch.

If you want 4 oz. pans go to LC.