charkins Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 I remember some of the soft plastic guys building pouring pots out of frydaddies. Are any of you guys still using those? If so, how are they working out? I have been thinking about it, but I would have to buy bits, taps, etc. to make it. Just wondering if it would be worth the effort. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millsryno Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 I love my fry daddy and since I wrote up how to make it, I have had several people tell me that have 6+ of them now :-). I don't use the elbow on it any more, though. Is that post still around or was it lost?? If you want to pour a lot of plastic, it is a good thing to have. If you aren't pouring a couple hundred baits at a time, it's probably not worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorTom Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Does anybody have the directions on how to make it any more. I could not find the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Theres a post here about modifying a presto fry cooker, but I'm not sure about a frydaddy. The presto has an adjustable thermostat & if I'm correct the frydaddy doesnt. How are you not burning your plastic in the frydaddy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted January 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 I can't find the post about how to make it. I think it was lost when the server went down. I do remember that the guys found a way to change the thermostat. The thermostat was under something on the bottom of the pot. If any of you guys remember all of the steps to make it, we would appreciate it if you could put it down. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=773 I'll see if I can dig up my old pics of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassnfool Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 I use the Presto Pots for my pours. I use the pot along with a drill press with a paint mixer to keep the glitter, colorant, and salt mixed throughly. I have one pot for each color of glitter which makes it easier to keep from cross contamination when you change the baits color/glitter. Although the Presto has a six quart capacity, don't put in more than 2 quarts of plastic to keep from having a splatter mess. I also make a throw away cover out of cardboard to avoid the mess and getting splatterd with hot plastic. I normally pour around 500 Senko style baits at a time. If you want to modify a Presto pot, you'll need to drill a 7/16 inch hole on the BOTTOM at the outter edge to avoid damaging the heating element. Then use a 1/4 X 18 NPT tap to thread the hole. Install a 1/4 inch ball valve with a male end for the pot. You're ready to pour. If you're not in the modification mode, you can buy one already modified at Ozark Tackle. When pouring, you will probably have the valve clog when first starting. I use a metal rod to push through the valve to open it up. After that, the valve normally doesn't clog anymore. You'll find that you don't have to open the valve very much for the best pouring resluts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 I still use mine, ( Presto fry cooker ) I purchased it off E-bay ready to go. They sell it as a candle maker, I then built a stand for it with rails so my 2 piece molds slide down a track right under the pour spout. The rails are not pictured. Mine has the spout in the middle on the bottom, most come with the spout on the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted January 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Does anyone remember what type of bit you used to drill the hole, and what size fittings, dies, etc? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millsryno Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Yup, looks like the frydaddy post is gone. Bummer, it was full of good info, too. There is a thermostat on the bottom side, it is a screw. I used 3/8 inch fittings for the pot, so you need a bit and die to match that. Everythign was purchased from Home Depot, except the die which I had to go buy from Ace Hardware. I don't know where I put my pics, I'll see if I can find them. I use to use a presto pot, but it was too big. The fry daddy is perfect, just got to set it up though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassnfool Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 7/16 inch drill bit. 1/4 inch X 18 National Pipe Thread. 1/4 inch brass ball valve. They can all be pruchased at McMaster-Carr web site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted January 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Thanks for all of the info guys. On the bit, did you use a standard metal bit? Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassnfool Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Just use a standard twist drill bit for drilling in metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 OR buy one pre-made @ www.ozarktackle.com/pouringpot.html Ready to go.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted January 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Well, here is an update on my project. I cut a hole in a frydaddy. I bought the nipple and ball valve. I could not find a tap anywhere, but I have a machine shop that is going to tap that for me tomorrow. I only have one question left. The frydaddy has a little age on it. I can't figure out where the thermostat is. The frydaddy has 3 metal screws on the bottom. Any idea where the thermostat is??? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete s. Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 i remember reading the thread on it. under the plate where the screws are. dont remember which way you turn the adjustment screw to adjust temp up or down. you need to test with a candy therometer . pete s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman843 Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 do you guys have any problems with the plastic burning like on a lee pot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 They are allot friendlier then a Lee pot, but you need to use about 1 qt of plastic or more to make it worth using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tad Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 I called the Company that makes Fry Daddy and they told me that they heat up to 375 to 395. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Sorry, I was refering to the 6qt pot, not the smaller frydaddy as I never used one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 The continuing saga of Cal and the Frydaddy: I drilled hole in frydaddy. I couldn't find tap so I took it to a machine shop and they tapped it for me. Everything was looking good. I took the bottom of the frydaddy off and it was an old model that I couldn't make heads or tails out of. Threw it in the trash and bought a new frydaddy. This one I remove the bottom and find the screw for the thermostat. I heated frydaddy and it was too hot. I turned the screw to the left and things got hotter on the next attempt. I turned the screw to the right(way too far) and got it to heating up to 250 degrees. I am now in the process of getting the right temp, but it is do-able. When I get that accomplished I will drill another hole and take the frydaddy back to the machine shop to be tapped again (another $10). Oh well, I hope it will be worth the wait and the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Cal, if you get the pot I have ( 6 qt presto ) it comes with a dial that you can adjust that goes up to 400, I find I need to be almost full on to keep my plastic at 350, I get spikes so I turn the knob down a tad. the pot your trying you have no control except to turn that screw, that would be fun with a bunch of hot plastic in it. The 6 qt works well with only 4 cups of plastic in it as well. you just need to stir like all of them to keep the salt and flakes suspended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted February 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 The saga continues with some success. I got the new pot, drilled the hole and had it tapped. I installed short (1 inch) nipple and ball valve. Cooking thermometer says plastic is 450 degrees while stirring with drill press. Now the problem. The plastic is coming out slow even with the valve wide open. Every time you close the valve, you have to stick a 1/4 inch bolt in it to open the nipple up when you open the valve. The plastic doesn't seem real hot when it comes out. Any ideas??? It will pour senkos very well, but very slowly. I have not had any success pouring tubes with it. Again, any ideas as to what I am doing wrong? Thanks in advance to all you plastic gurus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Cal it sounds like your valve section is not getting hot enough. its you plastic hot? if it is give it about 15-20 mins to heat up the valve section. just out of curiosity what is the valve section made of and how long is it from where it screws in to the very tip. if its longer than 2 inches your going to have a problem. That valve section needs to be just as hot as the plastic itself in order for it to work properly. Delw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docirv Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Well, hello Del. After reading all these posts I decided to take the plunge and save myself all the work of making one and ordered the pot from Ozark Tackle. What do you guys use for a stirrer to keep the salt and fleck from settling? I have been pouring with pyrex and microwaving the plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
