charkins Posted March 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 I called the guy from Ozark. He said that his pot left about a cup and a half of plastic that could not be poured. It would have to be added to the next batch. Bassnfool, is this what you are getting?? I really only want to pour about two cups at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassnfool Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 I get about a cup and a half left over that I cut up into small cubes and remelt with my next batch of that color bait. In the long run there is zero waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tad Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 About how hot should the plastic be before starting to pour. On average how hot does plastic get before it starts to scorch? Thanks for any replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted March 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 I try to get the plastic to about 350 degrees. Several factors determine at what temperature the plastic will scorch. How much heat stablizer and how much softner as well as other factors determine the temperature of scorching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 You can probably get away with 330 deg if pouring worms and such but if you want to pour the 2 piece frogs it will need to be 350 and maybe + you will know because the feet will not fill until it is hotter. If you can pour a perfect bait at 300deg then do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tad Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 I'm pouring 3" to 5" curly tails and 3" to 4" shad bodies. All are 2 pc. molds. Thanks again for the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley-cowboy Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 OK... here is my 2 cents... First off for the guys trying the FRY DADDY... SCRAP THE IDEA and get a presto pot. Walmart sells them for about $22. DO NOT DRILL the ball valve hole in the side.. It should go on the bottom as close to the heating coil as possible. I use 12 of these pots with great success. I use a 1/4" BRASS ball valve with a BRASS close nipple to secure it to the pot. I grind down the close nipple so it just fits flush to the bottom of the pot... NO WASTE either. NOW.. you have to build something for it to set on.. EASY part. I also made the back part of the pot support higher (on an slope) so the plastic feed to the front where the valve is. ALL my pots regulate the heat perfect. I heat at 400 setting and pour at 325. My valves NEVER clog either. DO NOT USE A BOLT or anything metal to clear the valve. It can damage the ball valve. I use a wooden dowel. This pot is so easy to make and under $30. You do not need to be a mechanical engineer to do this. Takes about 15 minute and works from the get go. If you are having problems.. EMAIL me and I will help you. sinko@sinkobaits.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Harley: Do you have to use something like a drill to continuosly stir the plastic. If so, what are you guys using? I am real interested in this idea. Thanks. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabefishing Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 i picked up said presto pot last week and am in the process of putting it together. picked up a motor off ebay for $15 (belt driven, but it had heatsinks for cooling- father in law picked it up can't tell you much more right now--- ebay did have a couple 100rpm gear motors for $15+ shipping too), the stand has been decided, location of the spout has been decided (on the side at the bottom) and then the rest of the setup for the stirrer is still being worked out... trying to make it so the motor/paddle will be hinged so it swings out of the way for easy cleaning... when it's done i'll post pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinko Baits Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 SAINT... Putting this together is so easy and takes about 15 minutes. I usually stir by hand with a big wooden spoon. BUT, I have adapted a hand mixer mounted on the top of my rack that holds the pot. I don't use the mixer blades but have adapted a plastic paint blade for the mixer. Works better than anything you can buy. The most important thing in making it is drilling for the ball valve. I have it 1/16th of an inch away from the heating coils. The valve heats up and I do not usually have to ram the valve with my dowel. The heat liquifies the left over plastic in the valve and when I open the ball valve all the way...it runs out. When I am finished a job, I usually tilt the pot backwards and clear the valve anyhow. Then leave it open for the plastic (if there is any left) to cool.. SIMPLE As I said.. I use 12 of these and they all perform FLAWLESS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thanks. I just did a search and found an earlier thread. I saw that predator had a pretty cool setup. Can you post pics of your setup? I just sent the link to my father and brother. They are the real mechanically inclined ones in my family. Hopefully we can come up with a plan to build one. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinko Baits Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 HEY SAINT... OPPPs I signed in under my SINKO BAITS NAME. I am also Harley-Cowboy... ANYWAY, YES, I will take some pictures of my set up. It is soooo EASY you will be surprised. If you'd like, email me and I will send the pix instead of posting them. If you need more info, I will give you my tele# and you can call me about making the pot. I make my plastics a gallon at a time. I have huge orders tho and it makes 500 baits per gallon. I USUALLY DO NOT use salt in the pots. When I have small orders for a bait with salt, I open the ball valve all the way and let the plastic go into a Pyrex cup and then add the salt my customers want and then pour. IF ANYONE, has questions on my pot making... feel free to email me at: sinko@sinkobaits.com. I will help you all I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAE73 Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 For those that are using the Presto pots, how thin of a stream can you get? I am looking for thin stream to help at pouring curly tail grubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docirv Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Any of you guys have a suggestion of a good stand for the presto pot and how to make it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 If you do a search on the pot you will see my pictures of a stand. You can get a thin stream, depending on what plastic and thickness it is will depend on how hot it needs to be to pour a thin stream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockylinx Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Found this web site on how to rig the plumbing for a pot http://www.candletech.com/budgetmelter/index.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBC Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 rocky, I drilled a hole in the center of the bottom of mine then used a thread tap so I could screw in my ball valve. I think I'd work better than putting it on the side (there's less wasted plastic on left in the pot). Just a thought. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 How do you guys actually cook the plastic? Do you cook it in the pot or does the pot just keep it warm? Thanks. Saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 Saint, do not go with the frydaddy but go with the presto pot, you can heat from start with it, it has temp controll up to 400deg. If you want to speed it up you can mic. the plastic and then dump it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockylinx Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 I myself have not used one I would like to find out how i can pour two different colors Would i need two pots any ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 Jim: I am surely going with the presto. I have my brother looking into building it right now. I have decided the pot is the way to go. I do have a few questions though. 1. Can you pour trick worms with it either shawn's or del's? 2. I know you need a low RPM motor to stir, but how low is low? I sure wish I could swing your old one, that thing is sweet. Thanks. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 Saint, it does great for the price. real thin pours can be tricky but can be done, I used a 52 rpm motor and it was to slow. anything over 96 rpm is to fast. I have a 83rpm motor but I have not tried it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 Thanks Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 I have been looking for a presto pot the last couple of days with no luck. I think I will order one from Ozark already built. Let me ask you guys this, is it possible to screw a nozzle on the end of the valve. For example, could you put a small nozzle to produce a small stream for trick worms? I need to find a way to pour two piece trick worms faster. Thanks. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete s. Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 saint,check your local WALLY WORLD. about $20.00. you can use j b weld to make the opening smaller and drill the tip to what size you want. havent tried it yet but a air chuck might work screwed into a bigger shut off valve................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
