Ryno Plastics Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 Alsworms - Thanks for turning me on to the site. Got a quick question for my fellow plastic makers. I recently ruined the last of my "original" aluminum pouring pans...the ones Lure-Craft use to carry. Since then I've been forced to use their new bulkier pans. I've had nothing but trouble! I burn the plastic every time; low heat, high heat...never fails! I'm looking in to getting a few Lee Pro Pots but lets face it...mucho denero! Can anyone suggest some other pans to try? I've searched high and low with no luck. Any info. : Ryno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 Dollar for dollar pyrex measuring cups. About 3.00 each a great pouring lip. and microwaveable. The microwave is faster, and you can wach the plastic as it flashes, and make sure it wont burn. BTW, what do you mean by ruining the pan? Is it just scorched? A wire brush on a dremel or drill will make quick work of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryno Plastics Posted April 9, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 Mercury, I've ruined a few Pyrex cups too. I tried to heat them on the burner, pour, then place them back on the burner. A few times the burner was to hot and the Pyrex cup shattered. Guess I need to invest in a cheap microwave to keep in the garage. Also, those cups were a little to bulky for me to handle. Don't get me wrong, pouring wasn't that bad but if I had to choose, I would definetely rather pour with a cup. As far as how I ruined my last few aluminum pans, the pouring lips eventually cracked and split in half from me constantly bending the cup to get a narrower spout. Thanks for your reply! Ryno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 Hey Ryno, I'm working on something to cover our butts on this cup dilemna. Will post if/when it works Maybe some of the wizard machinists on this site could help out : We're looking for anyone who makes a small (4 ounce) cup with the wooden handle. Any ideas :idea: : Anyone :idea: : These cups are ideal for making small amounts of baits, or constantly changing colors. From what I've learned, the old style was actually made by a toy manufacturer that went out of business. Now we are stuck with aluminum handles, and when you place those suckers on a hot burner........ Any input would be GREAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 Well somthing else you can try is a pice of thicker metal between the burner and the pan, It will then dispurse the heat a bit more, But as for a thin walled aluminum pot, What about a aluminum measuring cup? They can be pretty common. and they will be in a larger size too. Wal mart, or any larger grocery store. Cut the handle down, cut a notch in a dowell, add skrews or small bolts and theres your heat proof handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 Heres my tips from what I've learned so far: Thin Aluminum pans, pyrex cups, cheap microwave = Goodwill Goodwill always has loads of cookware, already "seasoned" so to speak I get smaller microwaves there for around $15, aluminum pans under a $1. All the old ladies seem to pass on the thin aluminum & go straight for the Stainless steel or teflon coated I've broken a few Pyrex cups, but it wasnt from the heat, it was from moving it from the heat to a cool surface......The quick temperature change must make the glass break, In My Opinion I set my pyrex on a square of coarkboard after pouring & had no trouble since. By the way, If I run across any more aluminum, I'll stock up & email you w/ what I find. redg8r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtrs5kprs Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 Definitely pyrex if you are actually pouring by hand. I have poured THOUSANDS of baits with 1 and 2 cup pyrex cups...still use 2 cup and larger to heat and mix colors before transferring to the hot pots. Only problem I ever have is burning myself on the handles of the cups, learned to prevent that by taping my fingers/thumbs with coahes tape (also prevents burns from spills). Am mostly hot pot pouring now, except for a few larger molds that do not pour well with the pots. Try to use a microwave with more power...it will last longer and heat larger volumes of plastic faster. I would also suggest moving up the hot pots. Once you get used to them they are much faster and easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryno Plastics Posted April 10, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 Thanks everyone for the replies. Chris, let me know what you got up your sleeve Red-g8r, great idea on checking Goodwill. Never thought of that. I'm sure I'll give in and buy a few Pro Pots one of these days, for now I think I'll hit up the Goodwill Thanks again. Ryno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 I bought a microwave at Walmart yesterday for 33 bucks, and I thought that was a great deal. Never thought of Good Will. Thanks for the idea Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
