Predator Bass Baits Posted February 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 This machine does not have fancy machine work, it is in like a 2 or 3" nipple with fittings to hold both sides of the lid. the rod is 1/4" and the inside of the pipe fittings is 1/4" and it does leak air but not very much at all. All he did was drill a hole in the lid put a pipe fitting on top with a fitting on the botoom of the lid and used a nipple to make it longer, Brass was used for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garneau Baits Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 I have been using the 5 Gal LC pot for just about a year now and haven't been shocked yet. I have been burnt a few times though LOL. It works great. Nothing has broke on it. It has run for many many hours and has kicked out thousands of baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted March 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Just to give a up-date, I hope to have my version of this pot done in 2 weeks, I am waiting on the heat band. This unit will be very nice, no short cuts were taken. All wiring will be in a UL rated box, plus I am using a correct speed controlled motor. Del mentioned you could build one of these for $500, well I hope no one attempts it unless your good at dumpster raids, LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garneau Baits Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 hey Predator did you get the pot going? If so give us an up date on how its working and maebe a few pics would be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted March 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Everything is done, I am just waiting on the heat band to get here. I have a up-grade for your pot if you would like. Were that rubber grommet is I drilled it out and put a plug in it so you can remove it and pour plastic,color,salt without opening up the lid, I think it will be a big help for salt as you can have the motor running and stirring as you pour the salt in. I also can make you a base cover to go over your wood base out of PVC plastic so silicone molds will slide around on it without using paper and I can make you a slide for your 2 piece worm molds to run in. I will post pics as soon as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Just ordered the 2 1/2 gal pressure pot from LC, and 55 gals of SS from MF, I will let you guy's know how it works out. New to this site, Who is LC? thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angler310 Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Lure Craft a supplier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted April 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Here it is guy's Took some time getting a few parts, I can say after using it 3 times I need to learn how to use it but I would never pour any other way for bigger pours. I poured before 100 sticks a hour with my presto pot and this thing the second time I used it I poured 175 in a half hour, You do need enough molds to be able to do this. This thing rocks, it is very simular to LC pot but this one has no short cuts and all UL listed electrical parts and a up-grade Motor and speed control I tucked most of the air feed in the back. One thing I just found out was I can get a pressure fitting thermocouple so the probe will be inside the pot in the plastic, I have a outside one now but that will be changed as soon as I can get it shipped here. I also was not a big fan of open pour molds but with this pot it is a dream, you just got to be careful not to breath as it pours such a fine stream you can blow the stream away and mess up your pour, LOL I am very pleased on how this thing pours, I just need to figure out how to use it and I will have that figured out real soon. Here is the picture and a link to see more of it. http://www.predatorbassbaits.com/id43.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 It's the flux capacitor. That thing looks like some kind of crazy time machine. You got some serious smarts to be able to create that thing. Well done. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 Predator Bass Baits Can hook you up with a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garneau Baits Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 Jim, It looks nice!! Good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted April 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 Predator Bass BaitsCan hook you up with a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbug Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 with a little time in use now how is the new pot working? will you build one to sell and how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted June 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Very excellent machine I do not use the presto anymore. e-mail me if interested in one. predatorbassbaits@charter.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassnfool Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 Do any of you have a source for the heat band pictured in Jim's photo, or the LC catalog? I've looked and looked and can't seem to find one like it. Perhaps I'm blind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted August 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 http://www.proheatinc.com/ http://www.nphheaters.com/products/ceramic.htm here is a couple links, you will need to design it yourself, 1500 to 2500 watts, get the heat band, shroud, and insultion. If you go with NP they were the best price. Ask for James, remind him of mine and that will get you in the right direction, you will need to figure out what type of plug end you will need, it also needs a 25 amp relay Also get the shroud 1/4" wider then the heat band, they made mine the same size. Also ceramic is more money but I guess a better product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassnfool Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 Jim: Thanks a bunch for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbug Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Jim, Where did you get the pour spout you used on your new pressure pot? What size? Do you think the same spout would work on a Presto Pot? Thanks, Bassbug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted September 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Hi, I got it second hand, I cannot seem to find were to get them I did do some searching. ( If anyone finds them please let me know ) It would work for the presto, size I think is 1/8 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbug Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 Thanks Jim, It looks like the same one used on the LC pressure pot. Does it provide a more uniform stream of hot plastic than the one you used on your Presto Pot? Anyone know where to find them. Check out Jim's pressure pot pictures, this thread. If I had a pressue pot like that, I would set up all night watching it. Bassbug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator Bass Baits Posted September 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 Yes it does keep a steadier stream, and it is one they use on LC pots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbug Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hey Jim, I asked an old fishing buddy of mine about that pour spout. He said "what's the matter with you boy, everyone knows that is a BRASS AIR ####" He was right. Do a search, there is a bunch out there. I was searching for a ball valves, found nothing like it there. Bassbug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbug Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 what the, try: brass air c o c k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 It's on the shelf above the brass balls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbug Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 there's one in every crowd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
