miles Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 okay, so i dont like the whole thing of heating the plastic in the microwave, its doesnt seem quick enough to me. how is everyone else doing it? i want to be effective while i do pour, and want to look forward to doing it, right now i dont like it to much. another thing is ventilation. how much ventilation do you need to pour? once i take the melted plastic out of the microwave and stir, fumes come up, and i know they cant really be good for you. but mainly i want to know how to set up a work bench that will let me pour and inject plastics effectively. any help and ideas would be great! thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dampeoples Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Raising the temp of something to 350* in two to three minutes isn't fast enough for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 the best way is in the oven second best way is on a stove third is the microwave your plastic will cook better in the 1st 2 methods, your colors will be brighter and clearer. How ever most people pick speed over best results, especially guys Delw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman843 Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 I like my lee pot never tried microwave or oven to heat plastic.to me it might take 20 minutes to heat up a cup of plastic but I can pour all kinds of baits faster then haveing to keep reheating plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomdart Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 The only quicker method I know of than microwave is to buy them at the store. But at Wal-Mart sometimes it could be quicker to grab a tire off a junk car, cut up the rubber, set it in the sun, and focus a magnifying glass on it until it runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDC Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 How ever most people pick speed over best results, especially guysDelw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 I seen some one using hot lamps and I think it was a good idea. I cant remember who it was. but they had good feed back. still slow but harder to burn. had one on top and one on the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottoman Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Hey, miles as far as pouring there are pouring pots and crazy mouse traps that put presure in the pot, and guys out there right now are working on something magical. i have been in this game for a short time as far as pouring goes, but i have been researching almost every thread on this site and Delw. Tons and tons of info. As far as a work bench i got a range hood from HD there going out of stock where i live ( 30'' duct hood) offer them 40 bucks if they say no walk away before you get to the door a dept rep will find you. Hopes this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Kelly: Longhorn was showing his pouring table with heat lamps. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senkosam Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Depends on how much you need to pour in one color. You can't beat the speed of the microwave for a cup as long as you have enough cavities to pour one right after the other. For two cups or more, the deep fryer or larger Stay Warm pot would be better for many cavities without having to reheat the plastic like in the microwave. Reheating doesn't take much time for smaller amounts, but colors might suffer with constant reheating at higher temps. I never liked stove top much and will probably dump my dual burner in the garbage. Too much uneven heating and the necessity to constantly reheat after multiple pours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles Posted April 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 okay. well im stuck with only one mold of the couple of baits i make so that may be the problem. once i get 4 molds, then it will only take two rounds and i got 7 or 8 baits. right now it takes FOREVER! one at a time and thats probably why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 My pouring table uses heat lamps and can be seen under the thread "pouring table". I also assume the plastic fumes are dangerous and always wear a respirator when I pour and I never pour in the house. I usually only make small batches for myself as needed so the speed is not an issue. The heat lamps are far better than electric burners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthworm77 Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Raising the temp of something to 350* in two to three minutes isn't fast enough for you? lol. I think the micro is the best method, just my opinion though. Quick easy, not messy and once you figure it out you won't make errors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles Posted April 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 okay, well im starting to come to a conclusion on this problem. one other thing is the lee production pot. is it the 4-20? they are sold at my work(bass pro, awesome job for a 17 year old who breathes fishing!) and i could get a discount if thats what it is. and how exactly do you use it? like i know you put the plastic in and all, but like what type of pours? i have heard hand pours on netcrafts website but dont feel do confident on what they say sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dampeoples Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 The BPS pot is for lead, with a higher temp range. You use it like a lead pot, pull the handle for a flow, drop it back to shut it off. On a mold, you would pull it at the start, then move the mold along as it filled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles Posted April 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 okay, so it isnt the same. that kinda sucks, but okay. great help guys! i really appreciate all the input to help me out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
