saint308 Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Here is my finished product. What do you guys think. I have poured some testers with it and it worked fine. I am going out right now to actually fill an order with it. Please feel free to ask questions on what all this is. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted July 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Rest of the pics. Saint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockylinx Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 I love the custom work. That looks great- let us know how it works for you. What type of drill stand is that (how much)and were can I get one Good work Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millsryno Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Awesome work Saint! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted July 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Here is how it all went down: Lumber (including stirrer) from lowes=$25 Drill Stand from harbor freight=$20 Drill (trigger locks down and has a speed knob to adjust speed)from harbor freight=$20 Presto Pot from Ozark Tackle=$50 Total investment=$115 Knocking pour time from 2 hours to 45 minutes= Priceless Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben J Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Thanks for sharing the pics. That looks great. I was thinking of going that route, now I think I will. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragfly Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Nice looking setup. What is the end of your paddle made of? Did it scratch up the teflon liner of the pot or do you have the height set just off the liner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted July 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Raglfly: I am not sure what it is called. I found it by the angle iron. Below is a picture of the bigger portion and also a pic of the sticker with the description and bar code. As for scratching, the stirrer is a about 1/4" from the bottom and about 1 1/2" from the side of the pot. Hope this helps. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncleskippy Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Killer setup Saint. Thanks for the pics and getting my ideas flowing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrano Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 How long does it take to heat 6 quarts from cold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted July 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 No idea. I pour at most 2 quarts at a time right now. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockylinx Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Saint, How did your first pour turn out ?? any tips or advise on how to pour from the pot?? Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted July 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 I had two good pots and one bad. I am still trying to fine tune it. I am leaving for Denver on Wednesdy, so I will not be using it until next week. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I had trouble finding the drill guide at Harbor Freight so I thought I would post the link to save anyone else interested in making one. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95622 Just in case the link doesn't work, it is ITEM 95622-0VGA Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Here is a quick tip for cleaning the pot. We all have had some glitter that stayed stuck to the bottom after pulling the old plastic. Here is what I do. I find some old plastic (like white frogs that are too yellow) and wipe the pot with it. Most of the glitter will stick to the plastic. For the pieces that stay, I spot hit it with the plastic and it comes right off. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbug Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Saint, How is the new pot working? What plastic do you use? What baits do you pour with it? Sorry about all the questions, but that new pot of yours looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Great set up!!Some good thinking went into it,and my guess is,when you get it fine tuned you will really kick butt with production.Again,a great job. I have to say when I saw the pics at first I thought that the background was a garage door.Boy did it ever look massive.Getting old.LoL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 It is working fantastic. I am pouring MF plastic both regular and SS. I pour mostly trick worms and toads, but I do a fair amount of sticks as well. Thanks. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madtrapper Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Where could view the presto pot thats mentioned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssrmr2 Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 talk about PRODUCTION, pure COMMERCIAL use! nice set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Where could view the presto pot thats mentioned? It's on the first page of this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Saint, Nice job! What size spout are you using and do you find that you need to preheat up your molds before you pour? What temp setting on the Presto Pot are you using and are you finding certain colors tend to scorch before the plastic runs out? Thanks, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madtrapper Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 no luck on the seeing the pot. Are these pots already modfied etc. If so where do buy one , price etc? Thanks This is very good site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 no luck on the seeing the pot. Are these pots already modfied etc. If so where do buy one , price etc? Thanks This is very good site! Send me you e-mail address and I'll send you the pics. I can also send you directions to make your own as well or you can buy the Presto Pot already converted from Ozark Tackle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted August 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Richard: That thing is stock from Bob at Ozark. It is a 1/4 " ball valve. I do not heat up my molds. I typically put the around 325* except for my frogs. I pour those around 350-360*. The only color that concerns me is white, but I will just put less plastic at a time so it isn't in the pot as long. I hope this answers your questions, if not please feel free to ask whatever. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
