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[BBK]

Hot plates work fine, but those little pans LC has will not work for injecting. They hold 1.5 - 2 oz of plastic and are not stable at all IMO. Best option for injecting is to get two presto pots. You can get a presto pot from walmart for $20 with no valve. (less than a hotplate costs). You do not need the valve for injecting.

[Metal Head]

BBK, on 05 September 2010 - 03:09 PM, said:

Hot plates work fine, but those little pans LC has will not work for injecting. They hold 1.5 - 2 oz of plastic and are not stable at all IMO. Best option for injecting is to get two presto pots. You can get a presto pot from walmart for $20 with no valve. (less than a hotplate costs). You do not need the valve for injecting.

You can get Presto Pots at Wal Mart? This is news to me!

[smallmouthaholic]

You'll need a stirrer w/a motor or you'll burn the plastic along w/ a color change. Buy the complete set-up from Bears Baits complete w/ drain valve,4 paddle stirrer w/ motor.

[Fish Candy Bait Company]

Actually those pans holding a few oz of plastic will be just right for what I want to do. For me the presto pots hold too much for what I want to do and the complete package is pricey. I keep the injectors warm in the toaster oven when I do injections and don't rest them in the hot plastic anyways. I only have a couple of injection molds due to their design and higher cost, I would rather do a pour with a cup in each hand. The Lee pot would be good to rest your injectors in between batches but they seem to have some drawbacks. If they would design a pot with multiple heating elements and better temperature control I would go for the Lee. Below is an example of my pyrex in each hand 2 color pour. It is just a time killer to keep reheating in the microwave between batches. It would go a lot quicker if I can have the plastic right there to pour after demolding. I think I am going to give the hot plate a try.

[BBK]

Metal Head, on 06 September 2010 - 12:03 AM, said:

You can get Presto Pots at Wal Mart? This is news to me!

Yup, they run on sale for $19.99 all the time.

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You'll need a stirrer w/a motor or you'll burn the plastic along w/ a color change. Buy the complete set-up from Bears Baits complete w/ drain valve,4 paddle stirrer w/ motor.

No you dont, I know dozens of people (including me) who use them without the stirrer and do fine. The motor is nice, but its not needed.

[smallmouthaholic]

BBK, on 06 September 2010 - 09:44 AM, said:

Yup, they run on sale for $19.99 all the time.




No you dont, I know dozens of people (including me) who use them without the stirrer and do fine. The motor is nice, but its not needed.

I'm happy for you and your friends. Possibly you would like to share just how you keep your salt and
glitter suspended while producing a uniform plastic bait w/o scorching the plastic. Inquiring minds want to know.

[BBK]

smallmouthaholic, on 07 September 2010 - 06:45 AM, said:

I'm happy for you and your friends. Possibly you would like to share just how you keep your salt and
glitter suspended while producing a uniform plastic bait w/o scorching the plastic. Inquiring minds want to know.

Well since the plastic is kept at a relative stable temp, it does not scorch. Just have to stir every 15 seconds or so and right before you pour / inject. I would venture to say there are 2X or 3X more people out there with prestos with no stirring system than with one.