bigbasser Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 I just got my first 5 gallon bucket from del and was wondering how you guys get the plastic out. There seems to be some contraption on top that maybe you hook a hose up too? Or do you just slowly pour into a smaller container? Maybe a ladle? Thank for any suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB GONE Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Bigbasser: I just got a 5 gallon in yesterday also. You can put a spout in the spot where that "hole" is but you have to screw out the metal part completely. I transfer mine into working amounts like gallons by....first mixing the plastic well with a drill/paint mixer...then using a cup or ladle and funnel to get it into my containers. About 1/2 way through thr transfer process, I re-mix just to be sure. If you do transfer into another bottle or container, be sure to make them well (especially if you have kids, pets etc.) and be sure that the receiveing container is "hard" plastic so that the plastisol doesn't break the container down. i'm sure there have been past posts on what containers to use. jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassnG3 Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 I just use plastic milk cartons rinsed and completely dried then transfered with a mixing cup after mixing well with paint mixer and drill. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guiley Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 Lurecraft sells gallon jugs for $1.40 each. I've kept their plastic in those jugs for years and never had a problem. Another trick is to toss a few nuts and bolts into the jug to help with mixing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james bradshaw Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 You should take the lid off of the bucket and mix the plastic with a 1/2" drill, and a paint mixer, from the hardware store. To remove the lid you need to pull the plastic ring off of the bottom lip of the lid first. I hope that is what you were asking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbasser Posted March 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuMMeRBaits Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 What exactly does the Paint Mixer for the drill look like. I went to Wally WOrld yesterday and could not find one. WIll be going by the hardware store today to see if they have one. If anyone has a pic. of one they could show that would be great. Getting ready to seperate out my 5 Gallons of Calhouns and want to make sure I mix it right. One other question, del you might know this one. I have several old lurecraft 1 gallon bottles, that still has some of the hard white stuff on the bottom of the bottle from the mixture separtating. Is it OK to put the Calhouns into these bottles as is are should I try to clean them out really good before putting the calhouns in bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 Here is the paint mixer that I use. It's 12" long, and a little short for mixing a full 5 gallon bucket. You're better off trying to find one 16" or 18" long, that way your drill chuck won't end up under the liquid plastic. Also, notice the 2 tilted blades on the bottom? They help get the liquids stuck to the bottom of the bucket loose and mixed really well. You need to clean out as much of the crud from those bottles as you can, preferably all of it. It's not good to mix different brands of uncooked liquid plastic from my understanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuMMeRBaits Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 Cool thanks for the info Mojo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHUCKV309 Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 I have not purchased a 5 gallon bucket yet, but there is a mixer at Menard's that is designed for reaching the bottom of five gallon buckets. I think it is actually in with the drywall supplies and is designed to mix "mud" without adding air bubbles. It is made out of alluminum, so it will last forever and it costs less than $10. Sorry, no picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
