AHHHHh_pouring plastics pain

[j10b]

So I got the lees pot to make things easier, Its like learning to ride a bike again Im kinda frustrated. I had a HORRIBLE time trying to control the heat. Up to 350 down to 290 all over the place. Then I went and clogged the spout....
When it was pouring it was fine, except for fine pours, I sat there watching it overflow. I need to relearn to control it. I can see this thing is gonna make it better and faster if I can figure out the heat and the fine pours.

Im actually somewhat impressed with the paca craws I poured.

[worm-maker]

You need to post pictures

[j10b]

I'll take some after I make a new batch tonight... the ones just made are soaking in some of the most racid stuff ever. HAWG CALLER. I dont even want to fish with them they stink so bad.



Lizard legs are hard to pour but the worm type stuff is easy. I may just use a small pan for the arms and use the pot to fly through the rest. If I swap end the beaver molds will be so easy.

[worm-maker]

I know curly tail and legs are a little hard... but over pours are ok. The fish don't seem to mind.

[j10b]

do you like the LEE pots? Any recommendations on the heat settings?

Its gonna make pouring 2 piece baits SO easy.

[worm-maker]

I have 18 lee production pot (different flake different pot) but cleaning them is a pain in the bu**. I think they are great but that's what I started with back in the late 80's. I do hear of people using Fry Daddy's and have thought of trying them.

[tae73]

There was a post awhile back on TU that a guy bought some new replacement liners for this pots and had them sprayed with teflon. He says the clean easier and flow even better. I still pour with pans but seriously thinking of buying a few pots to pour from. Also give a look on del-marts site they had nice post about using lee pots and some of the tricks to using them correctly.

[mfishyboy]

GO TO WALMART AND BUY A 2 CUP GLASS MEASURING CUP, USE A MICROWAVE AND A POT HOLD. WHEN THE PLASTIC COOLS YOU PEAL IT RIGHT OUT, NO MESS OR NOTHING. OH AND CAN I SAY CHEAPER!

[j10b]

becuase Im doing this for me. I thought about using the Pot to keep a good amount of plastic ready to go then pour it into a little pan, add color and glitter. Then keep my 3 pans on the hot plate and pour 3 colored baits.

I honestly cant pour all te colors I want because of the pan issue. I have the little lurecraft pans, and you cant pour much because of the size. So now I can pour what I want and use the lees pot for big pours. Oh and it handles flake FINE. you just have to stir.

[southernoutcast]

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