Keeping plastic hot

[Jason]

Thanks, guys...all great posts.  I initially thought of using a hot plate, but whoever mentioned the electric skillet idea got the old mind to thinking.  If I could sneak the skillet out of the kitchen and into the garage my wife and I could have a contest to see who's stuff tasted better.  All of you could be the judges.

I think Jim's idea was the best...get more molds.

Thanks again for all the posts.  Every one of them was helpful.

Denny, watch out!!!  That kitchen gizmo your wife never uses...  As soon as you take it I promise it will become her most prized possession in the kitchen and all meals will stop until it is returned.  Seriously, we've had some pretty spirited conversations in my house regarding Pyrex cups.   

[BareKnuckleJigs]

LOL Jason!     I've been diligent in avoiding that!  Hell hath no wrath like a woman with missing Kitchen Items!

[Dave]

Has anyone tried a small fry daddy with a temp adjustment? If your using injectors, this keeps things hot and ready. The only thing you would have to rig up is a rotisserie motor with a mixer blade to keep the plastic moving. Denny if your working a dual mold where two baits are in one and your getting a bubble in one, try not to press to hard on the injector on the second injection. I found that when I pushed to hard on the injector I would get air bubbles every time. Another thing to remember is that smooth is fast with this stuff. The faster you try to work your plastic trying to get more than one injection completed before your plastic cools off, the more troubles you'll have. Good Luck!

[Denny Welch]

I poured a little last night and used a hot plate turned on "High" to keep the Pyrex cup warm.  It worked well for a while, but then the plastic started smoking.  I turned it down a little and that seemed to fix the problem.  I've got a couple new molds being delivered today so I'll be doing some serious pouring over the weekend.  My wife, who I refer to as TPO (The Patient One) has offered up one of her electric skillets so I'll be trying that out as well.  Thanks again.

[MicroSpoons]

I poured a little last night and used a hot plate turned on "High" to keep the Pyrex cup warm.  It worked well for a while, but then the plastic started smoking.  I turned it down a little and that seemed to fix the problem.  I've got a couple new molds being delivered today so I'll be doing some serious pouring over the weekend.  My wife, who I refer to as TPO (The Patient One) has offered up one of her electric skillets so I'll be trying that out as well.  Thanks again.

good deal, just remember, she gave up  her skillets so she could go shop for a better one. lol

[ghostbaits]

Best set up I have found....



Jim

[Dave]

Nice one Jim!

[kipbass]

I just left Wally world, they have a Rival Brand Skillet for $18..it's supposed to adjust to 400 degrees. I have no idea if it's a good product, but I might pick one up next week.

[firetiger]

I just left Wally world, they have a Rival Brand Skillet for $18..it's supposed to adjust to 400 degrees. I have no idea if it's a good product, but I might pick one up next week.

I'm pretty sure that's the one that I got!  It works fine.

[Frank]

Sorry guy I ahve been real busy  lately. as some have said I use a griddle set at 400 deg the highest setting. It will not burn or scorch plastic usless you leave it on all night. And even themn it is only the bottom. A hot plate on the other hand will burn it. There is so much heat loss using the griddle I wish it would go up to 425. It is not magic and it is by far not the only way to do it. But it works for me. I can heat up a 4oz cup of clear plastic and set it on there dip 100 swim baits to seal the eyes and never reheat. The two cup method with the sprues in the second cup enable me to remelt in less than a minute which also boosts up the heat in the first cup enough to keep going. I do two colors the same way. When I use prestos I leave my injectors in the plastic and neer clean them out till I am done. I can shoot a gallon of product and get one cup of sprues from the block that can be remelted. The other ones are two colors and are not brought back in. I am glad some have gotten some ideas from me that is why I make the ideos in the first place. Frank

[Denny Welch]

Thanks for the input, Frank.  As stated, I had smoking problems with the hot plate so I'll use the skillet this weekend and see what happens.  Your videos have been a big help to me and I hope you continue making them.

[Dave]

Is there any way you can post a web site to show what kinda griddle we are talking about?

[Frank]

Here is the one I use it has high sides in case of a spill. I put a tray in front of the cup to keep the drippings off the griddle. On the other side I have a thick wire going from handle to handle. This keeps the pyrex cup from spinning when I stir. It has enough room for four cups with room to spare. Frank http://www.hamiltonbeach.com/products/kitchen-appliances-skillets--griddles.html

[kipbass]

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Rival-20-Electric-Griddle/16451315

[Denny Welch]

Here's a link to one of Frank's videos showing his setup.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzoZNEGsuZQ