hot pot II

[stanger1944]

So what do you think of the hot pot II for lead pouring on a fairly small scale? Has anyone used one and know how well they hold up, and how well that it melts the lead?

 

[toadfrog]

They hold up for years . Just don't set them on metal surfaces that retain heat . It sucks it out of the pot and it will keep trying to heat until the element burns out . I killed mine by setting it on a cold cast iron stove in the winter .

 

[CrappieHappy]

I have never used a hot pot II, i use a bottom pour lee pot. best of luck with your decision.

 

[Ron Don]

I personally would save up a lil more and go with the bottom pour! I think you would be glad u did in the long run.

 

[Hawnjigs]

Certain Do-it small jig head molds won't pour with tilt ladles. For those you need the melt drop pressure of a bottom pour.

 

[jig-guy]

Lee bottom pour hot pot. It will be worth the money and you can put the lead where you want it to go. I make large jigs most of the time and use a ladle and use a Lee magnum melter with a 3" large ladle. The smaller stuff I still use my bottom pur hot pot.
I hope this helps.

 

[stanger1944]

Thanks everyone, I ordered a lee bottom pour from barlow's yesterday.

 

[jig-guy]

Hay stanger1944, good for you. You will be happy using that pot. Be sure to follow safety 101 and enjoy making your jigs.

 

[Fatman]

Enjoy it!!!!!!!!!! It makes pouring a whole lot easier!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[stanger1944]

I poured some horseheads today, still need to paint and add blades. It was so easy with the bottom pour pot. Thanks everyone.

 

[Fatman]

Glad your enjoying it!!!!!!!