So I've decided to move into the 21st century , it was going to be expensive to replace my gas bottle which fits onto the old camping stove that I have used for melting metal - my wife was not entirely happy with me using the cooker hob in the kitchen (even when told I was being 'super careful' ) . People have in the past pointed out the usefulness of these solder heaters sold by Prince August - so I got this one for about £30 - and it works very well indeed ! - rather pleased with it ! .
Other members of the household were equally pleased with the packaging - 'if it fits - I sits' ! .
First fruits ! another gun crew for 'Army Red' .
*Blue Mink I think ?
Blue Mink indeed it was, the PA pot is a good purchase, I bought one last year and very good it is too.
ReplyDeleteYes does the job very efficiently .
DeleteThey look splendid - how unreasonable of the Mrs not to let you have molten metal on the cooker!
ReplyDeleteYes I did say I was being careful ! , however matrimonial peace is restored by this new pot !
Delete"Use the right tool for the job" Took me decades to start paying attention to that old maxim and learn that its right.
ReplyDeleteYes it has took me awhile .
DeleteGood to see that you've updated your Melting Pot Tony - have fun there with the new castings. Cheers. KEV.
ReplyDeleteYes it's so much easier .
DeleteLooks like it will do the job Tony! And you've made the cat and your wife so happy! Happy wife, happy life! Words to live by!
ReplyDeleteVery true !
DeleteThe melty pot is a good bit of kit; I bought one to replace a single plate electric hot plate - using the melty pot has increased my casting speed.
ReplyDeleteNice to see your packaging up-cycled for use by the cat :)
Yes I tried an electric hot plate but the thermostat kept cutting out - most annoying , this melt pot works very well .
DeleteThey are good - but not as effective as my old milk saucepan on the kitchen stove (but less grief from the missus)
ReplyDeleteI use a 300W version which has a bit more oomph, a 100mm diameter pot and takes about 50% more lead.
Seems to work well and less domestic issues .
DeleteI suppose with the smaller diameter pot you don't
Deleteneed to melt as much metal to get the depth for the ladle.
I only usually cast about 6-12 figures per session so it seem to be big enough for what I want .
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