Post by Catfishrollo on Jan 31, 2012 20:09:45 GMT -5
I'm always looking for cheap ways to make different stuff to use towards fishing. Gotta say this is one of my favorites so far. My wife who is a teacher picked up a rolling plastic stand on lockable casters. After it sat in the garage without use, I decided to claim it as mine. I came up with a very efficient setup to have all my molding supplies at hand, and capable of moving it very easily. Here is the stand....
As you can see I placed the molding pot on the left side, and drilled holes through the table, bolting it in place. What makes this cart really nice, it's equipped with a power bar attached on back for easy access. And more available plug-ins. I recommend all molding to be done in well- ventilated areas. I can roll this outside, and use the power bar to plug in floor fans to help move the deadly lead fumes away as I mold. The camo tape was added for a non-slip spot for other lead melting pans and spooning ladles. for transporting the station you will later see.
Next, I took a plastic storage container with drawers, and made my compartments for different molds, paints, molding accessories (such as brass eyelets, hooks for making jigheads etc.). As you will see this fit nicely on the lower portion of the cart, and very accessible.
I added an empty coffee can for catching dripping lead, and a spot to dump impuritys as I mold. Also, a large plastic container to the right to drop the sinkers in as I mold. This container is very handy not only for a bucket for cooling sinkers, but makes a great cover for the station as well.
As you can see, this cart offers a very comfortable position to sit down, and mold many sinkers. BTW. this pic. was only taken to help understand the dimension. ALWAYS wear long sleeves, heavy pants, gloves, and wear safety glasses while dealing with hot liquids such as lead. I learned first hand years ago, hot materials and moisture can make for a bad experience with great danger!
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Here is a top view. Pots, ladles, and ingot tray, extra extension cord. Before storing.
Final view of station. Plastic sinker box over top, secured by rubber strap, and another around the sides making for easy transport!
....... rollo
As you can see I placed the molding pot on the left side, and drilled holes through the table, bolting it in place. What makes this cart really nice, it's equipped with a power bar attached on back for easy access. And more available plug-ins. I recommend all molding to be done in well- ventilated areas. I can roll this outside, and use the power bar to plug in floor fans to help move the deadly lead fumes away as I mold. The camo tape was added for a non-slip spot for other lead melting pans and spooning ladles. for transporting the station you will later see.
Next, I took a plastic storage container with drawers, and made my compartments for different molds, paints, molding accessories (such as brass eyelets, hooks for making jigheads etc.). As you will see this fit nicely on the lower portion of the cart, and very accessible.
I added an empty coffee can for catching dripping lead, and a spot to dump impuritys as I mold. Also, a large plastic container to the right to drop the sinkers in as I mold. This container is very handy not only for a bucket for cooling sinkers, but makes a great cover for the station as well.
As you can see, this cart offers a very comfortable position to sit down, and mold many sinkers. BTW. this pic. was only taken to help understand the dimension. ALWAYS wear long sleeves, heavy pants, gloves, and wear safety glasses while dealing with hot liquids such as lead. I learned first hand years ago, hot materials and moisture can make for a bad experience with great danger!
Here is a top view. Pots, ladles, and ingot tray, extra extension cord. Before storing.
Final view of station. Plastic sinker box over top, secured by rubber strap, and another around the sides making for easy transport!
....... rollo
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