Pot for melting Lube ?

[hylander]

Any particular
pot as far as SS, Aluminum, Teflon coated SS.
Would a 2qt. Non-Stick coated SS sauce pan be OK ?

[357maximum]

SS or aluminum will work.

How big a pan????? How big a batch you making??...same question. Super soaped lubes foam over too small a pan...always use a pan 2X bigger than you think is needed.

Just do not use teflon for any of the HIGH SOAP/MIGH MELT TEMP lubes.....the temp needed to get a lube super soaped can remove the teflon right off the pan....it happened to me.

[runfiverun]

I use a stainless 2 quart.
like mike mentioned it's been close a few times making sodium stearate lubes.

[trying2learn]

I don't remember where I read it. However I know I saw a video on youtube when I was researching pan lubing and saw a guy using a old lee bottom pour pot as a melter for lube. Then he filled the pan up from that. One thing I read said when your lee pot won't stop dripping no matter what you try, why not use it for lube. Claimed it was thicker and wouldmt drip as much.

Again these are internet things I have read so take it for what that is , but if you have a old lee pot that won't stop that drip might try that.

[hylander]

SS or aluminum will work.

How big a pan????? How big a batch you making??...same question. Super soaped lubes foam over too small a pan...always use a pan 2X bigger than you think is needed.

Just do not use teflon for any of the HIGH SOAP/MIGH MELT TEMP lubes.....the temp needed to get a lube super soaped can remove the teflon right off the pan....it happened to me.

I'm thinking a 2 quart pot should do it.
Will be making Bens Red Lube.
So I should stay away from a pot with Teflon coating ?

[dbosman]

So I should stay away from a pot with Teflon coating ?

If you might leave the mix unattended, skip non-stick coated pans.
There are many documented tales of birds dying of fumes from empty pans heated on the stove.
As to human toxicity, the jury (literally jury trials) seems to still be out on that.

I'd be more worried about my wife noticing the smell of "cooking" lube. ;-)

[hylander]

If you might leave the mix unattended, skip non-stick coated pans.
There are many documented tales of birds dying of fumes from empty pans heated on the stove.
As to human toxicity, the jury (literally jury trials) seems to still be out on that.

I'd be more worried about my wife noticing the smell of "cooking" lube. ;-)

I'll be cookin' up the lube outside ;)
I was wondering if the Coatings might come off or have a chemical reaction with the Lube ingredients.

[wlc]

Better to be safe than sorry. go with a non coated pan. I got mine at the thrift store for a couple of dollars and brew my lube in the shop so as not to incur the wrath of my bride from stinking up the house.

[fredj338]

I actually like a 1qt slow cooker w/ removable crock. Get one with two heat settings, makes quick work of any lube component w/o the hassle of a double boiler. The removable crock allows easy pouring. Something like $20 @ Wally, Target, etc.

[runfiverun]

you'll want 350-f+ to melt the grease, if you follow my directions in the bens red sticky.

[hylander]

So I checked every Thrift store within 40 miles.
I think they must be smoking something :-?
They want as much and more than brand new :shock:
Most 2-3 quart pots were over $10, the cheapest was one dented and rusted for $5
Today at the thrift store just down the street from me, they wanted $200 for a coated cast iron pot, the same one that
sells for $35 at Walmart. $18 for a cupcake pan that Wally World sells for $5
What is the matter with these people ?

[gwpercle]

They been watchin too much EBAY , believe people will actually pay ridiculous prices for old used second hand stuff....maybe they don't realize Wally Mart sales it new and cheaper?

[John Allen]

I use a double boiler. This way my lube never sees direct heat. It is probably over kill but I have not had any scorched wax.

[pilot]

I also use the small crock pot. Got it at the local thrift store for five or six bucks. Hylander, you need to find another thrift store.

[dbosman]

I'll be cookin' up the lube outside ;)
I was wondering if the Coatings might come off or have a chemical reaction with the Lube ingredients.

Teflon type materials are inert - at room temperature.
It's the heating of an empty pot or pan that causes issues - if they are real.
None of my MIL's pots or pans have any non-stick coating left on the actual cooking area. It didn't cause any thing other than one Yale lawyer.

[warf73]

So I checked every Thrift store within 40 miles.
I think they must be smoking something :-?
They want as much and more than brand new :shock:
Most 2-3 quart pots were over $10, the cheapest was one dented and rusted for $5
Today at the thrift store just down the street from me, they wanted $200 for a coated cast iron pot, the same one that
sells for $35 at Walmart. $18 for a cupcake pan that Wally World sells for $5
What is the matter with these people ?

Not sure if you have Dollar Generals around your parts but thats were I got my lube pot 4qt. it was like $5 or something like that, and yes it has non stick coating that is still on it ant the pot is 3 or 4 years old.

[Lloyd Smale]

I use an old crock pot the wife was going to throw out when she got a new one.

[btroj]

I am using a heavy old Al pan from goodwill. Paid a few bucks for it.

[Hickory]

I use an old crock pot the wife was going to throw out when she got a new one.

Ditto

[hylander]

How about a big coffee can ?

[mold maker]

Good Will used to have good prices and near empty shelves. Now they have horrible prices and the shelves are running over.
I don't even stop anymore.

[John Boy]

How about a big coffee can?Yep, works just fine in a water bath heated in a pan on the stove

[hylander]

Stopped at a GoodWill today.
Picked up a small Slow Cooker for $6
Will give it a try tomorrow

[geargnasher]

Don't any of you go to garage sales???

Just sayin'.

Gear

[Mugs]

A big coffee can works. I've made several batches using one.

Mugs

[hylander]

Don't any of you go to garage sales???

Just sayin'.

Gear

I go almost every weekend, just went today. I know, I need a life :?
Last week I found an ingot mold & cleaver but no pots that would work.
Still looking for a Hot plate.

[trying2learn]

Still looking for a Hot plate.[/QUOTE]



I got mines from the local walgreens for 10 bucks brand new. Might try there.

[grampa243]

I use an old crock pot the wife was going to throw out when she got a new one.

+1

same here. a little 2qt one it's great for not over heating things. and no flame to start a fire.

[fredj338]

Still looking for a Hot plate.



I got mines from the local walgreens for 10 bucks brand new. Might try there.[/QUOTE]
Seriously, some people will spend $10 on gas to buy something @ a garage sale & save $5. GO to Wally, buy their cheap stuff, done.

[hotbrew]

I use a crock pot from wally world for the reasons mentioned above. Tried finding a hot plate (for higher temp mixing) at garage sales etc. but finally gave up and just bought one from target.

Gasoline costs more than just buying.

[treadwm]

I use an electric skillet the wife decided she didn't like anymore. Nice feature is they have more precise temp settings. For lube, I put 1/4" of water in it and set it to simmer. Lube is in a stainless steel dog bowl ( $.99 from Good Will) and I set that in the skillet. Not quite a double boiler but close and effective.

[Idaho Mule]

I just grab one of the old Griswold cast iron fry pans off the stove in the house and run quiet like to my reloading shack. Usually wife doesn't wake up till I bring the pan back to the house and she smells eggs and coffee cooking. The Red-n-tacky definitely puts a new twist on the eggs but the wife and I have been pretty "regular" lately, and so far she hasn't complained. I do know that one day she will catch on and there will be heck to pay. JW

[Jim..47]

Still looking for a Hot plate.



I got mines from the local walgreens for 10 bucks brand new. Might try there.[/QUOTE]

You mean StealGreens? I've never seen such ridiculous prices as they have, but I'll check it out.

[Raven_Darkcloud]

I use a fondue pot. Works great.

[WALLNUTT]

Coffee can make sure it's metal