Pressure pots

[nsfr1206]

Which pressure pots are you using? Was thinking of doing myself some worthless wood and casting other blanks. Is anyone still using hf pots?

 

[Phunky_2003]

I have a binks pot. Several are using the hf pots.

 

[JohnU]

I use the HF pot and have had no problems. Ive cast all of my feather blanks in a HF pot.

 

[Buzzzz4]

HF here as well. Just don't go beyond the recommended pressure.

 

[PTownSubbie]

2 HF's and a Binks I found on CraigsList..... Binks is so new I haven't even applied pressure to it!

 

[Canadian_Kid]

I got my Binks on Ebay for 29.99 (60) shipped to me.

 

[PenMan1]

Binks. I had a HF until it exploded. I decided to "rethink" that decision, while I still had a head.

 

[jttheclockman]

Which pressure pots are you using? Was thinking of doing myself some worthless wood and casting other blanks. Is anyone still using hf pots?

May I make a suggestion, run this question through the search box here and you will get quite afew threads that deal with this topic. A whole lot more than the answers you will get now. Not discouraging you but the sample replys you get would be more intense with past replys. I use the HF pot but do not overload it. Makes a difference. What you are planning to do with it also makes a difference hence the rerading of past replys.

 

[clapiana]

a binks off craigslist which i purchased a new gasket for and it now works great

 

[Heck]

HF here too, lube the seal well, mark the lid to body, watch the pressure..
Like most HF items will work for household use (occasional use).
The better Name brand grade tools(Binks) are professional tools and build for daily use.

 

[LandfillLumber]

I suggest if you can afford a good pot(binks/Devillibis) get it I used a HF frieght for a few years it was a pain to try to get it to not leak,but they can be used(I've done it).Look for a used pot on craigslist ot Ebay,try to find one without a gun to it so its cheap(I got luck and found one on Craigslist for $60 shipped from Ohio).Good Luck,Victor

 

[sbell111]

My HF pot has been used for hundreds of cycles without problem. As others have said, the most important thing is to not overpressurize it, but for the life of me I can't think of a reason why someone would want to.

 

[wolftat]

I have several HF pots with years of constant use, they seem to work fine as long as you don't try to modify them improperly. Stay with in the recommended pressure and you will be fine, I run mine way over recommended and have never had a problem. I did buy a binks recently just to get the larger size unit.

 

[DurocShark]

I love my HF pot. The newer ones seem to be better. At least when I compare mine bought this past winter with others that are several years old.

I have yet to use it above 40psi. I've taken it higher (it in the garage, me standing outside) to see if it would handle it, but I haven't run into a need for more than 40. And if I'm using silly-cone molds, it's 25psi.