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Post by phil on Jan 11, 2013 19:02:43 GMT -5
Here's a photo of one of the many home made dop pot's I've made and used over the years. All it takes is a 1 gallon can, a tuna can, a light bulb base with switch, and a 100 watt light bulb.
If I can figure out how to gt more than one photo in a post, I'll post a step by step.
Enjoy! Phil
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Post by phil on Jan 11, 2013 19:03:51 GMT -5
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rxscram
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Post by rxscram on Jan 12, 2013 0:13:47 GMT -5
Thanks Phil! I'd be very interested in a step-by-step.
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Post by mohs on Jan 12, 2013 11:09:39 GMT -5
that's really cool well... its really warm reminds me of the old saw: you can tuna cab but can't doppa tuna
thanks for showing! Ed
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robsrockshop
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Post by robsrockshop on Jan 12, 2013 16:01:53 GMT -5
Someone try putting some of that stuff in a microwave and let me know how it works lol.
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Post by phil on Jan 12, 2013 16:16:28 GMT -5
First, get a large #10 (?) can and a tuna can. Attachments:
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Post by phil on Jan 12, 2013 16:20:45 GMT -5
Cut a hole in the top to match the tuna can.... snug fit.... you can always make the hole larger but... Go to hardware store and buy a light socket with switch. measure how far down the tuna can goes when inserted (but don't insert yet). Figure where to mount the light socket leaving about an inch from the top of the bulb to the bottom of the tuna can. (don't want to burn the wax!) Drill hole and mount light fixture. Check this pic and the next two. Pics are better than words.... Attachments:
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Post by phil on Jan 12, 2013 16:21:40 GMT -5
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Post by phil on Jan 12, 2013 16:22:41 GMT -5
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Post by phil on Jan 12, 2013 16:25:11 GMT -5
Because we all tend to get wax on the cab heating area, take a piece of aluminum foil and wrap the top surface. You'll want to replace this as it gets too dirty and messes up your cabs. Attachments:
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Post by phil on Jan 12, 2013 16:27:37 GMT -5
Cut a star shape in the foil where the hole for the tuna can is and wrap the points of the star in and around. Don't make the mistake of trying to cut out the hole.... having the foil wrap around the cut edges helps hold the foil in place. Attachments:
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Post by phil on Jan 12, 2013 16:32:55 GMT -5
Insert your tuna can, drop in some wax, turn the light on and wait till the wax melts. You're done. Oh... this sucker gets HOT! Make sure you don't set the can on any surface that will melt or catch on fire. The can will get too hot to touch, the top will too.. And if you leave your cabs on too long, you won't be able to pick them up. But the wax will definitely stick! Change the foil as needed, and don't leave it on when not needed, You'll over heat the wax and it'll lose it's stickyness, stink, and you'll have to throw out the old wax and start with new again. Simple to make, cost was about $5 for the socket and light bulb. Works for me! Enjoy! Attachments:
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Post by phil on Jan 12, 2013 16:35:54 GMT -5
I set the whole thing on an upside down large pie tin to protect my table, counter top etc. Works well and helps direct the heat upwards.
Phil
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cherdarock
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Post by cherdarock on Jan 17, 2013 3:43:58 GMT -5
I like the idea, alot, tho I don't do industrial amounts of dopping. I am leaning more towards a pyrex dish, (about the size of a tuna can) with tapered sides, along with a dimmer switch to provide a heat control/settings. Question, what is the amount of time for the dop pot to reach temp? COOL idea, hot topic! Oh, for picture posting in multiples, photobucket.com ;D
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Post by phil on Jan 17, 2013 11:22:43 GMT -5
Reaching temp same as those commercial light bulb dop pots you see. depends on season. Longer in winter, shorter in summer. Averages about 10 minutes in summer, maybe 15 in winter even inside.
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