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Question about cement mixers for making wax dirt #8599622 04/16/26 02:08 PM 04/16/26 02:08 PM
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Grandpa Trapper OP trapper G Joined: Nov 2011 Idaho Falls, ID	About long would it take to run the mixer for the wax to blend and melt in with the dirt. I am talking about a small cement mixer with full capacity of dirt in it. An old man roaming the Rockies

Re: Question about cement mixers for making wax dirt [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #8599735 04/16/26 08:22 PM 04/16/26 08:22 PM
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Re: Question about cement mixers for making wax dirt [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #8599736 04/16/26 08:24 PM 04/16/26 08:24 PM
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Bob Jameson trapper B Joined: Dec 2006 SW Pa	It all depends on how fast your tumbler can heat up your dirt in the mixer to melt the wax. Once you get your torch dialed in with your distance to your drum it shouldnt take too long to get to work. I can do lots of dirt in a day by myself. If I have help it sure speeds up the process. Make sure your material is bone dry. I also use a lazer hand held unit to make sure I hit my temp mark and not to get it too hot. www.jamesonsultrablend.com www.wildlifepestcontrolservices.com

Re: Question about cement mixers for making wax dirt [Re: Bob Jameson] #8599745 04/16/26 08:51 PM 04/16/26 08:51 PM
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Seldom trapper Joined: Mar 2007 Midland, MI.	Originally Posted by Bob Jameson It all depends on how fast your tumbler can heat up your dirt in the mixer to melt the wax. Once you get your torch dialed in with your distance to your drum it shouldnt take too long to get to work. I can do lots of dirt in a day by myself. If I have help it sure speeds up the process. Make sure your material is bone dry. I also use a lazer hand held unit to make sure I hit my temp mark and not to get it too hot. Bob mention two things that I believe are of the utmost importance- 1. “Make sure your material is bone dry” 2. “And not to get it too hot” (reading many, many posts over many, many years, this is the one thing that will screw you, burning/scorching your wax!!!) Last edited by Seldom; 04/16/26 08:53 PM. "A few want to know WHY, the majority appear to be satisfied just knowing HOW!" Youtube Channel- SeldomFales

Re: Question about cement mixers for making wax dirt [Re: Bob Jameson] #8599753 04/16/26 09:01 PM 04/16/26 09:01 PM
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Grandpa Trapper OP trapper G Joined: Nov 2011 Idaho Falls, ID	Originally Posted by Bob Jameson It all depends on how fast your tumbler can heat up your dirt in the mixer to melt the wax. Once you get your torch dialed in with your distance to your drum it shouldnt take too long to get to work. I can do lots of dirt in a day by myself. If I have help it sure speeds up the process. Make sure your material is bone dry. I also use a lazer hand held unit to make sure I hit my temp mark and not to get it too hot. About what is your temperature mark An old man roaming the Rockies

Re: Question about cement mixers for making wax dirt [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #8600394 04/18/26 09:49 AM 04/18/26 09:49 AM
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rick olson trapper Joined: Apr 2012 Northern Mn	Temp 137 hotter than that you might get a burnt smell,I normally make a 100 gallons most years,dry is important.....

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