A customer told me my chain waxing method was 'a bit medieval' and they were right.

I was using a crockpot in the back of the shop, the whole process took about 45 minutes per batch. This guy, a regular who races, just watched me for a minute and said, 'You know, you can get a consistent melt and dip in under ten minutes with a cheap mini fryer from a thrift store.' Felt like an idiot. Switched to a $15 Presto Fry Daddy, and it's a game changer. No more hot wax everywhere, and the temperature control is perfect. Anyone else have a shop hack that seems obvious once you hear it?

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michaelf511mo ago

That Presto Fry Daddy is basically a holy relic in my shop now.

laura_black311mo agoMost Upvoted

Ever have a tool that just refuses to die? Those old Presto things are built like tanks, so it makes total sense. Some gear just earns its keep forever.

norathomas1mo ago

Tell me why it's so special.