I'm not Kirk, but I'll give you my two cents.
I save and melt my cappings in a crock pot. If I have more frames to wax I use one of those large "church roasting pans." Either one is available at most yard sales and thrift stores. The roasting pan has a thermostat and I shoot for about 200 to 225 degrees (subject to it's accuracy!)
I use a 4" foam paint roller, roll it along the inside edge of the pan to help soak up the hot wax, then roll on the frames. Foam rollers are available at Wal-Mart for three bucks and change.
How much wax to roll on? My method is far from universal or consistent. I roll on enough wax so I can see it. The bottom of the foundation cells will have some wax settle in them and the hexegonal rings are still clearly visible.
Any additional wax is helpful, but for the sake of time, my goal is to give them sufficient wax to get a good start, hoping that they'll take it from there.
Grant
Jackson, MO
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