Thanks so much for the replies!! The reason I melt that much at one time is because of the cost savings per pound in buying 50lbs at once...however, during winter, after half a day in the garage it is rock solid and waaaay too hard to scoop. "Chisel" would be a better word
I certainly understand why you buy that much. I buy mine in 5 gallon pails 35 lbs and buy about 4 at a time. I am fortunate enough to have a local supplier so the 50 lbs is not cheaper for me especially with shipping. I have never had the 76 degree coconut oil get so hard I cannot scoop, the 92 yes it almost takes a jack hammer. I am in So Calif so we do not get severe cold weather. The blanket will help a lot, just get one that fits your bucket. They would keep our urethane at an even temp. I use ice cream spatulas for my 92 degree and they work great since they have a slight sharpened edge