When to use the "minimum raise"

I find it hard to find the right ammount to raise with quite some time. When do you use the minimum raise?
I do win some nice pots with raising 2x the BB on a big pot, and if someone raises i can fold and only lose a few chips.

What do you guys do?

the only times i make a min bet/raise is when i have a really strong table image... hopefully making them think im trying to build the pot to steal it later... most will think they can see it coming and fold their hand... i say "will think" because i mostly use this when im bluffing :p

Yea, but when can you be sure to have a strong enough table image?

when people lay down a hand more easy. start by playing one table at a time and focus on that table you'll be amazed what you can see

yea instead of playing 5 tables at once.... not naming names .... :p

i often use minimum raise when i have a strong hand in early position. I want some money in the pot, without scaring people away...
If you've already got a strong table image, people are more likely to fold. Which makes a smaller pot that's easier to steal.
When i'm in late position i rarely use the minimum raise, because then i've already got the information i want

I like using the min raise with or without having a hand. Keep everyone quessing with few chips at risk especially on the orphan hands where no one has hit the flop. When you do have a monster you hope they re-reraise.

The only time I would even consider a minimum raise is if I have a monster and it is part of my trap. Usually I end up not using it anyway because there always seems to be something better to do to set my trap.This is one of my pet peeves at the table and I hate it when another player minimum raises regularly. It does not keep happening because I will usually steal from this player by re-raising with air if necessary to stop it,particularly from someone to my right.

minimum raise

bluf:
button position and SB when are no calls
after the flop was dealt if there are no more than 2 opponents

and ofently with minimum one pair