Lead pouring...

[fishman]

Sorry I did not know where to post this but I have a question. I'm making eggs sinker with a DO-IT- Mold. I was wondering if somebody knew of a good way to remove the little peices of lead that are around the sinker? It is where the 2 halves of the mold come together. I've tried using a small wire cutter but it still does not come out perfect. I'm looking for someway to make them perfect so I can sell them to the store. I thought I heard about a rock tumbler but do I have to add sand or something to them? Thanks for all your help in advanced.

[gone fishin]

not tryng to change the subject ... but .. I have some very large chunks of lead and have to reduce the size in order to get it into my melting pot. What method do you use to cut the lead into smaller managable chunks??

[bloocrab]

gonefishin', ,,, I've used a hack-saw many times to cut thru 6" thick lead bars....takes a bit of work though,,,if I could get my hands on those massive 3' long bars again,...I'd try a sawzall with a long blade,,,don't put more lead in the pot than you can comfortably pour...the pot can grow heavy while your pourin'...

Fishman, cut the nipple and file away...it won't take much effort,, just a little more time

I've had symptoms like yours due to the lead being too hot. Could be the quality of the lead too...experiment, you'll figure out your problem. Does it happen right away? Try putting the pot on the ground for 5 minutes....see if it gets any better... I'm with Timnam on this one

[riarcher]

Originally Posted by gone fishin

not tryng to change the subject ... but .. I have some very large chunks of lead and have to reduce the size in order to get it into my melting pot. What method do you use to cut the lead into smaller managable chunks??

Larger Stainless pot from a yardsale over a wood fire into ingots of the suitable size is easiest, and helps with the blend if its a concern.