Tire weights question

[jkswimmer]

The scrap metal yards also have lead pipe that is pure lead and works for jigs. Get the smaller diameter water pipe, because the drain pipes stink when melted.

[Bob Thomas]

I melted a bunch of tire-weights and mixed 1/2 and 1/2 of weights and plumbers lead. The weights stink like heck from the misc. junk in with them. I bought a lead respirator to wear when I do it. Got about 70-100 pounds. Think it will probably be the last time I do that...too much of a mess!